Any opinion on Syn Low D ?

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They are made in Australia, delrin mouthpiece and aluminium,and they have a reasonable cost. I listened to the sound : http://www.micksvirtualwhistle.net/whistle/index.html
and I liked it. Any owner around who can give an opinion and possibly compare it wih a Chieftain or a Burke ? Thanks

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I have not owned or played the Syn low D. So ignore my comments if you like. I have owned several of Erle Barlett’s whistles, inlcuding a Syn high D from the original batch. I have a Lancewood high D that is a beaut. I have owned several Chieftains, high and low, but only the old style. I play Burkes, lots of them, many keys and all the materials. They are my “working” whistles (along with my own self-made whistles).

Each of Erle Barlett’s whistles that I have played have been well designed, well made and full of character. They are always interesting whistles. I prefer the Bartlett whistles to the Chieftains I have owned. I prefer the Burkes over the Bartletts I have owned and played. The Burke low D Viper is as nice as any low D I have played. But there is a lot of personal preference involved in these decisions. I would suggest you play each and make your decision based on your own needs and preferences. Workshops and festivals are a great place to meet whistlers and share whistles. Otherwise buy the first low D you run into from a reputable maker and get playing.

Feadoggie

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If you like it, get it. And if you like another brand later, get that one too. You’re allowed to own more than one. :slight_smile:

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The Syn low D is a very nice playing whistle. In terms of back pressure and tone character, it is much closer to the Burke end of the spectrum than the Chieftain end.

Doc

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Hi Doc,
Thank you for your comment on the Syn.
Two days ago I ordered a Chieftain V3 that should arrive this Tuesday.
But for sure my next low D will be a Syn bought at the IrishFlutestore.
Cheers.

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Actually, Doc,
I couldn’t wait and I just ordered the Syn low D from you !
So next week I will be the owner of TWO low D whistles.
Well, happy I am.

Cheers, Gerardo

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There are no whistlers that have less than one whistle, and most have way more than two. :slight_smile: