Chieftain Low G

Whistle
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Hello it’s me again.

I’m still trying to decied which low whistle to buy.
After talking to my wife (getting permission!)
I have decieded to buy a real good whistle that will last me from now on.
I have looked them over & thinking about a Chieftain Low G.
What do you think?

Y’all have been of great help!

Thanks for putting up with me!

May the road rise to meet you! :smiley:

2

Have you read this thread yet?

http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?t=15708

At the risk of sounding like a broken record have you checked out the Alba’s and/or the Hoover whistles?

3

The copeland low G rocks.

4

I have a Chieftain Low G. It actually was my first whistle purchase. It has a high backpressure requirement and fingering has to be precise (holes are fairly large), but if played right, it sounds great (and loud). I got it as a stepping stone to a Low D, and now that I own and play a couple of Low D’s (Alba and Overton), I really don’t play the Low G much any more.
I might be convinced to part with it, if you are interested.
PT

5

The best low G I’ve ever played was a Reyburn, and it was stunning. I still miss the sound. Ronaldo Reyburn’s site is at http://www.reyburnlowwhistles.com/whistles.html Good sound samples there as well. Just my 2 cents.

Happy shopping!

Cara

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Totaly agree with you on the Rayburn Cara. Finest whistle I`ve ever played.

Tom

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One can only speak from personal experience, so here’s mine. The Copeland Low G that I have is the best Low G, and possibly best whistle, of any key I’ve ever played. I know that Jim Stone’s experience in this regard is similar. One particular Chieftain Low G was among the worst two or three whistles I’ve ever played. I also had an Overton Low G which was excellent. Generally, I would opine that if you’re going to get a whistle like a Chieftain, you should make it an Overton. O’Riordan LOw G Traveler is on a par with Copeland but totally different and currently unobtainable other than by chance second hand market.

If your taste runs to the Copeland style and you can go for the big bucks, go Copeland. if it goes to the Chieftain, Overton style, go Overton. Style means type of physical whistle, tone, volume, balance and what it takes to get to the second octave, sustain notes, responsiveness, etc. At least that’s what I mean.

Regards,

PhilO

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Hello to all,

I’ve sent an email to Mack telling him what I want.
I look forward to reading what he has to say!
I’m also checking out the Albas.
Thanks!!

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Hello to all,
I’ve decided to get a low D & G CPVC Hoover.
Thanks everyone!