Has anyone heard of rumors concerning the Clake low D whistle? This would be a must have.
A few months ago I e-mailed Clarke with an enquiry regarding the rumoured Clarke Low-D. They promptly sent me a courteous and informative response. As I think e-mails are confidential I won’t repeat what they told me but, if you e-mail them, I’m sure they’ll tell you what they told me 
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[ This Message was edited by: garycrosby on 2001-11-22 14:10 ]
Emails as with letters are own by the receiver not the sender.
Joe
I must say,I find it difficult to get excited over this rumour and the idea of a big wet wooden fipple is a turn off.A low D Generation on the other hand,now THAT would be worth salivating over…YUM! Peace all,Mike:)
[ This Message was edited by: mike.r on 2001-11-22 15:20 ]
Dear All
Trying to pick the bones out of the cryptic clues wrt. introduction of Clarke Low D’s I would be disappointed if Clarke did not ultimately put in an offering.
I have nothing but praise for their ‘small wet wooden fipple’ whistles. A little care and preparation of the wooden block yields an incomparable intonational quality. The ‘tweaked’ Clarke is even more sublime. (See Whistle Shop).
If ever a Clarke Low D is produced to the same principles as their ‘Original’ . . . I’ll buy a hatfull !! (If the price is right !!!)
Regards . . . Tony P.
Just for the record, I gave no cryptic clues (and I won’t do so for the reason I stated) but rather I simply indicated that Clarke did send me some information. Given the choice between a low D that is fashioned after a Clarke Original or a Clarke Sweetone I would prefer a Sweetone-like Low D because the Sweetone is so easy to play (and I find the Original requires too much air).
tony pearson, you stated “a little care and preparation of the wooden block yields an incomparable intonational quality”. I am unfamiliar with any prepartion of the wooden block but I appreciate some more information if you would be kind enough to share it 
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On 2001-11-22 15:19, mike.r wrote:
I must say,I find it difficult to get excited over this rumour and the idea of a big wet wooden fipple is a turn off.A low D Generation on the other hand,now THAT would be worth salivating over…YUM! Peace all,Mike:)
I can almost swear that 3 years ago, when I first began whistleing, my choice between low whistles was a Howard or a shiney nickel w/ blue fipple Generation low D. I’ve yet to see it again, after I chose the Howard for my first low.
Israel
Dear Gaz
Prepare the wooden block on a Clarke the same way that you would ‘Play In’ a recorder or wooden flute.
Play for a few minutes then leave your whistle to dry naturally (leave it in the open). Play some more and do the same . . . building up your playing time as you go.
The idea is to gradually coat the windway with ‘glue’ (the dried residue from your mouth . . . eeewwww!).
After a few weeks your instrument should be ready for hard service. I was never tempted to ‘oil’ the wooden block, the maple should be allowed to breathe and as such is much less prone to condensation build up.
Regards . . . Tony P
Thanks tony pearson - I shall give it a try
Well, back in May I raised the question on the Clarke message board, and Norman Dannatt replied, “We are still working on a low D but it will be some time before it surfaces.” So, that is a definite statement that a Clarke low D whistle is in the works.
On 2001-11-22 15:19, mike.r wrote:
A low D Generation on the other hand,now THAT would be worth salivating over…YUM![ This Message was edited by: mike.r on 2001-11-22 15:20 ]
SWEET!!!
I have an idea…what if they varnish the wood? It would be perfect!
-Ross
I have an idea…what if they varnish the wood? It would be perfect!
-Ross
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm…
How would that taste?
On 2002-07-03 14:52, WhistlingSouthpaw wrote:
I have an idea…what if they varnish the wood? It would be perfect!
-Ross
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm…
How would that taste?
Well, it would be dry. It’s not like it would come wet. lol that would be a pretty good prank though…
-Ross
[ This Message was edited by: rossmpfc13 on 2002-07-03 16:04 ]
a clarke low d -wow! just imagine the size of those gold diamonds!! seriously though,i’d really like to see (and play)a low clarke.i can imagine that it would probably take a bit of air,somewhat like a low d shaw- i know,i have one-,but i bet it would have a great ‘warm’,breathy tone.it would be marvelous if clarke could re-introduce the other mid-low keys,as featured in norman Dannatt’s antique collection.
For the record, Michael and I are working on a Low D design for the Clarke Tinwhistle Company. That’s all I can say for the time being. Other pitches are a possibility as well. Only time will tell.
Now you have it, it’s more than a rumor!
Jim
Copeland Woodwinds Co.
[ This Message was edited by: jimr on 2002-07-03 21:16 ]
a low D economy Meg type whistle, perhaps including a family of Megs in different keys between D and low D might be nice.
Boy! I’ll second Rod’s suggestion. Even though my tweaked Clarke from Thom at the has taken first place among my most-played favorites, my second is still the MEG. I think any Low Clarke would be fine, but an affordable one would be even better
Can you imagine getting a free Meg low D with any purchase?
Gary
Gary wrote:
Can you imagine getting a free Meg low D with any purchase? >
Gary
I’d be ordering Megs sent in the names of all my relatives!
On 2001-11-24 11:05, israel wrote:
I can almost swear that 3 years ago, when I first began whistleing, my choice between low whistles was a Howard or a shiney nickel w/ blue fipple Generation low D. I’ve yet to see it again, after I chose the Howard for my first low.Israel
Hey Israel,
I’d be interested to hear more about the Howard Low D, and why you chose that model. My only low at the moment is a Dixon, which is great, but I tried a Howard last weekend and I really liked it, nickel body & black head.
Now I’m trying to forget I saw it, or to justify £80 spent on something I don’t really need, but I want, I want! The tone was gorgeous, and I didn’t have trouble flipping octaves - only the high G and up were a bit of a push, and I know that would quickly come with practise.