There’s something nice about conical bore whistles, but the design is far less commonly found compared to their cylindrical brethren. I just received a Dixon conical bore low D, and I’m about to get a Carbony Low D (thanks Pat!), and I’m interested in what other conical bore makers are out there. I’m still assembling my ultimate high D collection for my video, and so I’ll have to sell off some of those to make financial headroom for the next batch, but I’m thinking I’d like to attempt a conical bore low D video next.
Currently, it seems to be a small group. I’m particularly interested in metal or synthetic material whistles. I’m not certain if I want to add any of the wooden makers, but if one comes up, I might include it. I’m assuming the Copeland will be the toughest one to find. If anyone has one of these in a drawer somewhere, and you’re willing to sell it, feel free to PM me.
At one point, I had an Onyx that I’d found used, but I sold it before I started doing these sorts of videos. Interesting tone, though it seems like the second octave E was very sensitive to tonguing.
Which Dixon did you acquire ? I’ve wanted to try one of the new Dixon conical low D’s for a while now (as well as a Bleazey sometime). Thwarted by the usual dollar-dilemma . . .
I’ve been interested for years, and it’s priced so well that I’ve told many others to check it out as a first low D, but I never had enough of a reason to get one. I’m impressed with it. The head looks a lot like a Goldie, but it’s got a very different tone. Nice open sound.
