Hello, all. I’ve been lurking for awhile, and thoroughly enjoy everything about this hangout. I’m primarily an oldtime banjo and mandolin player, but have played cheap whistles for about twenty years as a sideline, being convinced that “expensive whistle” was an oxymoron.
Well, I’m ready to post now. I just came home to my new Sweetheart set, (ordered on a whim), and I just really had no idea a whistle could sound and feel this good. I’m flabbergasted! Granted, I’ve never played a Copeland, Abel, Syn, Thin Weasel, etc… But, boy, was I wrong to be so closed-minded about higher-end stuff! This is wonderful!
The reviews on this site were extremely helpful, and I can say that the mild criticisms I read, (slight pastey smell, etc…), are NOTHING to worry about with this whistle. Also, it’s loud, but not shrill or annoying. I love everything about it, and had to share the word. Fifers will enjoy this too. Plays easy and sounds GREAT! Wow!!
Ralph and Walt, it’s a winner! Don’t change a thing! 