Back when I was posting here more regularly, Susatos were probably the cheapest thing on then market, but it looks like they are considerably more expensive these days.
Anyway, I was playing low D for a thing, and some lady asked me about where to get one for here niece for Christmas (apparently she is 14, but she has very long fingers). I told here how much I thought she could get one for, and checked it out on the website, but those sustatos cost more than I remember, what with everything being expensive these days.
It’s been a couple of years since I bought a couple of low D’s for a niece … a Susato and the Jubilee practice low D. Both are nice whistles. In a side by side test, the Jubilee was easier to play and (to my ear) had a better sound. My niece prefers the Jubilee, too.
As always …ymmv.
ggwhistles (.com) makes some pretty affordable whistles including a low D. There have been some reviews here on chiff and fipple, as the GG whistles tour has progressed. But I think there have been relatively few comments about the low D.
But if this is for Christmas then it’s probably too late to order – ggwhistles is in Italy.
Thanks all, I’ll recomend the Jubilee to the woman in question.
“Who’s makin’ the cheapest low whistles these days?”
You are, with the help of Guido’s instructions. I can’t vouch for the quality, but you’ll feel a sense of achievement. 