Thinking of getting a dependable whistle
- michael_coleman
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I'm getting to the point where I want a soprano D whistle that I can depend upon. I have various sweetones, original clarke, the meg (which I think is the best), but I want to get something that is quite clear in it's tone and significantly loud. I tried playing the susatos, but was very disappointed in them. I can spend probably up to about $100 without feeling to bad. I've heard some great stuff about elfsongs, but what do you guys suggest?
- Redwolf
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Elfsongs are great, and I'm one of their biggest cheerleaders, but they're not at all loud. I love mine dearly, but if volume is what you're looking for, it's not the one for you.
JessieK plays a lot of different whistles (and well, too!)...if I were you I'd take her recommendations very seriously.
Redwolf
JessieK plays a lot of different whistles (and well, too!)...if I were you I'd take her recommendations very seriously.
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- Dragon
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I have a Michael Burke brass D. It is a great whislte and C&F has a review of his whisltes: http://www.chiffandfipple.com/burkereview.html.
and Michael's websight is http://www.burkewhistles.com
and Michael's websight is http://www.burkewhistles.com
The Burke WBB was my first high end whistle, and without it I probably wouldn't have gotten nearly as serious as I have about whistling. It doesnt' take any fussing the way a wooden one does, its loud enough without being overpowering, pleasant sound, substantial feel in the hands.
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- vaporlock
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I cannot help but throw in my vote for a Burke wide bore brass. Aside from a good Brasso job every now and again to keep it pretty, it is my most reliable, no-fuss whistle. I imagine the Burke AlPro would be even more no-fuss, but I don't have one so I can't speak about it's volume.
Let me also throw a wildcard out there...the Dixon sop D with brass tuning slide. A very nice playing, reliable whistle...and much cheaper, too. Pretty loud and nice and clear tone. Tuning on my specimen is very good. The only problem I have had with mine is the tuning slide which has frozen in place...after I played it while scuba diving in salt water and failed to rinse it thoroughly
Let me also throw a wildcard out there...the Dixon sop D with brass tuning slide. A very nice playing, reliable whistle...and much cheaper, too. Pretty loud and nice and clear tone. Tuning on my specimen is very good. The only problem I have had with mine is the tuning slide which has frozen in place...after I played it while scuba diving in salt water and failed to rinse it thoroughly
- michael_coleman
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I like Burke Wide bore brass whistles, but I don't find them significantly loud OR particularly clear in tone. Michael asked for a very specific set of qualities. There are LOTS of really good whistles available.
Edit: I want to add that Colin Goldie has made a few "easier blowing" Overtons that are quite clear in tone and quite loud. Something else to consider. You'd have to specify the qualities you want when placing your order with him.
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Edit: I want to add that Colin Goldie has made a few "easier blowing" Overtons that are quite clear in tone and quite loud. Something else to consider. You'd have to specify the qualities you want when placing your order with him.
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