Request for Burke Low G Al Pro Reviews

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Greetings to one and all,
I bought a Burke Al Pro Session D recently, and I’m really loving it…

My question is, Anyone out there in C&F Land own a Burke Low G Al Pro?
I’m thinking about asking for this one for X-Mas
Any opinions would be welcome
Thanks, Scott

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I love mine. Warm and round tone, rich. If you’d like a clip, please send me a PM.

Carol

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I love mine. Warm and round tone, rich. If you’d like a clip, please send cskinner a PM.

Seriously, the only thing I’d add to what Carol has said that you might want to know is that as you go down through the Burke AlPros from high to low you get just a little more (non-attack) chiff in the tone. Still pure compared to other low Gs, mind.

In any key I play in a lot I like to have a choice. I always have an Overton for those days when too many overtones are barely enough. In G my first choice to complement my Overton is the Burke and it’s wonderful.

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I played a Burke low-G at SOTS a couple of years ago and was so taken with it that I bought one from Mike as soon as the guilt from buying a flurry of whistles wore off. I agree with Carol’s and Wombat’s opinions; it’s typical of the Burke Pro line. The sound is full and round without being particularly loud. It’s pure compared to other low-G’s, with just a touch of sweetness. I was taken aback by how similar it is to the Water Weasel in sound; it’s a little purer and not as loud, but has the same general character. The bore is narrower, the walls thinner, and the holes smaller, though, so it’s MUCH easier to play. Plus it has the standard Burke ease of blowing – perfect octave transitions, very nice balance across two-plus octaves, and just a joy to play.

I think it may be his best whistle (along with the wide-bore brass).

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I really like mine. Try playing a tune with someone on a D whistle with your G whistle for some cool sounds.

The Song of the Chanter is beautiful and haunting when played in 5ths.

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In general I find the sound great, but the air requirements a bit high… there is a decided lack of backpressure which leaves me gasping.

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I have one. It’s my only low G. I like it very much. Mellow sound but not soft, agile, very nice whistle.

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Thanks for the info, folks
Your descriptions of the Burke Low G, have me really excited about playing one.
Now, let’s just hope I’ve been a “good boy” enough this year and Santa reads this thread… :laughing: Scott