any other hi g's out there besides....

ysgwd · Post by **ysgwd** » Tue Dec 10, 2002 4:07 pm

Susato and Generation? I have a Susato Dublin high G that I really love to play, with ear plugs and only when home alone....Maybe the Gens aren't as shrill when you get to the upper octave c....
I don't trust Gens after a few bad experiences with them, and although 5.00 doesn't sound like a big risk, it will be that again with shipping....and I don't need to order anything else right now.
I would like a high end high g that has mellower volume than the Susato. I really like this key!
Lisa

DRC · Post by **DRC** » Tue Dec 10, 2002 4:13 pm

Sandy Jasper at Elf Song makes a very nice brass hi G. ElfSong Whistles

Redwolf · Post by **Redwolf** » Tue Dec 10, 2002 4:19 pm

On 2002-12-10 17:13, DRC wrote:
Sandy Jasper at Elf Song makes a very nice brass hi G. ElfSong Whistles

You took the words right out of my mouth. There are a couple of reviews of the "Sassy Brass" high whistles on her website, and they sound very nice indeed, if you want to play something that high. If I were in the market for a high G, that's where I would go first.

Redwolf

MandoPaul · Post by **MandoPaul** » Tue Dec 10, 2002 4:23 pm

Dave Parkhurst also makes them. See the C&F whistles list fo contact info.

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Tue Dec 10, 2002 4:53 pm

I would see if Mack Hoover makes them. In his shop, he has some whistles in keys that I didn't even know existed!

colomon · Post by **colomon** » Tue Dec 10, 2002 5:04 pm

Glenn Schultz makes a Thin Weasel high G. Cute little instrument, sounds great, but my fingers are far too big to play it.

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Tue Dec 10, 2002 5:42 pm

My high G gen is a good whistle,
not shrill, and I suspect
that it's kinda hard for
gens to go wrong in that key.

slowair · Post by **slowair** » Tue Dec 10, 2002 10:13 pm

I know what you mean about having bad experiences with Generations. However, I recently bought a high G Generation in brass and it is really nice. Same with an Eb nickel. Was pleasantly surprised. Kinda tough sqeezing my fingers into position on the G, but I'm getting use to it.

For the price, I'm very satisfied.

Good luck.

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brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Wed Dec 11, 2002 6:26 am

I'll second the Thin Weasel recommendation, if you're looking for a high end high G. Not at all shrill, and an astounding piece of machining from the master. I'll be danged if I know how he can turn those wood walls so thin..I know, Glenn, sharp tools!

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Wed Dec 11, 2002 6:37 am

On the less high end side, why not ask Serpent? I don't know if he currently makes high G's , but I know that Bill enjoys a challenge, and could probably do it for you.

Danny Boy · Post by **Danny Boy** » Wed Dec 11, 2002 8:02 am

I have a Generation high G in nickel. A refreshing and fun change to play every now and then. You can almost play the whole scale with just three fingers while driving (not that I would play while driving, but you could.)

carrie · Post by **carrie** » Wed Dec 11, 2002 8:09 am

I've played a Burke high G--it seemed up to his usual high standards. Brass.

Carol

Steven · Post by **Steven** » Wed Dec 11, 2002 8:52 am

I have a Gen high G, and it's little more than a piece of scrap metal. It's not even in tune in the lower octave, and I can't even bear to go into the upper octave it's so shrill (not to mention the convulsions it gives the cat). It really sounds horrible, and I don't ever play it except once in a while to remind myself why I don't ever play it.

So the Generation legacy of inconsistency lives on! It's just too bad I'm the one who got the dud....

OutOfBreath · Post by **OutOfBreath** » Wed Dec 11, 2002 11:56 am

Hmmm, you might try PetSmart...

John

serpent · Post by **serpent** » Wed Dec 11, 2002 12:55 pm

On 2002-12-11 07:37, brewerpaul wrote:
On the less high end side, why not ask Serpent? I don't know if he currently makes high G's , but I know that Bill enjoys a challenge, and could probably do it for you.

Right-O! Thanks for the recommendation, Paul.

Yes, I'd be happy to do one up for you, and send it on approval. Email me if you're interested.
Bill Whedon