I like the Grinter low D the best, so that’s my vote for “Others.”
Stuart
I’ve had a Kerry (non-pro), Burke Al and Cook…the Kerry was my first and my fave.
I don’t know what possessed me, but a local performer was entranced by the low D, and as it came to me as a random act of kindness (Jeroen I still owe ya a pint/pour of your favorite libation for that!) I passed it on to her, as I had by that time acquired the other two whistles.
I’ve never regretted the random act of kindness, but I have really honestly missed that whistle ever since.
Rumor has it another Kerry may make its way into my quiver thoug. . .
Kerry Pro - which isn’t the same as a Kerry low D, not at all.
So my vote goes to Other.
I don’t see my favourite: the Albopelant (Pro) in African blackwood. 
So I hade to vote “others”.
Seriously, I can’t make up my mind between the blues voice of the Alba, the brassband overtones of the Copeland, the ease, expression of the Kerry Pro (the only really “trad” sounding, but I foolllishllly sold to a Welllsh lllama ) and finally the sax/clarinet deep booming low end, reedy top, of the Yvon Le Coant in grenadilla. This last one would be my absolute favourite if it didn’t call for a couple extra, and non-smoker’s, lungs…
Well, since I only have the one I have to vote for the Overton at this point. I am itching to try out some of the others though. Considering the recent mind boggling offer of serpant I just may get my wish!
In the “Others” column, I wonder how many were Reyburns. I’d be interested in finding out. I’m thinking of getting one.
copeland
Oh, Overton Low D’s are lovely, but the holes are much too big for my skinny fingers. sigh
To vote subjectively, you will need to send me one of each of the whistles above. How can you have a favourite without trying them all out…and I only have three… 
Trisha
Thanks for your opinion! It’s very interesting, Stefpat
Reyburn just temperment offset holes…no question.
Doc
Thanks, 
Hi, Tyghress. No debt on your part. Great to hear the evolving story of this low whistle.
I had to look up the word libation 
would be very cool if we ever got a chance to meet over a pint (I’ll have a Kilkenny) 
On topic: voted Overton, they’re awesome beats. Having finally played a (Jens’) Copeland Low D, I better understand the 2 fanatic fanclubs of the 2. The thing is, you need both 
Jeroen
I am definitely an Overton Fan for low whistles:
Mezzo-A, Low-F, Low-D. I love the timbre and large close holes which mMake it easy to bend and slide notes on slow airs.
I am definitely an Overton Fan for low whistles:
Mezzo-A, Low-F, Low-D. I love the timbre and large close holes which mMake it easy to bend and slide notes on slow airs.
In no particular order:
Overton
Cillian O’Briain
Copeland
I like them all the same different reasons…
I guess the Overton 'cause of the drainpipe factor. I like the O’Briain for i’s expressiveness and has a clearer more open tone than the Overton (whatever that means!) . I dig the Copeland for it’s beautiful flute like tone and of course the aesthetic beauty as well as the easy finger stretch…
