mark me down as one that LOOOOOOOVES it! Still having a bit of trouble with the higher levels (actually, only c and d) but playing my scales is helping me get the feel for breath control.
When I played the first notes on it…the tone was exactly what I was looking for..something I could play while sitting on a hill and have it REALLY soar, if you know what I mean 
Almost brought tears to my eyes. Gonna keep playing, then figure out which one I want NEXT ha ha!
I started with a Clarke D and found a Susato D in a store near my workplace. It sure has more oomph. I had trouble at first dropping from B to D but as I worked on my breath conrtoll it got better, you just have to remember to blow lots softer for those low notes.
Since then I have aslo bought a Susato C , Low F and Low D, for the price and sound I am quite happy!
Nick
I am just absolutely in love with this whistle! I’m not having probs at all with the lower notes…just the 2 highest I can muster have a slight, ummm, multitone if that’s a word. Kind of a mix of that note and the octave below. It doesn’t sound bad, just not clear…I guess I should be happy it’s not a squawk, eh?
On 2001-07-27 15:01, Lori Peters wrote:
multitone if that’s a word. Kind of a mix of that note and the octave below. It doesn’t sound bad, just not clear…
Lori: If I read your description right, that’s usually a good indication that you haven’t quite jumped the octave yet on those notes…if you put a bit more pressure into it, it should hopefully clear things up a a bit.
Greg
I’m with you on this one, they’re great for outdoors and my Susato collection has no “duds”. NONE. I must be lucky or something. My high D is loud, sweet and stable across both octaves, my low D is easy to play and beautiful to the ear. I could go on through all the keys, but you get the idea… I have almost all of them and they are all wonderful sounding. Speaking as a trekker (hiking, skiing, etc - not the TV show) they are the best travel/outdoor whistle I own because they have a strong beautiful voice, they are replaceable without too much pain, and they can get wet in my pack without me worrying. Glad you’re happy with yours! I have seen a quite a few negative posts these days and it’s nice to see a positive one. Whistle on!
Phlebas
I’m also glad to see somebody who else who loves the Susato. 
I’ve had a Copeland for a couple months now, and I love it too, but the Susato will always be my first love. I’ve never had a problem going between octaves and I love the volume and clarity.
I had a problem with my Susato D not hitting the top notes clearly. Eventually I tried a new whistle head, which cleared up the problem completely.
Chris Roberts
You’ve inspired me to get out my Susato Eb after weeks of playing only Low Ds.
I must have developed some muscles in my fingers, because ornamentation on the Susato is easy and super fast, but the second octave is really a lot of work. Still, I like it more now than I used to. Something about the key, maybe.
I’m glad you like yours. I bought a Susato D whistle about a year ago and don’t really like it. It’s difficult to hold the upper register. Also the sound is kind of plastic-ish like a recorder.
I really do like my Clarke Sweetone, though.
Which version of the Susato do you recommend?
My version is the etched Kildare…I mainly got it because it was pretty, and I go to alot of live action games with inclimate weather at times…so I thought, what the heck!
I love it, and the more I’ve played it, the easier it has become…boy, can it sing, LOUD!