Can't wait for Santa to bring me a Low D

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Hi all.

back in August I ordered a low D starter set from a store that shall remain nameless. The set was going to be a Kerry Low D along with the low whistle book and 110 slow airs…all for $153…not a bad deal I thought

it was on backorder. repeated emails requesting updates have gone unanswered. I also just found out that Phil Hardy is no longer sending Kerry’s to this store.

I was hoping to have one in time to practice for Christmas. My mom is a church organist and I was hoping to play with her on some tunes.

Therefore, my search for a low D, and a retailer who has them in stock, has recommenced.

I prefer something with a bit more of a complex tone, instead of flutey. I want something with good volume and projection. I have an Alba low A and G and they are nice…I didn’t realize they were flutey in sound until I got them…but I got a good price so I’ll hang on to them. Any thoughts on an Alba low D?

I’m not interested in going Susato.

I listened to the Burke Viper sound clip on their site and it’s awesome. I like the Reyburns too, though not sure between the standard and wide bore. The wide bore sound clip had reverb on it and the standard bore clip didn’t so it’s hard to compare them.

I also listened to phil hardy play the chieftain tuneable low D and loved that.

I have heard Howards are recommended but I haven’t heard them. The overtons are more than I can afford.

From today’s research the Burke Viper is $220 (a little higher than I wanted to go)
The Reyburn is 200
and Lark in the Morning has the Chieftain for 209 (very tempting)

Or should I still with the Kerry low D and just find another supplier?

Tuning is important and good volume is an asset.

Thanks all for your input.

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They are all great low whistles. Now, Hmmm, picking the best from the best… Hmmmmm…

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I’m also in the US and ordered my Kerry Songbird directly from Phil in the UK. This was the first time I’d ever ordered anything from another country.

The transaction was smooth and fast, no problems at all and I got the whistle in about 10 days I think. It may have even been less than that. It was really no more difficult than ordering online in the US, and the shipping time wasn’t much longer either. The only difference was that I looked at the exchange rate to see what it was actually costing - but I didn’t have to do the exchange myself, I just clicked the buy button.

Shame about the shop you’re not mentioning. I’ve had two quick and easy orders from that shop as well. I wish things would get straightened out.

Jason

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I have a Cheiftain Low D that has a great sound as you have mentioned. I noticed that Lark in the Morning has it on their site for $150(www.larkinam.com). I’ve used them before for other purchases and they’re fast and professional. If it’s in stock, I’m sure you’d receive it quickly. Good luck!

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Looks like my search for a Low D is over. YAY!

I purchased Talbert’s Chieftain Low D and Eb set:)

and they will be here Friday…plenty of time for me to work something up for Christmas…I think:) haha.

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Yeah, I was thinking about those myself. You got a nice deal. Congrats.