between a composite Burke low D and Dixon low D…anyone?
thanks a bunch.
damn, I might just get both.(meaning I might get an overton and a burke..)
[ This Message was edited by: amar on 2002-11-17 09:16 ]
Amar, here are the differences as I see them, having played both:
The Burke is far superior in quality and tuning.
The Dixon takes much less wind to play and has a significantly shorter reach requirement.
Tone: Personal preference here - both are mostly pure sounding whistles.
The Burke is louder, you could use it to play with others fairly easily. The Dixon is quiet and get’s drowned out fairly easily - might be okay in the living room with a couple of other people playing, but you won’t stand a chance of being able to hear yourself on the thing at a session, I know, I tried.
In short: I see the Dixon as being good as an inexpensive first whistle, or for people who need a very quiet and or easy to play Low D - it’s easy to finger and power with your lungs. However, the Dixon is a bit of a toy when compared with The Burke, which is a professional quality instrument which is more demanding to play, but has huge advantages in tuning and quality relative to the Dixon. Both have their own unique tones.
Loren
P.S. The Dixon is basically indestructible, unless you leave it in a hot car to melt. Burke Composite whistles can be damaged (cracked/crushed) if subjected to heavy impact or pressure.
Loren
thanks alot loren, I really think I will get both, a burke and an overton, then I don’t hafta make up my mind..
Might think about a Copeland, then…
Jim, the wait’s too long…
Just one thing to add to Loren’s remarks. The Burke is also much more even across the octaves. The Dixons I’ve played have been VERY touchy in the lower octave, and you can barely put enough breath into them on the lowest two notes to be heard.
Your plan for a Burke and an Overton sounds like a good one to me.