Now that this thread has brought together precision modeled plastic whistles and the maker Lon Dubh, I wanted to ask: did the injection molded Lon Dubh project ever came through with an affordable whistle? I’ve occasionally checked Whistle and Drum, as well as Big Whistle Music, but never caught sight of one out in the wild (of online retail).
They have been discussed on the forum, opinions were mixed. The whistles are individually finished and adjusted as needed.
There was a whole display of them here during last year’s Willie week, I tried one or two and found them OK. Easy to play and well in tune. I thought they sounded a bit plasticky (for want of a better description, a combination of the lightness of the material , the thin walls and the overall combination of feel and sound ).
Not necessarily a whistle I’d run out to the shop to buy but I’d perhaps get one at the right price. As it stands, I didn’t think the price was right at €70. I possibly would have bought one for €25 or €30 but never for €70.
Check their website, they say they have a new batch on the way, due this month.