whose the king of the cheapies?

MTGuru · Post by **MTGuru** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:43 pm

The Weekenders wrote:That recorder that Capn Kirk played on the star movie, that's what.

Since the "Ressikan flute" ended up selling at Christie's auction for $48,000, I'm not sure it counts as a cheapie! I do like the tassel, though. Got to get me one of them tassels.

jonharl · Post by **jonharl** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:16 pm

The Acorn I have isn't very good, but it was cheap.

thistledown · Post by **thistledown** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:25 pm

I voted Feadog since it's what I started on and really all I know at the moment. And it came with not only a book, but a cd.

bubbledragon · Post by **bubbledragon** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:53 pm

I'll vote feadog, but I've only got a walton's. It's quite nice. I'll play it until I'm good enough to determine whether quirks and tweaks and squeaks are my own doing or the whistle's!

swizzlestick · Post by **swizzlestick** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:57 pm

I don't think of a Susato as a cheapie -- a high D adjustable runs about $38 at Whistle and Drum. That's in more of an intermediate price range where you also find the less expensive Dixon Trad ($25) and Hoover Whitecaps. All whistles I really, really like, but it's not fair to compare them with $5 to $12 whistles.

jkrazy52 · Post by **jkrazy52** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:48 am

I was thinking that Dixon should be on the list if Susato is. The Dixon Trad would probably be my first choice. If it needs to be cheaper ... a Clare 2 piece, which is also not on the list. So many whistles - so little time ....

Judy

falkbeer · Post by **falkbeer** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:14 am

The Feadog is a very good tin whistle and I´ve got a couple which I play with great enthusiasm from time to time. But there is something about the Clarke whistles... Especially the original Clarke model. It has that perfect tin whistle sound. Unfortunately it takes a lot of air, so I usually end up playing my Sweetone.

Dave Parkhurst · Post by **Dave Parkhurst** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:05 pm

My wife once said that I am the king of the cheapies.... hey, wait... that's not a compliment is it?

wannabwhistlechic · Post by **wannabwhistlechic** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:11 pm

i like feadogs, nice sound and a good irish whistle

Andre · Post by **Andre** » Tue May 15, 2007 10:08 pm

I voted Feadóg.
I really like the sound of the Sweetone, but my black Feadog really beats it and my Waltons (at least for me).

Gabriel · Post by **Gabriel** » Wed May 16, 2007 3:17 am

My Sweetone D&C with MEG heads are awesome (the original headpieces tend to squeak a bit more when pushed).

My Generation Bb and C are also very nice.

chas · Post by **chas** » Wed May 16, 2007 5:24 am

Clare.

arnie · Post by **arnie** » Wed May 16, 2007 5:48 am

Impempe. It's the same priceclass as Susato. Beautifully made, expensive looking and a VERY professional sound. It's my king!

hathair_bláth · Post by **hathair_bláth** » Wed May 16, 2007 7:47 am

I love my Feadog. It's always the first whistle I grab.

Strom · Post by **Strom** » Wed May 16, 2007 8:08 am

This is just the 2 cents worth of a newbie but I have 9 whistles (Clark-Original, Sweetone D and C, and Meg, Feadog-Brass and Pro D, Generation in D, Walton in D and a Dixon non-tunable poly. All of these were less than $10 except for the Dixon which was $20. Now out of everything I have the Dixon is the one I reach for everyday. Being new I can't give you a "technical" answer as to why, but will tell you that to me it just sounds and feels right (or better, if you will) when compared to the other whistles that I have. I don't know all the diffrences in sound as well as many of the other posters but I do know this, the Clarks (Sweetones, Meg and Original) do have a very breathy sound. The Walton and Feadog both have a low D that is so atrocious that if I play in the yard every dog in the neighborhood runs for cover. The Generation seems average even though they get alot of mixed reviews. Anyway, I said all that to say this. Best for under a Twenty, Dixon non-tunable poly. Hope this helps but keep in mind that this is all subjective stuff from a new guy.

Strom