So, I’m thinking about a tweaked Clarke original. I know someone posted about them before, but I want to see if I can get some input about them again. Would one recommend the untweaked over the tweaked, and why? I’m thinking about the tweaked because the website said it was quieter (the reason I first bought my LBW and Clare), and because I don’t want to have to tweak it myself. Or, I can just cut to the chase and order a Hoover Narrow Bore tunable; it’s about twice as expensive, but I’m pretty sure it would be a satisfying whistle.
I’m also thinking about getting a Hoover A in CPVC; can anybody tell me the merits of wide vs. narrow bore for this whistle?
My biggest challenge in my whistle playing right now is shrillness above second register A (and on some whistles, I have a lot of trouble getting those notes to sound without squeaking). Would these whistles accommodate me for my difficulty in this area? Are there any suitable whistles which would be more accommodating for this? Would a water weasle or a Dixon be a better choice for the A whistle?
I know there have been some posts regarding these whistles lately, but I haven’t seen much regarding how difficult they would be for someone with difficulty above high A.
Thanks for any input!
Robin
Hey Robin; this question of yours comes along just as I have finnished a truely dandy practice session with my Hoover cpvc D and my new Clarkes original. So I just have to through some info at you.
First of all I have never had a Clarke original in D. I had or have a C which I have long ago given up on. Just could not make it play. I have had this D for about a week and the more I play it the more I like it. It is not the tweaked version in fact I got it from the Whistle Shop on sale for 6 bucks. I figured If I liked it I might get the tweaked. Well I like it and I dont see any reason for the tweaked version. Yes it takes a little more air then your average whistle and it sounds a little breathy in the secound octive but that is what takes the edge off those high notes. It is also fun to play. Not to mention it is in tune. It is also quite. The Hoover cpve in D that I have is a joy to play. I tune it just a tiny bit flat and let her rip. Very responsive and quite a bit louder then the Clarke with a great ablilit to variation in the volume dept. I know the word is creshendo but I dont know how to spell it. It has a very bright sound with what I consider just the right amount of back preasure. It is right up there with the Water Weasel as far as I am concerned. And I love my weasel. I dont know if you would be happy with Macks narrow bore in brass because it is so quite. I dont know, I realy like that whistle too. Very clear and pure.
There are so many good whistles out there to choose from and no sound that can not be made. In my humble opinion that is. 
Jeez Robin now I forget the question.
Tom
Thanks Tom, that’s helpful info. On sale, you say? I’ll have to check that out…of course, I wouldn’t want to waste the shipping charge, so it would be most frugal and efficient to buy some other items while I’m at it, right? 
Robin
Well Robin to tell you the truth the shipping for the Clarke was more than the price of the whistle, sooooooo a couple of Gen Eb, a tube of cork goo, and a little pocket book of tunes made it a little more exceptable.
Tom
I have Clarke originals in C and D, an Oak C, Generations in Bb, D, Eb, F and G, a Tony Dixon soprano D, and Clarke Megs in C and D. Of them all I simply love the Megs. They cost less than $5 each, they’re a joy to play, are easily tuneable and great looking as well – the tin plating takes on a dull grey color after playing. I know it’s possible to get better instruments by paying more, but IMHO a cheap little Meg is very hard to improve upon. I love 'em. You may not like a Meg as much as I do, but hey, at four dollars and change you can afford to give it away if you don’t.
Kindest regards,
Rob Mitchell
Rob Mitchell
OK, so maybe I’ll have to throw a Meg in there with the Clarke; just to be frugal, you know…
Robin