Bit of a silly question, but I am in the market for a C whistle that will fit in my flute case. It’s actually a pistol case, and fits my flute and a few whistles (currently have a D and an Eb in there). Unfortunately, C whistles are just too long to fit, so I generally don’t have mine on me when I’m at sessions. After a long set of Gmin jigs at a session on Saturday, some of which I know but found too difficult to play on a keyless flute, I’m hoping to get a C whistle that will come apart for easier storage and that I can whip out as needed.
I know that the obvious answers are Dixon and Parks for their plastic whistles, but I’d love any other suggestions as well. Currently have a Generation, and just taking off the head still doesn’t quite work, so I think it’d have to be something that comes apart just above the holes or in the middle.
While I’ve never player an O’Brien whistle, I’ll second this suggestion, as I think O’Brien is the only maker I’ve seen who has done multiple piece high whistles.
Olivier Bouchard whistles are 2piece. I have a C/d combo and an A/B combo and another more recent D/c. As my first is old and battered and a treasure
A friend who is a well known Piper commented they were ‘perfect’ and I agree. Boxwood head and brass body.
I was given a David O’Brien wood whistle with brass slip joints, as a gift. It’s a clever design; comes with five pieces and you can make either a D or a C whistle out of it at any given time. The whole thing is very compact. It plays in tune, but is fairly mellow - not as bright as my old Generations, which I still prefer. But if you like wooden whistles, it’s a very nice one.
Thanks for all the replies, and I have heard a few O’Brien whistles that I liked. I should have specified that I’m trying to keep the cost down relatively speaking; my most expensive whistle is a Killarney, and I’m not sure I can justify >$200 for an “occasional as needed” whistle. But maybe someday…
Will your D whistle fit into your flute case with the fipple on? If it will Tommy can make your C Generation into a two part whistle that will fit length wise. I belive Tommy can help you far under $200.00. It would help to know the size of your flute case.
I have a set of Syn whistles with interchangeable heads. Such a thing might be short enough for your case. I can measure the C whistle this evening if you like. I prefer the Killarney for general use, but these are just fine. (Not sure about the intonation of the oxxooo cross fingering, haven’t spent enough time to get it dialed in).