Greetings, all! I’m new here, just wondered if anyone is playing the Tony Dixon PVC d duo (ya know, comes with piccolo and whistle heads). I’ve been learning to play on a Sweetone, and considering the Dixon as a ‘step-up’. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated. I tried to search the archive, but can’t get in. Thank you!
I don’t have the piccolo/whistle set, but I do have a Dixon D with a brass tuning slide, and consider it an excellent whistle…nice, round tone, and responsive without being hyper. I know some people have had quality problems with the Dixon whistles (I haven’t), but I’ve also heard that Tony is very good about setting things right when problems do occur, so you can’t go far wrong. I’d say, overall, it’s a very good choice for a “step up.”
Redwolf
hello lynda,
welcome on board! you will learn lots on this forum as I am a fairly newbie myself …playing a few months now.
first of all, to be able to use the archives you need to register yourself with this forum first.
then, on the dixon, I have a soprano D and HIGHLY recommend it.
it is very easy to play and good to learn on, nice round sound.
can’t speak for the piccolo head though.
don’t hesitate to dump all your questions on the forums, here are all the knowledgable people, the professionals and the whistlesmiths to answer you.
warmest greetings
berti, netherlands
Thank you for your replies! I went ahead and ordered the Dixon duo, since I’ll only live once and it’s $44.00. Seems like a lot (to me) for a whistle, but the piccolo head ‘sweetened’ the deal.
I think the whistle is worth the price. I’ve played one and it’s nice. I can’t vouch for the piccolo head. I have a flute had for my low D but I can’t play it. (I got it used for a good price).
I’ve got the picc head. Can’t say much about it (I don’t flout much at all, except for chiff and giggles) except it is easier to get decent sound out of it than I thought it would be. At least for me. I have a couple of fifes and a home made G and C as well. The dixon is easier to play. At least for me.
thanks, vomitbunny. Ease of play was a factor I was hoping for with the Dixon in general. I have never even attempted a transverse pipe at this point, but it’s good to know the Dixon makes it easier!