My 3 first whistles:
Generation D
Feadóg black D
Walton D
My favorite of all these is the Feadóg. It has a loud and bright sound, which can be really useful when trying to play along with a box or a violin. The Walton is tunable (to a degree), but lacks to me the distinctiveness of the Feadóg.
(I actually gave away my Generation D after buying the Feadóg…)
Clare, Dixon, Sweettone.
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Dale
Dale Wisely
Chiff & Fipple HQ
[ This Message was edited by: DaleWisely on 2002-02-13 22:00 ]
Could some people post clips of Clare 1 or 2 pieces? I’d like to know how it sounds; I’m thinking of picking one up.
I have a 2 peice clare. It’s a got a bit of roughness to the tone, but it seems to have improved since I started playing it (though I’m at a complete loss as to how or why).
If you aren’t worried about the “purity” or clearness of the tone, it’s a good little whistle. At least, I can say, mine is fairly in tune with itself…
Of course, the fact that it comes apart in the middle and can be tossed into my pocket is a major major plus. 
I would recommend to avoid Susato, and to try the O’Briain tweaked Generation D. This is my favorite whistle. The Sindt D is also amazing, but is more expensive and have a waiting list.
On 2002-02-11 19:46, selkie wrote:
Being disabled and with problematic hand problems the clarkes and any whistles that had a join line down the back played havoc with my thumb and its RSI. >
I know what you mean about the seam on the back of the whistle. I really like the Sweetone, but didn’t like the seam, so…I filed and sanded it down. It’s not a problem now.
Happy whistlin’
On 2002-02-14 17:12, Azalin wrote:
I would recommend to avoid Susato, and to try the O’Briain tweaked Generation D. This is my favorite whistle.
Yes! I agree whole heartedly! I take my O’Briain improved to my whistle lessons. My teacher can’t stop raving about it. She wrote down the order info and plans to recommend them to students in the future.
Brix
