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Honestly, I'd chose which ever one has the tone you are looking for. Between those three whistles, volume at a session is not going to be an issue. Also, and it's been said many times but not everyone realizes it so it's worth repeating that, the other players/audience can usually hear the whistle ...

Thanks again for your contributons. I have decided to forego a thumb hole. Yesterday, I called Song of the Sea and spoke with Eddie. I explained I was deciding on a soprano D. He was kind enough to play a few whistles over the phone; to include a Burke Session D (brass), a Copeland (nickel), and an ...

I'd not want to learn that fingering (or thumbing I suppose) because it wouldn't make for a smooth transition should you decide you like another whistle down the line that doesn't have a thumb-hole option.... I think being familiar with the various cross fingerings for Cnat would be time better spe...

I don't like the thumb hole. But I think that's a matter of being an old dog not wanting to learn new tricks. It's not where I've been putting my thumb for years, so it feels awkward. That said, I reviewed an aluminum Burke with the thumb hole, and the c-natural using it was strong, and well in tun...

Thanks for the replies folks. Chocolate is the choice. I find it easy to mess up a pure tone so that will not be a problem. Any opinions on the optional thumb hole. Will the hole cause more of the dreaded purity?

I am looking for a good session high D. I was impressed by the sample on the Burke web site of his session high D. It sounds to me like it has ample volume, fast transitions, and accurate upper register. Anyone have experience with one? Thanks.

For meat, I usually buy whatever roast is on sale -- usually a bottom round or something like that. Once it's got the habs and cumin in it, I think something like sirloin is wasted. It'll all be tender, and something like a bottom round, rump, or other cheap cut, has plenty of flavor. I do trim it ...

Charlie, I must say I learn everyday. All the best.

Would you know what whistle he is using? Thanks

I'm sure I knew this in my reckless youth, but the non-drug-and-alcohol-soaked mind of middle age can't call it up. What's the difference between Texas chili and other chili? (I'm not talking some of the unique chilis like New Mexico or Cincinnati.) I presume Texas chili is heavy on the beef, but i...

Thank you friends for your humour and encouragement. You remind me of my piping buddies. Back when I was playing whistles (about 9 years ago), I had a Burke Pro ALuminium low D and a Session D. I thought they were very nice quality but a bit tame. I was also playing pipes with the band at the time a...

gonzo914 wrote:Aren't you going to be eating burritos for a month anyway? You certainly are not going to spend your money on Texas BBQ or that greasy, gristly, amorphous mass of agglutinization that Texans call chili, are you?

Get the whistles.

I bet you put BEANS in what you call chili! Blasphemy!!!

CD... Being 62 myself, and having been raised by wolves, I think I'm reasonable in saying that eating burritos for a month will afford you the, er, wind to wail away on your new Albas. I play lows...but not Albas...and they're a gas! hoo boy.... Well said mate. Irish Wolf Hounds of course. So are y...

Hello folks, My first post and and on the horns of dilemma. I have ordered an Alba Low D. Stacey won't send it until this Friday. I am also itching for an alto G and I believe I will save 10£ if I order them together. If I order them together, I will be eating burritos for a month. Should I suffer t...