Wood Whistles
- ketida
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Wood Whistles
It's probably just another manifestation of WHOA, since I'm very happy with my Burke brass D.
But, I love my other instruments made of wood (mandolins of various sizes and tunings) and have been considering a wooden whistle.
Any recommendations that won't break the bank?
That's high D, btw.
But, I love my other instruments made of wood (mandolins of various sizes and tunings) and have been considering a wooden whistle.
Any recommendations that won't break the bank?
That's high D, btw.
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Check out the O'Brien Rover. African blackwood and 3-piece with a really cool leather case! The sound is very traditional - I like it better than my Burke DAN for most stuff. They aren't cheap unless you can find one on eBay (like I did) or someone here on Chiff will part with one.
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Why the old version? I remember the version from the early 90's that looked very much like a recorder/flageolet. Well, they're all flageolet's technically, aren't they, but maybe you know what I mean.Tim2723 wrote:Swetheart, the older model (now out of production). You'll love it or hate it. I love it.
What is it about the new version you don't recommend? I had a chance to play one and it was very sweet sounding. Not loud enough for a session, but very sweet sounding. I rather liked it.
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It's not that I don't recommend the new version, but I just like the older one. After a couple of years they mellow nicely and have none of that 'recorder' sound they often have when new. I get the sense that a lot of players don't care for Sweets because they haven't broken in enough. The older model is also significantly louder, and very session-worthy. It also mics better in live performance than anythng I've ever tried.The Laughing Imp wrote:Why the old version? I remember the version from the early 90's that looked very much like a recorder/flageolet. Well, they're all flageolet's technically, aren't they, but maybe you know what I mean.Tim2723 wrote:Swetheart, the older model (now out of production). You'll love it or hate it. I love it.
What is it about the new version you don't recommend? I had a chance to play one and it was very sweet sounding. Not loud enough for a session, but very sweet sounding. I rather liked it.
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If it doesn't have to be a high whistle, consider Mack Hoover. He made me a mahogany whistle in 'G' that I really love. I think I paid $150.
In fact here are some pictures of the actual whistle that he sold me, (it's the second one down):
http://mackhooverwhistles.com/whistlepictures.htm
In fact here are some pictures of the actual whistle that he sold me, (it's the second one down):
http://mackhooverwhistles.com/whistlepictures.htm
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I LOVE my Chris Abell, sterling silver and african blackwood.
http://www.abellflute.com/whistle.html
http://www.abellflute.com/whistle.html
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Nope, I can't recommend a good one that wouldn't break the bank. Then again your bank may be different from my bank.ketida wrote:Any recommendations that won't break the bank?
There are alot of nice wooden whistle available. The one option that wood gives you is the uniqueness of the timber from which it is crafted. Look for a maker that uses a wide variety of suitable woods. Ask them what unique woods they have on hand. If you go with a maker that knows his timbers you will get a truely one-of-a-kind instrument that still plays and sounds terrific.
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That is a beautiful looking whistle. At $400, though, I'd need to hear it first. Got any samples you could point me to?whistlegal wrote:I LOVE my Chris Abell, sterling silver and african blackwood.
http://www.abellflute.com/whistle.html
As a general question about Sweetheart whistles, I've heard that they excel at playing outdoors. Is that true for the old or new ones? Even my Burke struggles when the wind blows at me.
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- Jason Paul
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I can't find it at the moment, but somewhere on either:
http://www.tonyhinnigan.com > Try Downloads > Old Grey Whistle Test
or
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/ > Try Movies > Pro-files
Tony Hinnigan does a comparison of several (4-5 maybe) wooden whistles, including the Abell. I think it may be one of the "Hinnigan on High Ds" videos, but not sure.
Jason
http://www.tonyhinnigan.com > Try Downloads > Old Grey Whistle Test
or
http://www.kerrywhistles.com/ > Try Movies > Pro-files
Tony Hinnigan does a comparison of several (4-5 maybe) wooden whistles, including the Abell. I think it may be one of the "Hinnigan on High Ds" videos, but not sure.
Jason
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I can tell you that the Sweetheart Pro is the single best outdoor whistle I've ever played. That's the "new" one, which is made of a laminate called "Diamondwood." I played mine for a couple of years for Morris Dancers in all kinds of weather, and never once had a problem with the wind stealing its voice or with temperature changes causing clogging in the windway.The Laughing Imp wrote:That is a beautiful looking whistle. At $400, though, I'd need to hear it first. Got any samples you could point me to?whistlegal wrote:I LOVE my Chris Abell, sterling silver and african blackwood.
http://www.abellflute.com/whistle.html
As a general question about Sweetheart whistles, I've heard that they excel at playing outdoors. Is that true for the old or new ones? Even my Burke struggles when the wind blows at me.
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I can confirm that the Sweetheart is a very fine whistle for outdoor use. I think I have one from about the same time as Redwolf.
As I understand it, you now have a choice between two wood laminate whistles. They have a substitute for Dymondwood, but it's essentially the same stuff. One is a bit louder than the other and while I have not tried either, I suspect the louder one is also the better choice for windy outdoor play. It usually works that way with other whistles.
As I understand it, you now have a choice between two wood laminate whistles. They have a substitute for Dymondwood, but it's essentially the same stuff. One is a bit louder than the other and while I have not tried either, I suspect the louder one is also the better choice for windy outdoor play. It usually works that way with other whistles.
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Thanks, gents. I am currently working on a project and hope to reward myself with one of those Sweethearts (with the fife head combo). I was thinking of the louder version, so I'm glad to hear it might be the best choice after all.
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