I need a low D. Should I get Dixon or Kerry? My budget is VERY limited. Can someone explain the differences between them? I play with other musicians and proper pitch is important.
TIA,
Gary
(Edited to clarify.)
[ This Message was edited by: Gary on 2002-06-14 15:20 ]
The Dixon is a very nice first whistle. It’s easy to play and has nice tone. However I think you’ll be disappointeed with the volume in the low end. I started with a Dixon and really like it but it cannot be heard in a session. I don’t have any experience with a Kerry but it’s got to be louder than the Dixon. I’m Playing a Burke Low-D now and love it..much stronger voume and just as easy to play.
The Dixon low D (non-tunable) is a very nice low whistle for a first low whistle. However, it is quiet – more so in the low octave – and it sounds more like a plastic whistle than the Dixon soprano (sorry, Tony). It sells for about $50 at The Whistle Shop. If you are looking a little more volume or a non-plastic tone, you might try a Kerry. I think it cost about $65.
I agree with the other posts re: the Dixon , I too play with some folks and no one can hear the Dixon Low D. Other than that I really do like it. Just not enough volume on the low notes.