I need your help

roycustomknives · Post by **roycustomknives** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 9:42 am

I am a novice at the irish whistle. I have a Waltons D whistle. I am not wealthy but I would like to buy a better quality sounding (tone)irish whistle. Can anyone suggest a brand and possible where to purchase them. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

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Rene

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MarkB · Post by **MarkB** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 9:48 am

Rene go to the main website of Chiff and Fipple and follow the links to cheap, medium expensive and high end whistles. Also check the reviews etc.

MarkB

jmadjeski · Post by **jmadjeski** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 9:59 am

I really dig the Clarke sweetone for a super-cheap whistle. If you want to spend around $25, the "Tweeked" Clarke original is a fantastic whistle.

-joe

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 9:59 am

What about a Meg? $3.

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 10:00 am

The bang for the buck is the O'Briain Improved Feadog from Shanna Quay. The website is in Dale's list of where to buy a whistle on the Net. You will pay about $35 plus shipping, but if you spend less you may get an unplayable whistle like the Walton.

vaporlock · Post by **vaporlock** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 10:14 am

I think the best bang for your buck would be a Dixon D with brass tuning slide. They are available from http://www.thewhistleshop.com for $36. These whistles are on par with, or in some cases superior to many "high-end" whistles.

Good luck,
Eric

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 10:18 am

I can't disagree with Vaporlock, either. The two best whistles in this category are the O'Briain and the Dixon.

Ridseard · Post by **Ridseard** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 11:48 am

I can't comment on the Dixon, but the O'Briain Improved is a splendid whistle, well worth the cost.

fiddling_tenor · Post by **fiddling_tenor** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 11:49 am

I LOVE my Dixon!

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 12:07 pm

I wouldn't recommend the OBriain Improved for a beginner, though. The low air requirements could be discouraging.

mike.r · Post by **mike.r** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 12:14 pm

Why not grab another Waltons?You'd be amazed how diferent two seemingly identical whistles can sound.Brass generations have a great tone. Mike

joeln · Post by **joeln** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 12:15 pm

Beth, I just got my O'Briain and from what you and others have said, was expecting seriously low air requirements. I was surprised that it fell right into the range of what I think of as "normal." Hoovers on the other hand fit my definition of low air requirement. Yes the O'Briain takes less than my Clarke, but just barely less than Gen's, Waltons and the Sweetone.
I'm not a great player, but I think the O'Briain would be a fine whistle for new players.

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 12:21 pm

OK, well if he doesn't like it I'll take it off his hands

Actually between a low D coming and a celtic fest later this month I think I better hold off on any new purchases for a while - but someday I plan on having an Improved Obriain.

Gary · Post by **Gary** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 12:41 pm

Feadog.

That is the only whistle that you need, in the low price category.

You want a Feadog.

A Feadog is all you need.

A Feadog is faithful & reliable.

Feadog.

PhilO · Post by **PhilO** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 12:43 pm

I'm more curious about your handle, because I collect custom knives.

Regards, Philo