thinking of goin low

eedbjp · Post by **eedbjp** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 6:16 pm

consderin a low whistle They seem a little persnickity though. Any reccomendations for easy to learn models?

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:09 pm

Howards are good starter low D's.

anniemcu · Post by **anniemcu** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:06 pm

blackhawk wrote:Howards are good starter low D's.

ditto

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:07 am

Burke Viper

A-Musing · Post by **A-Musing** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:00 am

Burke Low Composites.
In tune. Mellow sound...not real loud. Lightweight, very easy to handle, and no real need to warm-up.
"Easy" to learn? Don't know about THAT...but if I were starting again, it'd probably be a composite Low D, Eb, or E.
Good luck with the Lows. After almost a decade, I still love the sound.

eedbjp · Post by **eedbjp** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:03 pm

Thanks for the replies. As I did more research, I noticed that David O'Brien makes a low. If it has the same "beefy" feel of his high D's I would consider getting it. Also, it's tuneable for a very low price. The other one I noticed was a Syn.

Bridges-PdP · Post by **Bridges-PdP** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:36 am

I really like my high SYNs. I like the backpressure, tone, octave break and construction. If you decide to try the Erle's low D please write up a review for us. I am sure others would be interested.

dyersituations · Post by **dyersituations** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:31 am

Kerry easy-blower with plastic head is a great choice. It is reasonably priced and has enough volume for a medium session. I started on it, liked it, and have since switched to a Kerry Pro based on my preference for an all-aluminium low D.

-Casey

gallant_murray · Post by **gallant_murray** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:21 pm

Here's a second for the Burke composite models. Very nice whistles.

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:36 pm

eedbjp wrote:consderin a low whistle They seem a little persnickity though. Any reccomendations for easy to learn models?

You didn't specify which key. I have an Overton F which is pure magic. You don't have to go the whole hog and go straight for a low D. F is a very good halfway step IMO.

meemtp · Post by **meemtp** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:05 pm

I second the F recommendation. It's a bit easier to adapt to than a low D, plus they sound really cool... F is one of my favorite keys, plus the relative minors are cool with an F whistle. I second the Overton praise! My low F is an Overton. Burkes are also excellent.

Louigi Verona · Post by **Louigi Verona** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:27 am

blackhawk wrote:Howards are good starter low D's.

Why?

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