Everytime I play my Burke composite C in our group, I’m confronted with its loudness. It;s louder than the voice of our singer. I love, really love the Burke, but it’s just too loud. I’m looking for a whistle that can be played outside, can be heard, but is a little less loud than the Burke Session Bore or the Susato. My Sindt D for instance is a wonderful whistle, but on the quiet side and can’t be played outside. So for volume I’m looking for something inbetween. I don’t know if the Burke narrow bore can be played outside (sometimes in wind). If someone has an idea or wants a trade, I’d be happy.
I was going to suggest the narrow bore Burke composite. It will play just like your session bore but a tad less loud. I can’t tell from your remarks whether you have a problem playing your Burke outside or not. It’s a tall order for many whistles. I would use the tried and true methods to help protect the voicing window from the wind. Turn away from the wind as a first solution. Invert the head of the whistle so the voice window is on the bottom (this could also help with the volume too, it just feels funny) as a second solution. Or add a set of “organ ears” to the head of the whistle as seen on Copeland low whistles. Here’s a recent discussion.
https://forums.chiffandfipple.com/t/why-does-this-tweak-work/64674/1
Feadoggie
No one in for a Burke composite session C. It’s a wonderful whistle, pure, wooden sound. It’s only a bit loud for me. I play it only in songs in our band and the singer can’t be heard when I play it.
Gone!