Dixon D vs Susato D

bdatki · Post by **bdatki** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 10:01 pm

Wow, that looks pretty cool! I don't have a car here at school, but maybe I should start walking around like that!

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 10:04 pm

On 2002-10-02 23:51, JohnPalmer wrote:
Edit P.S. Hey Avanutria, is that a small volcano in the background? And is that you holding the whistle?

Uh, no. On both counts. That is some mesa type thing in Colorado, and I am a female. The guy in the picture is another C&Fer. Didn't you read the Grand Junction Festival Review last month? *grin*

brianormond · Post by **brianormond** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 10:13 pm

-I like the VSB-D Susato, but haven't tried a Dixon of any type.

-Brian

JohnPalmer · Post by **JohnPalmer** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 10:51 pm

Avanutria,

I didn't think it was you, but I was afraid to say. That's Brian, right? (Nice tie!)

JP

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 10:54 pm

Not a tie, that was part of his great kilt. Wow, you really didn't read the thread...for shame!

http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php ... 85&forum=1

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FJohnSharp · Post by **FJohnSharp** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 10:54 pm

My first non-cheapie whistle was a Sausato VSB and I love it. But if you're in a dorm, go with the quieter one.

JohnPalmer · Post by **JohnPalmer** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 11:05 pm

I think I did, where it showed him wearing the Kilt. I just don't remember threads from day to day--there are so many. Oh sure, there are SOME that I'll never forget, and others that I wished I had not replied to.

JP

JohnPalmer · Post by **JohnPalmer** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 11:13 pm

Avanutria,

I completely missed that thread. I went back and took a look from your posted link. It sure looked as though you had a great time. I've never been to a Celtic anything, except for a session at Tony Higgin's mom's house, and that was over 80 miles away. I later invited him to Elk Grove to play at our church festival. He knows a ton of songs.

JP

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 11:22 pm

Oh, 80 miles isn't bad at all...Grand Junction was a good 700 miles away from home for me!

bdatki · Post by **bdatki** » Wed Oct 02, 2002 11:24 pm

Heh, yeah, quieter is good in my case. I mostly play clawhammer banjo so it's a miracle that I am still alive!

nickt · Post by **nickt** » Thu Oct 03, 2002 2:46 am

I have Susato and Dixon Ds, both tunable. Stopped playing the Susato yonks back because of that 2nd octave - it really screeches, and I prefer the mellower Dixon tone. Go with the Dixon, especially if you're in a dorm/hotel room (or save a few bucks more and buy an Oak).

Redwolf · Post by **Redwolf** » Thu Oct 03, 2002 12:11 pm

Does it have to be one or the other? I own a Susato "Dublin" D and I love it, but I'd never play it in a dorm...it really is loud, especially in that upper octave (which does take a fair bit of breath to get cleanly).

I know I'm going to sound like a broken record here (since I'm always raving about this whistle), but if you want one that's easy to play in the upper octaves, that sounds lovely and sweet, with very little chiff, and that isn't so loud that your dorm mates will toss you out on the street, take a good look at Cillian O Briain's "improved" Feadog. It's really easy to play "up high" (plays as though it was designed especially for those higher notes), and has a really pretty, sweet tone. You can get one from Shanna Quay for a little less than you'd pay for a tuneable Dixon.

Bottom line, we all have our favorites, but given your requirements, you might find the "improved" to be the ideal whistle at this point in time.

Redwolf

the_instrument_player · Thu Oct 03, 2002 5:12 pm

I have both, like the Susato but LOVE the Dixon. THe second octave is tons easier and more beautiful on the Dixon.

madguy · Post by **madguy** » Thu Oct 03, 2002 9:13 pm

I'll join the chorus singing the praises of the Dixon, too. The second octave on the Susato wreaks havoc on my poor ol' eardrums, but the Dixon leaves them wanting more!!

Chuck_Clark · Post by **Chuck_Clark** » Thu Oct 03, 2002 9:21 pm

Got both. If I was buying now, I'd only have the Dixon.