great session whistles $100-$200 range?

eedbjp · Post by **eedbjp** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 4:52 am

I'm looking for that reliable session whistle in the $100-$200 range that can be heard at a big session. I've been thinking of the Sweetheart Pro, Burke, or Reyburn. Any others to consider?

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:29 am

I haven't played a Reynburn, but the Sweetheart Pro and Burke are terrific choices. Also, be sure to check out the Hudson Winds:

http://www.hudsonwinds.com/

A wonderful whistle that really deserves more attention than I see it getting here.

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:01 am

Burke DBSBT

Flogging Jason · Post by **Flogging Jason** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:23 am

I've never played in a session(grumble grumble) but my Reyburn D/C session set can certainly cut through all the noise of a tourist district. Oftentimes I'll start playing(I do alot of busking) with one of my other whistles while I'm warming up and I'm always surprised at the difference when I pick up the Reyburns.

Take Paul's advice too and don't discount a Hudson. I've never played one but, those who have love them. They've got a great sound and they're very handsome looking too!

CranberryDog · Post by **CranberryDog** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:29 am

I've heard good reports on the Reyburn and should receive one next week. Also, I've played Overtons and they can be heard in a crowd. A little over budget at about $210.

pancelticpiper · Post by **pancelticpiper** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:44 am

I use the Burke aluminum "session bore" D, and it's a fine-playing whistle that has enough volume for the session I attend. I also have a Susato high D that I don't like playing but is very loud; it only comes out when I have to be heard against accordions and banjos.

crookedtune · Post by **crookedtune** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:46 am

pancelticpiper wrote:I use the Burke aluminum "session bore" D, and it's a fine-playing whistle that has enough volume for the session I attend.

Ditto. It's the best I've found. Correction: it's my favorite.

slowair · Post by **slowair** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:49 am

Absolutely the Hudson Winds. It's what I play for sessions.

Good luck,
Mike

Henke · Post by **Henke** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:08 am

Generation brass D.
(Donate the rest of the money to the Poor Henke's new flute fund").

Tim2723 · Post by **Tim2723** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:37 am

The sweetheart has never failed me for volume. Be prepared to have a couple of whistles eventually though. Reyburn, Sweetheart, Hudson, and Burke are going to show up a lot in your thread. Those are the LOUD whistles in your price category. They all have different voices and characteristics that you'll like.

anniemcu · Post by **anniemcu** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:30 am

I'll chime in on the Sweetheart (I have the Pro D in dymondwood), the Burke (I have the DBSBT), and the Hudson (D). All three are excellent whistles, well able to be heard, great tone and well made. I would recommend any one of them.

I have yet to have the privilege of trying a Reyburn, but they have an excellent reputation. I also have not yet gotten hands on an Overton, but that is about to change.

JordanII · Post by **JordanII** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 12:06 pm

Thin Weasels are good so I would assume that Busmans are as well. They do cost $50 over what you said you are willing to spend though.

Tucson Whistler · Post by **Tucson Whistler** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 12:22 pm

I've been going on about these, but my Thornton is great. I took it to a session on Tuesday, and it was perfect. Loud enough to be heard, but not so loud that it drowned out everything else. The more I play it, the more I like it. And, its well within your price range for a D/C set.

http://www.thorntonwhistles.info/

anniemcu · Post by **anniemcu** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:02 pm

JordanII wrote:Thin Weasels are good so I would assume that Busmans are as well. They do cost $50 over what you said you are willing to spend though.

Yes,... my friend has a Thin Weasel, and it certainly is good at session, but she usually goes for her Burke.

I had the luck to try a Busman Delrin, and liked it very much. I need to see if my neighbor will allow me to try her Busman Blackwood at session sometime. ... (hmmm... plotting bribery materials... hmmm)

JordanII · Post by **JordanII** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:31 pm

anniemcu wrote:
JordanII wrote:Thin Weasels are good so I would assume that Busmans are as well. They do cost $50 over what you said you are willing to spend though.
Yes,... my friend has a Thin Weasel, and it certainly is good at session, but she usually goes for her Burke.

I had the luck to try a Busman Delrin, and liked it very much. I need to see if my neighbor will allow me to try her Busman Blackwood at session sometime. ... (hmmm... plotting bribery materials... hmmm)

I wish I had a nieghbor that played the whistle. Especially one with some really nice ones...... maybe an MK.....

I always like trying new whistles. Water Weasel whistles are really good too and they only cost around $100. The only problem is that they can be hard to find.