I got this Susato Bb and I had a Gen G inside of it shaking it up and down, and the fipple (not the whole mouthpiece, just the fipple) fell out. On the floor. I put it back and it still plays fine…but that was very odd. I thought they were glued in or something.
Edited because I didn’t spell whole right.
Nope, as you’ve discovered, Susato whistles have a removeable block.
This allows for easier cleaning of the whistle, and also allows an expert player to custom-voice the whistle.
This is not for the faint-hearted, though: the voicing on a Susato is already very tight and balanced. All but the most careful and small changes will result in a ruined whistle and a frustrating experience.
Best wishes,
–James
I like susato whistles a lot
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I like susato whistles a lot
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I like Susatos, too. This one is a narrow bore, which I think is bad for Bb, but it was on ebay for $9, so I just had to get it. The person listed it as a Susato Bb whistle but didn’t say what make or anything, and didn’t have a picture. So I let it surprise me. Random boredom induced comments are the only kinds I can make (obviously).
Coincidentally I happen to be playing a susato Bb and low A tonight.
Coincidentally I happen to be playing a susato Bb and low A tonight.
I am playing Molly Malone, over and over and over and over on the Susato Bb, but I know that’s not the key it’s in on the cd player because it doesn’t sound quite right. Oh well.
I just moved on to the playing breakout (ala atari) and pigging out portion of my night.
Sorry can’t resist this. Yes the fipples do fall out especially when played by ones dog 
I was furious as it was my first whistle but Poppy did me a favour as I was lent a Tony Dixon and fell in love with it.
Cran, I expect the unexpected from you these days, but…
why? 
Cran, I expect the unexpected from you these days, but…
why?
I think the better question is…Why not?
The other day I was sawing a plastic fipple blade with a piece of dental floss and it cut a groove and ruined the whistle. Is that supposed to happen on a Gen C? 
You can’t beat empirical research, I suppose… :roll:
I think everybody puts their little whistles inside their bigger whistles and sees how far they will go. It’s human nature. You see a round object and a round hole, you see if it will fit. Or mabey I’m just very apish or something.
“All right, Nano! Freeze! Turn in your Human Card right now! Yer outta here.” 
Cran, I’m now picturing you as the kid in kindergarten that gets a crayon stuck up her nose or ear and has to go to casualty…
[quote=“Cranberry”]Re: Are Susato fipples suppose to fall out?[quote]
Yes…and then you’re supposed to swallow them