Rather than read through all posts on the subject
I want to purchase a low D but have small hands and don’t want to spend a fortune,
in fact, as a new player I want a cheaper one (until I know the difference)
Thankyou
I recently acquired a Dixon polymer low D. It has closely spaced toneholes and it’s reasonably priced. Have a look at Tony Dixon’s catelogue:
http://www.tonydixonmusic.co.uk/catalogue/dixonshop.html
The polymer low D is the model DX012.
I’ll second that.
I wasn’t able to find an inexpensive whistle with better measurements for small hands than the Dixons.
I will note that one board member here “Judith” has a short reach Overton low D for sale at $150 which is the price I paid for my Dixon Aluminum model. The reach between the 5th and 6th holes is just a little bit wider than the Dixon. A great deal if in your budget and you like the classic low whistle sound.
Thankyou both, though I couldn’t find Judith
Is that the only choices do you suppose?
search
for: Dixon low sale
user: judith
https://forums.chiffandfipple.com/t/for-sale-dixon-and-syn/47664/1
Am I missing something here? I see a Syn Low D in that post with two Dixon high whistles. Tell me I am confused.
Oh, there was this one!
https://forums.chiffandfipple.com/t/burkes-overton-for-sale/64851/1
Feadoggie
well I didn’t say that! 
but I was wrong about finding it
'course I’m not seeing it on your link either
I did see
Geez, I’m loosing it! Too much cutting, not enough pasting. I think I fixed it above. Bad day 
It’s in there, innit?
I do like the Dixon suggestion but the Overton SR and Sweetheart are good ones too when you can find a good deal.
Feadoggie
The sweetheart is $420. rather out of my price range
The overton 220 euros
I’m not that good a player yet.
I am also looking for one that doesn’t take a lot of puff (yes I know) because I know I won’t play it
Judith’s note is about 10 down on my screen from this one. Her most recent posting indicates that the Overton has been sold.
Best wishes.
Steve
Try one of Guidos Low D PVC Whistles http://www.ggwhistles.com/models.html
I second that - for the money they are great whistles. I love my alto Bb!
Hi Pammy
I’ll second what’s been said about Guido’s whistles
I have one of his Low Ds which I got as part of his makers whistle exchange
Its a very good Low D, easy to blow a bit like a Dixon in that respect
and wont take a huge amount of breath.
Its also only 49euros last time I looked.Great bang for Bucks as they say 
Email him, he’s a great chap to deal with.
Nick
Guido sure has an amazing site.
I examined his low D diagram for people making their own whistles. The largest hole looks to be about the same as the Dixon and the stretch between hole 5 and 6 looks to be about 4mm wider (.16 inches). So it definitely looks like a whistle that small hands can handle.
I am a fan of Dr. Guido Gonzato’s whistles. I have a couple of whistles made by the gentleman and like them. I am also an enthusiastic supporter of making your own whistles. I salute Guido for what he has contributed with his Low Tech whistle plans. The whistles that Guido makes do represent good value. That is one of the stated design goals of the Low Tech whistle. I have played the GG low D that is on tour and it is a nice whistle and well worth the asking price, ATC. I’ve also owned three Dixon low D’s. The finger spacing on the Dixons was easier than on that GG low D, particulary the reach between B2 and B3. Since Pammy is concerned about small hands I thought I would add that observation. But talk to Guido if you are interested. He’s a very nice man and may be able to get things right for your particular needs.
Feadoggie
Pammy
I should of added Guido would offset the T3 & B3 holes for you if you ask.
I made myself a Low C last week off setting those holes and it made a
big difference reducing the stretch.
I hope this is helping
Nick
So Feadoggie, why have you owned three Dixon low Ds. Do you wear them out 
I actually have one of Guidos high D whistles. I love the sound of it but I find two things I don’t like
- I have to blow so much harder for the top A & B. I can’t get them to stop dropping the octave. I am sure that is only practice though
- Because the fipple block is cut at 45% I find my bottom lip getting wet and then sore so I can’t play it for too long
I feel spoilt with my sweetone (sorry all you sweetone haters)
Guido was really great to deal with. He sent the whistle even before he took payment and wanted me to be happy with it first
I might try one of Tony Dixons. Is the fipple block on his at 45% do you know?
And thank you Nick it is helping:)
I wonder if he can shape the fipple block for me and if so by how much?
I started on the Tony Dixon polymer and it is an easy whistle to learn the basics on. By that I mean the reach is fairly easy and it helps you get through the first couple of weeks of squeeking and squawking trying to adequately cover holes. I used it all the time for about 4 months and then gave it away to a friend who was playing recorder - I have converted her in so doing 
She plays better than me now actually 
A good starter low D indeed - you will outgrow it fairly quickly but it is minimal investment and makes a nice gift later on.
cheers
Stephen
No! I’ve owned 8 or 9 of Tony Dixon’s whistles. The manufacture of the Dixon has changed a little overtime and I have bought new ones as I noticed the changes. I wanted to see if there were technical reasons for the changes, you know, “continuous improvement”. If I like it, I keep it. Otherwise they find new homes. My original Dixon low D is a bit battle worn but it still works well.
The underside of the mouthpiece on the Dixon is rounded and quite comfortable.
You won’t find a nicer maker to deal with than Guido.
Feadoggie