What is your opinion of high G whistles. I have a Generation that I really don’t like that much, but I want to get a good one. Not expensive, just nice sounding. Is there such a thing? My question is this…is a high G a useful whistle or it just a case of overactive WhOA kicking in?
The main benefit to having a high G is that you can use it to call the dogs.
It is really not a useful whistle otherwise, though I’m sure there is somebody out there who can play a nice tune on one and not pop anyone’s eardrums, it is not going to be something your fellow musicians, family members, coworkers, neighbors or significant others are going to be pleased to be serenaded by.
My advice, such as it is, - Save the dough for something more listener friendly.
One useful purpose: Give it to someone ELSES 3-4 year old with tiny fingers as a first whistle.
I have a High G Burke I use occasionally. Quite delightful but they do get a wee bit piercing on the top of the second octave (not Burkes in particular, just Hi-Gs in general). I’ve played an Abell Hi-G as well that was nice. Had a Thin Weasel Hi G come through once that was really nice.
All in all there are much more useful tooters to have in one’s quiver. They are fun though. They’re good for playing along with G Northumbrian pipes.
I have a Burke Hi-F too…also fun. 
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Thanks for all the input. It does help. I seem to be at a point that I want a new whistle every day. I think I’ll follow anniemcu’s advice and save up for something else. Thanks again.
I have one of those high G Weasels, and it’s a jewel. Very sweet sounding, not at all shrill or harsh. However it does have limited applications apart from being a terrific example of the whistle maker’s art and a nifty, pocked sized instrument.
I have a nickel Gen G. I wasn’t pleased until I put some putty in the mouthpiece under the windway. That makes a hell of a difference. I do it with all my high Gens, but with the high G it’s most effective.
I have a brass G generation. I can not play it as my fingers are too big. It is also too shrill in the second octave. Came as a set. BUT, it is great for teaching my 5 year old granddaughter the whistle. She can cover and reach the holes. She is still to young for the motor skills, but it is HER whistle! 
My fingers are too thick for a high G, high F is as shrill as I can go.
I love my low G whistles and I have played them quite a bit, though.
Well, I took off the fipple and filled the windway cavity. I also filed off the extra bits of plastic around the windway and straightened the lip(?) which was really angled. It sounds much better now!! Thanks for all your help and advice.