Suggestion for a second C whistle?

Lost-in-North-Dakota · Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:29 pm

Hi everyone. I am often a lurker, seldom a poster.

I play a Meg-C tinwhistle. I am pretty bad (the cat heads for the basement when I start to play), but I think I might be improving. Why a C and not a D? I don't know. I guess that is what the music store had.

The Meg is pretty forgiving to a hack like me (going between octaves when desired is pretty easy), but I'm guessing that I'll eventually want a "better" whistle (the sound in the upper octave is overly breathy and not as pretty as the lower octave). You can just TELL when you are in the upper octave...but hey, I'm not complaining, this is the best $5 I've ever spent, music-wise.

So, any die-hard C-whistle players out there? What should I get for a second whistle?

Thanks,

Lost

Congratulations · Post by **Congratulations** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:30 pm

My Generation C is superb.

Lost-in-North-Dakota · Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:35 pm

Congratulations wrote:My Generation C is superb.

Nickel or brass?

Thanks.

waltcamp45 · Post by **waltcamp45** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:13 pm

I've never had great luck with Generations, but I have a brass Gen C that sounds pretty good. I also have a Susato C that I really like the sound of. I've tried Clarkes and Shaws in C but haven't really found one yet that agreed with me.

Really depends on the sound you want, but I've been very happy with my Susato C.

Walt

Congratulations · Post by **Congratulations** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:20 pm

Lost-in-North-Dakota wrote:
Congratulations wrote:My Generation C is superb.

Nickel or brass?

Thanks.

Oh, mine is brass.

Bridges-PdP · Post by **Bridges-PdP** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:49 pm

I can, without reservation, recommend a SYN C to you. You can find them at Gaelic Crossings. If you think that you might also want a D, they have the D/C combo for only $12 more.

Erle Bartlett's SYN in the key of C is nice.

I also have Susato and Black Diamond whistles in C, but I reach for the SYN, then the BD and lastly the Susato.

Byll · Post by **Byll** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:52 pm

If you would like to kick it up a notch or three, may I suggest a Hoover, or a used Water Weasel, or a Burke Brass or Aluminum Pro...
Enjoy your music.
Byll

Unseen122 · Post by **Unseen122** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:55 pm

A have a very nice Sindt C, if you don't mind the wait it is most defiantly worth it. If you don't want to wait I recommend the Burke Brass C as my Burke Brass Bb is a great Whistle.

Byll · Post by **Byll** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:55 pm

If you would like to kick it up a notch or three, may I suggest a Hoover, or a used Water Weasel, or a Burke Brass or Aluminum Pro...
Enjoy your music.
Byll

crookedtune · Post by **crookedtune** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:20 pm

There are lots of good C's, but I hear the Meg's not one of them. I second the opinions on the Syn and the Black Diamond. Both sound better (to me) than the corresponding D's, and they're the two I practice with the most. The Syn is the better deal, especially since you can buy a set.

King Friday · Post by **King Friday** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:19 pm

I've always heard that Syn C's are amazing. And really cheap too.

I like all my Generations except for the C. I hate that thing.

BEC · Post by **BEC** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 9:19 pm

I second (fourth?) the recommendation of the Syn C. It's the nicest of the set, and they're all good - better than the price, even with the new distribution through the dealers - would suggest.

patrickh · Post by **patrickh** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 9:19 pm

I really like the Black Diamond C, much better than the corresponding D. Second would be the new Burke NB Alluminum C.

Freddo · Post by **Freddo** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:56 pm

I purchased a GFM C in the spring and it has become a favorite. Although it's the only C Ive tried, it still to me a wonderful whistle.
Someday I'd like to find the quiet store with all the whistles I so often hear about, and try each one.

RonKiley · Post by **RonKiley** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 7:06 am

My favorite C whistle at the moment is a Waltons brass C. I think I paid $6.50 for it. It is a nice whistle and the price is right. I was able to play a number of them to pick from.

Ron