Back in September I bought a tweaked whistle from Jerry. Thank you Jerry!
A month or so later I decided a low D Dixon was in needed.
Seemed like a big step up in sound. So deep, so mellow, no squeeks, well- not many not directly attributable to my sloppy playing.
Then I got my hands on a cheiftain gold B.
Again, I feel like it was another step in the âI love to play this, I love to hear the sound of thisâ.
Anyone care to suggest the next step?
I have considered an Overton. I especially like the idea of a bass G. Big monster whistle I can take with me in the cab and crack some skulls with if I need to. Does anyone know if I can get one in stainless steel? Really. Seriously. How much extra would it cost?
I guess my questions are:
1)What is the next step quality of sound/ease of play?
2)Anyone care to guess what the final purchase going to be? or is that just too much opinion?
The key is not important, the sound, the sound!! I want people to cry at the third or fourth note of a slow air or hymn. Chiffiness is not what I am after right now. Mellow, sweet, rich.
Or maybe the question is what is the ultimate whistle?
I know every answer will be opinion, but thatâs what I am looking for.
Danny
The answer to the first question is, fortunately or unfortunately, for most there is no âfinal purchase.â The thing is, there isnât a âbestâ whistle for everything. There are many whistles that, depending on what mood youâre in, what sort of piece youâre playing, etc., that may be the âbest whistle.â
The ultimate whistle â Iâd say probably the Thin Weasel C. Not necessarily that itâs the best whistle period, but there is no other C whistle thatâs even in the same echelon.
Koss, I believe I can make my shelties cry on occasion with my clark d but that is not exactly what I meant.
Tak, I have a Chieftain in B, Overton I have considered and Reyburn I have not heard much about. Was hoping there was a price range in between Chieftain and Overton.
lixnaw, a copeland I think may be out of the price range my wife had in mind, help me convince her otherwise.
Paul, I actually would love a set but at the momentâwell you see me flinching at the price of a copeland, what are we talking- 2 or 3 times that price?
Everyone else, thanks for not pouring out flames, just, you know, canât spend money on another whistle without a little research. In Oklahoma city I havenât many places to go and play around with one, that leaves me at your mercy or my guess work.
you got a Chieftain BâŚthen it follows that you MUST get an Overton then!
Anyways, if youâre considering a low D, both Overtons and Copelands are great; some people call Overtons âCosmic Drainpipeâ and CopelandsâŚuh, whatâd they callâem? âflute-likeâ. If you like Davy Spillane-ish kind of low whistle sound, then Iâd say go for Overton low D. If youâre after flute-like sound, then Copeland is thoroughly recommended. I love both whistles; each has its own nice and unique character the other doesnât have.
Real wood hand-made practice sets by reputable makers are usually at least $1000.00. Pat Sky offers a top quality set for $600.00. The chanter alone is only $350.00. Mr. Sky has a great reputation and his budget practice set is the best deal out there right now especially considering what you get for your money. There has been a lot of discussion about it on the Uilleann Pipe board.
Get yourself Burke soprano D and C brass blacktips and Sindt D and C as well; then, never come here again, no matter the attractionâŚstay awayâŚresistâŚfor although youâll truly never need any other whistleâŚthey will call youâŚ
Philo (hearing the crunch of metal, wood and plastic beneath his feet at every turn)
Does anyone know if I can get one in stainless steel? Really. Seriously. How much extra would it cost?
