Breathy Dixon Low D

Whistle
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My Dixon Low D is a bit more breathy on the two lowest notes than I would like it to be. Weak there as well. Has anybody done any tweaks to their Dixons to remove the breath and strengthen the notes in the low register?

I used a fine nail file on the fipple blade to clean it up a bit and it helped a little. Now I am thinking of heating the fipple and closing the airway some. I also want to do this to straighten it out. Currently, from the factory, one side of the airway is slightly taller vertically than the other. Dixon must have had one Guiness too many for lunch that day. :wink:

Any thoughts on this?

I know I should not be tweaking $60 whistles. One slip and it turns from a low whistle to a piece of plastic. I am just a tinker by heart, and I can’t stand the idea of leaving things alone.

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If I were you, I’d contact Tony](http://www.tonydixonmusic.co.uk/about.html%3ETony) Dixon and ask him about it. He has a reputation for customer service and satisfaction. The link above is to his web site listing his e-mail, snail mail, and phone.

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On 2002-05-17 16:35, LeeMarsh wrote:
If I were you, I’d contact <a href=> http://www.tonydixonmusic.co.uk/about.html>Tony > Dixon and ask him about it.

Man, I second that motion! Mine is fine, and the only time it doesn’t sound just great is when I don’t have the holes covered as well as I think I do… but, that’s me of course! PLEASE just contact Tony Dixon and see what he thinks, before …well…you know…
Mary

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Please post any advice you get from Tony Dixon - I’m having the some of the same problems.
DanD

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My Dixon low D is fine, but I find that it is pretty sensitive to having the holes sealed well, and to condensation also. Another thing I noticed was that when I was out playing in the sunshine last week the whistle got a bit warm and I completely lost the low octave! I wonder if this is going to happen under stage lights!
I also second (third?) talking to Tony. He’s a really nice guy and will always try to help.