First a correction - it actually cost me 70 DM (around $35).
I’ll try to compare to something that most of us probably have or have heard … a Generation D.
It measures about 5/8" in diameter so is larger than most of the off the shelf metal whistles.
The tone is nice and round and pretty loud. In comparison to a Generation D it gets more evenly loud, but peaks at about the same decibel level making its overall sound louder than the Generation. It’s bell note is much better than the Generations, but not as nice as an Overton. Here](http://www.tullberg.com/testing.mp3%22%3EHere) is a sound clip.
It takes moderate breath/breath control (more than a Generation) but you end up with a more satisfying sound to my ears.
It is also a little unstable above G in the second octave. Unless you finger the high D as OXXXXX it will squeal pretty badly on the A and B on the way down. Seems like a bad harmonic is set up with the OXXOOO fingering that gets in the way when you try to come down the scale. (It could also be lack of practice on my part).
The construction is nicely made from perhaps maple or some fruit wood and is entirely machined. The tenon on the tuning slid is a bit loose on mine so I’ve applied teflon tape. It’s just a bare wood to wood joint.
I’m not sure if this is a newer model than what Feadan received a while back (and didn’t like at all) but perhaps they have redesigned them. They do appear to be a bit different.
And one more time for the picture:
In summary, I think that it was worth what I paid for it and I’m happy with it. However, it is not my ‘go to’ whistle.
Peace,
Erik
[ This Message was edited by: ErikT on 2001-10-15 15:10 ]
Just FYI - Elderly Instruments lists what look like these same things in their print catalog. They sell them as Weltmeister whistles, if I recall correctly. They do not appear on the Elderly website.
I’ve been tempted to get one just for the cool colors!
Melody’s Traditional Music has had tham on there web site for a couple weeks now. I’ve also been interested in them. Does anyone else have one of these? I’m curious if there’s any quality control issues.
I have a Weltmeister, which I’ve had for a month or so, and I agree that I think they’re the same whistle (I know the Welt. is available in that hot pink; mine is green). I believe mins is pear wood.
I pretty much agree with the previous review, but I’ll outline my experience. First, the negatives: I really have a problem with the four-finger c-natural (I love the sound of a Shaw low-D, but haven’t bought one for just that reason); the G is off-key, esp. in the upper register; I have a lot of trouble with the breath requirements, which are high, and have a problem hitting notes above g’ without cracking.
The sound is quite nice. It’s moderately breathy, about midway between my Water Weasel and Clarke. I was worried that it might sound like a recorder, but it’s clearly identifiable as a whistle. The volume is commensurate with the amount of breath it takes – pretty loud, and extremely loud in the second octave. I think it would be a good whistle for ensemble playing.
All ‘n’ all, I’m just as satisfied as the previous poster. I paid about $40 for it, and that’s about what it’s worth. It won’t replace my Weasel, but it’s a nice change of pace, and I do play it sometimes. It’s also quite attractive and provides contrast among all the black and white plastic, aluminum, and brass.
Very interesting. Thanks to you all. I should add a listing for this whistle on the website, but I’m having trouble putting the thing together. I guess I need to try to find out if it’s the same whistle as the Weistertester, or whatever. I’ll try to do some research.
I’ve also noticed that Ralph Sweet has a tweeked Adler whistle for sale on his site. It looks quite a bit different than the colorful ones. Is this an older model or a different beast altogether?
I got a Weltmeister a few weeks ago from Melody’s Traditional Music. At first I did not really like it because it does require a great deal of breath. I could not get notes above g at all. However, after playing it for a few weeks, and learning what amount of air is required for those high notes, I am really beginning to like the sound very much. It really has a much different sound than my metal whistles. It is well made and fun to play. Mine looks just like the picture on the post, but is dark green.
