GK
Imagine paying 5 bucks for a decent whistle
I've been blowing air into instruments for 12 years, and now I breathed into this one; read my experience below.
• SOUND: Sufficiently loud, very mellow. There's That One Expensive American Maker manufacturing wonderful whistles for about 30 bucks, and the first octave of the Thomann whistle can almost keep up in quality. The second one will give you more air and intensity. I usually stick to the first octave.
• FEATURES: With this, I rated the capability of the instrument to provide nice sounding ornamentation like cuts and strikes. While responsive to ornamentation, cuts and strikes are rather bland harmonics-wise compared to other whistles.
• RESPONSE: About what I'm used to with whistles — breath control feels natural, not too sensitive and not too stubborn.
• QUALITY: The make is impressively simplistic and smooth. However, there's something about the seam on the sound chamber that makes it scream "plastic!" Granted, that wouldn't be far off the mark, but is that the story you want the instrument to tell without anyone asking? Its look is affected solely by the seam though. The rest looks clean. I've paid more for cheaper-looking instruments.
Want to try a whistle? Get this.
• SOUND: Sufficiently loud, very mellow. There's That One Expensive American Maker manufacturing wonderful whistles for about 30 bucks, and the first octave of the Thomann whistle can almost keep up in quality. The second one will give you more air and intensity. I usually stick to the first octave.
• FEATURES: With this, I rated the capability of the instrument to provide nice sounding ornamentation like cuts and strikes. While responsive to ornamentation, cuts and strikes are rather bland harmonics-wise compared to other whistles.
• RESPONSE: About what I'm used to with whistles — breath control feels natural, not too sensitive and not too stubborn.
• QUALITY: The make is impressively simplistic and smooth. However, there's something about the seam on the sound chamber that makes it scream "plastic!" Granted, that wouldn't be far off the mark, but is that the story you want the instrument to tell without anyone asking? Its look is affected solely by the seam though. The rest looks clean. I've paid more for cheaper-looking instruments.
Want to try a whistle? Get this.
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JT
Great flute for beginners and fans of 'loud'
I play flute, bagpipes and lute in a historical street musical theatre group where I have to compete with up to 5 guild drums. These whistles are very much up to the task of making themselves heard amongst the drums.
Some of my group members are learning to play the whistle as well and for this price the whistles are very good beginners instruments.
Yes, they are a bit loud, especially in the upper octave, but hey, that's exactly what I'm looking for.
So if you want to buy a very good whistle for concerts, this may not be the one, but if you want to start out or you need volume, this is certainly a good way to go.
Some of my group members are learning to play the whistle as well and for this price the whistles are very good beginners instruments.
Yes, they are a bit loud, especially in the upper octave, but hey, that's exactly what I'm looking for.
So if you want to buy a very good whistle for concerts, this may not be the one, but if you want to start out or you need volume, this is certainly a good way to go.
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A
Sound is very good.
Easy to play every note.
Even the high notes are crystal clear
Easy to play every note.
Even the high notes are crystal clear
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Z
Just get one
Never had a whistle before, or played a similar instrument.
Got one just to try it. At this price point, there is little reason I think to fault it. I got a lot of enjoyment out of this, well worth the money.
Got one just to try it. At this price point, there is little reason I think to fault it. I got a lot of enjoyment out of this, well worth the money.
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C
Beautiful instrument
I'm Irish & just wanted a little something that reminded me of home, of growing up & learning to play the tin whistle in school.
Of course it's not the best tin whistle in the world, but more than functional, and if you're looking for "that sound" then look no further.
Of course it's not the best tin whistle in the world, but more than functional, and if you're looking for "that sound" then look no further.
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WN
Lovely whistle, excellent value for money.
I bought both the D and G whistles together as postage was no more for one (£7ish to UK) than two. I've just taken up whistle, but got skilled friends to test my new ones. I bought on recommendation from someone at a workshop. We compared hers with various others. iIt compared well with a much more expensive Suzato and was far cheaper, and much better all round than a basic untuneable tin whistle, with a less harsh sound than one too.
Nice mellow tone, plays well and loudly enough through its range, not so temperature sensitive as a metal whistle, and plays nicely softly too (great for practicing without annoying the family/neighbours).
This whistle isn't actually one piece, as described on the website, but has a moveable/tunable head, which is rare in a whistle of this price range. It comes in a basic but adequate bag for the price with the D marked on the outside so you don't get the wrong one out in a hurry.
Quite delighted with my whistles!
Nice mellow tone, plays well and loudly enough through its range, not so temperature sensitive as a metal whistle, and plays nicely softly too (great for practicing without annoying the family/neighbours).
This whistle isn't actually one piece, as described on the website, but has a moveable/tunable head, which is rare in a whistle of this price range. It comes in a basic but adequate bag for the price with the D marked on the outside so you don't get the wrong one out in a hurry.
Quite delighted with my whistles!
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A
Not quite right
I'm a flutist and a flutemaker and I purchased this whistle basically for the mouthpiece. The whistle is very well made, with the detachable mouthpiece, thus tunable. But as far as the sound goes, it chokes. The second register plays ok, but the first one chokes when you push it a bit when playing accents like in Irish music.
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A
Solid look and good sound
I always wanted some flutes around my home studio, if i have a mood for recording some folk music.
I feared this instrument becouse the other feedbacks, maybe i'm lucky one, but mine - for restarter, who played at elementary school - its working good. Its easy to play, dont need much air, two octave sounds nice, tuned well.
And its cool black!
I feared this instrument becouse the other feedbacks, maybe i'm lucky one, but mine - for restarter, who played at elementary school - its working good. Its easy to play, dont need much air, two octave sounds nice, tuned well.
And its cool black!
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C
Best Bang for Buck
Best bang for buck!
Clear tone and spot on tuning.
The second octave is a little more difficult (as compared to an expensive whistle).
Overall - a great whistle - recommended.
Clear tone and spot on tuning.
The second octave is a little more difficult (as compared to an expensive whistle).
Overall - a great whistle - recommended.
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P
Great for the price
I have a few Irish whistles at this stage and I wanted to try out this plastic one to see how it sounds. It feels a little more like playing a recorder, because of the mouth piece, larger body and slightly bigger holes. I'm used to the Feadog tin whistles. It sounds more mellow and I like the sound. The high C is a bit squeaky though.
Overall, it's great to play around with and explore different timbres.
Overall, it's great to play around with and explore different timbres.
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