Looking for the Big Boys below Low D

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Hullo lads & lassies -

Long time lurker, finally first time poster…

I have a wonderful Silkstone Alloy Low D that I bought from Paul back in 2003, and have been using it for gigs ever since. During the past three years or so, my “little whistles” have grown pretty cold and dormant, as I have morphed into a “full-time” Low Whistle person.

Thus, it is time to venture into the lower realm (a la baritone whistles, etc…).

Who makes the best (IYO) Low C, Low Bb, and (this may be a REAL stretch…) Low A (as in BELOW Low D) out there??? Does a “super Low G” below Low D even exist, and if so, who in the world makes them???

No plastics or composites, please. I’m old school - I want alloy/brass/metal, etc.

Any makers reading this feel like taking on a project?

Also, I did call Hobgoblin recently, and they hope to have one (!) Low C in late Jan. of 2007, which I already have a hold on (put that Visa back in your wallet…), but other than that, I’m having no luck.

Advise away!

Low Whistler in need…

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Maybe a Basswhistle would work for you?

http://www.tinwhistles.us/basswhistles.htm

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I have below low D a Chieftain low C, Overton bass Bb, and a Overton bass A. Overton also makes a bass G. The maker of Overton whistles, Colin Goldie with work with a buyer to make a whistle that meets their needs.

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Daniel Bingamon (aka Jubilee Whistles) makes an impressive range of “Low Low” whistles in metal and ABS plastic.

I’ve got Daniel making me a Low Bb in copper in three pieces. :smiley:

Here’s a pic of his “Low Low” D whistle in plastic with brass keys. It’s a monster!

EDIT: I didn’t notice that a.mellifera had already posted the link. Oops!

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I really enjoy my Alba low C, and I bet that the low Bb is quite the same. It has a absolutely lovely tone, and it even takes less breath than my Kerry Songbird low D, without being noticeable quieter. The streach is, for me, of course, no problem. But I know it may be a problem for some.

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I have an Overton Low C and Overton low A, used to have an Overton low Bb. I recommend them highly. After playing the low A for a bit the low D seems small. The challenge is not the fingerstrech so much as the arm reach on the low A…

www.overton.de

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I’d always recommend Overton. I have nine although nothing below low D but the sound and quality is so consistent you couldn’t go wrong.

I have a Howard low C which is a fine whistle.

Finally, let me add my vote to those recommending Daniel. He will make you just about anything you can imagine and is a pleasure to deal with.

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Nine, eh? *counts on fingers… D, D, D, D/C modal, C, A, F, low D, low C, low low A… ten! hehehe :stuck_out_tongue: :stuck_out_tongue:

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Nine different Overtons. :smiley:

Going down: Eb, D, C, Bb, A, G, F, Eb, D.

Now, if I can get the tax people off my back, maybe I’ll get some more. I still don’t have one of Colin’s which is worse than a shame.