I aquired some new whistles over the last couple of weeks, but had no one to share it with. I received a Clarke original soprano D and a Feadóg soprano D the day after the forum went down. I like the Feadóg. Just before it went down, I had made a deal with another forum member for a Sindt soprano D which I absolutely love. He also sent me for free an old Susato soprano D and Bb (the old kind made of PVC). Then last night our shipment arrived from Michael Burke with my wife’s new soprano D brass Session Pro and my new aluminum tenor G. I thank everyone on the temporary forum for helping us make a decision on Burke whistles. They have beautiful, pure tones. This is my first low instrument and it is extremely easy to play. I was worried for a while with all of the discouragement of beginners trying a low whistle. I love all of these whistles for there unique qualities. I would like my next purchase to be a Generation soprano D (after finding out that this was the whistle played in Lord of the Rings) but I’m afraid of getting a dud. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to know if you are purchasing a good Generation? Thanks!
picardy
Now having a range of whistles from High G to Low D, I’d be happy to recommend a beginner to get anything as low as low G, for me it’s my low F and D which are still a stretch, so that I haven’t played them as much, which of course means I’m not acclimatising to them.
My Dixon and Susato As and Gs are lovely, not trouble at all to play, even though the Susatos do require pipers grip it it very confortable.