On 2002-11-08 09:51, nickt wrote:
Someone was suggesting a table of high end whistles with playing characteristics, sound, etc to help purchasers - did that ever happen? Would be a good idea.
Oooo, I like that, but it should also have sound samples (mp3 maybe) of each whistle so you can hear for yourself. as someone who has played only generations, (my clarke and sweetone are on the way, dang music store), its hard to compare just by reading a description of the sound.
On 2002-11-08 10:00, jeffmiester wrote:
Oooo, I like that, but it should also have sound samples (mp3 maybe) of each whistle so you can hear for yourself. as someone who has played only generations, (my clarke and sweetone are on the way, dang music store), its hard to compare just by reading a description of the sound.
Yes agreed. As a starter there’s already quite a few samples in clips & snips which I visited for the first time yesterday (and was impressed with Porridge’s rendition of “Morrisons”. He must have a lot of practice time on his hands!!)
As colomon said, if you’re interested in a Thin Weasel, you should probably get a Water Weasel (PVC) first. At $70, and always in stock, it’s a great deal, can give you some idea of Glenn’s potential, and you can decide if his characteristic sound is to your liking.
There’s not a whole lot of difference between the WW and TW D’s, but there’s something in the wooden D that’s not in the PVC. I was initially disappointed with the whistle for which I shelled out $250, but someone on the list said, “give it time.” I did, and now I think it’s one of the best whistles out there. The PVC one just sits on the stand, and every time I pick it up I shake my head wondering how I thought the wooden one sounded just like it.
As colomon said, the TW C is simply remarkable. The bore is quite a bit bigger than that of the PVC model, and it just has this air of authority that I haven’t found in any other whistle.
If you like the idea of a wooden whistle, our very own Paul Busman (brewerpaul) makes lovely wooden whistles similar to Thin Weasels, but with a cleaner sound. Also, Ted Wilson, a well-known fife maker, makes a D whistle that’s the closest thing to the TW C that I’ve found in a D. Both of these are somewhat less than TW’s or Copelands.
Also chalk me up as one who’s sold both my Sindts and Rose. They’re high-quality whistles, I just don’t find they have much character.