i gave away my old clarke’s…the one with the gold diamonds to a friend. had trouble with playing it, but waltzed into a shop on tuesday and decided that hey - perhaps i should try it again. and walla! i actually liked it very much and has become my favourite whistle.
but i’ve noticed that the condensation comes splashing out while i’m playing - which is very scary for the person in front of me.
but i’ve noticed that the condensation comes splashing out while i’m playing - which is very scary for the person in front of me.
It scares me - and I’m not even in the same hemisphere! 
Is this drool a problem right from the start or only after a hour or two?
Warm the fipple end up in the palm of your hand for a few minutes before you start playing–this will help.
Apparently, you’re supposed to play with a bodhran player, so that you’ll have someone to sling it on. 
but i’ve noticed that the condensation comes splashing out while i’m playing - which is very scary for the person in front of me.
who is that ?
Clarkes are very variable in their manufacture. I love mine, having carefully squished the windway closed a little. Sometimes thet have mammoth breath requirements, most of which is wasted.
I guess I never played long enough to get the, ahem, condensation, problem.
about 10 minutes into playing. perhaps i should try to warm it up first
I’m certain warming it up will make some difference but I suspect you’re just spitting down it too much!
You could try drinking less Guinness while you play. And I know some folk play their whistles out of the side of their mouth, apparently to avoid this very problem - the spit accumulates away from where the mouthpiece enters the lips!
That’s just made me wonder… I barely put the mouthpiece in my mouth when I play a whistle but I know some other players like to get a good hold on it with lips or teeth. Could that be the answer?