Which Burke whistle should I get?
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Which Burke whistle should I get?
I was delighted when my mom-in-law offered to fund the purchase of a Burke penny whistle as a Christmas gift (my whistle teacher has advised that I get a Burke) so I am going to get one of these D whistles:
http://www.burkewhistles.com/index2.htm
They are all the same price. I have no idea how to pick. Any advice appreciated!
Thanks,
Debbie
http://www.burkewhistles.com/index2.htm
They are all the same price. I have no idea how to pick. Any advice appreciated!
Thanks,
Debbie
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ACK!!! He's stopped offering the old-style wide-bore brass again! I have two non-wood, non-Weasel whistles that I'll take to the grave: The Burke WBB and the Harper C. I've owned a few other Burke D whistles, and none of them compare to the WBB. The difference between the old-style and the new ones is that the old one had some brass in the windway, and obviously a different windway shape -- less taper and a couple of sharp points where the Delrin met the brass. It added a ton of character to the sound.
That said, I'd recommend the Brass Session. I found that the Al session was a little tinny and pure for my taste. I had a brass narrow-bore, and its sound is very sweet, plus I never found a cross-fingering for the Cnat that was to my taste. The brass session has more warmth than the aluminum and not as sweet a sound as the NBB. There may be some actual volume difference between the session and NB, but I never heard any apparent difference due to the more penetrating nature of the NB sound.
That said, I'd recommend the Brass Session. I found that the Al session was a little tinny and pure for my taste. I had a brass narrow-bore, and its sound is very sweet, plus I never found a cross-fingering for the Cnat that was to my taste. The brass session has more warmth than the aluminum and not as sweet a sound as the NBB. There may be some actual volume difference between the session and NB, but I never heard any apparent difference due to the more penetrating nature of the NB sound.
Charlie
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I have the DBSBT and like it very much.
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Hi Debbie,
I just ordered a DAN from Mike (in the mail). Here are two websites that have info/opinion about his whistles.
http://www.thewhistleshop.com/catalog/w ... /burke.htm
and on this page you can check out a sound sample of each-
http://www.songsea.com/tinwhist.htm
Good luck!
-W
I just ordered a DAN from Mike (in the mail). Here are two websites that have info/opinion about his whistles.
http://www.thewhistleshop.com/catalog/w ... /burke.htm
and on this page you can check out a sound sample of each-
http://www.songsea.com/tinwhist.htm
Good luck!
-W
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THANK YOU!!!
Wow, thanks SO much for the great advice; it's much appreciated.
Debbie
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A newbie question: What's the sound difference between a narrow bore and wide bore?
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This changes maker to maker, type to type, and whistle to whistle, but I think the general perception or tendency is that wide bore may be a bit louder and have more fullness while narrow may be more responsive.
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Hi Chas
Just to let you know that I still have about 20 or so of the D-WBB in stock, but I have taken them out of the catalog because they confuse so many new buyers and I think that they have a more limited audience of customers if that is the right word.
20 whistles is not enough to bother with compared to my other models, but I keep them around for replacements and the occasional person that remembers them and wants that exact model.
I know what you mean about the sound. I was repairing one recently and the airy sound is not at all like the new purer sounding ones. I personally like the new ones better as do most of my customers, but they do have a quality that is appealing and I enjoying playing one now and then. The thing is that I had a lot of complaints from people that said it clogged on them, something that the new ones hardly ever do. If I could figure out how to get one that sounded like that and also did not clog, I might make some more and offer them in the catalog.
Never fear, I will always keep parts for the DWBB for those that love them
and for those who might lose one, I can get you one in short order.
Happy New Year!
Mike
Just to let you know that I still have about 20 or so of the D-WBB in stock, but I have taken them out of the catalog because they confuse so many new buyers and I think that they have a more limited audience of customers if that is the right word.
20 whistles is not enough to bother with compared to my other models, but I keep them around for replacements and the occasional person that remembers them and wants that exact model.
I know what you mean about the sound. I was repairing one recently and the airy sound is not at all like the new purer sounding ones. I personally like the new ones better as do most of my customers, but they do have a quality that is appealing and I enjoying playing one now and then. The thing is that I had a lot of complaints from people that said it clogged on them, something that the new ones hardly ever do. If I could figure out how to get one that sounded like that and also did not clog, I might make some more and offer them in the catalog.
Never fear, I will always keep parts for the DWBB for those that love them
and for those who might lose one, I can get you one in short order.
Happy New Year!
Mike
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I don't paln on losing mine, but I am breathing a sigh of relief.Michael Burke wrote:Never fear, I will always keep parts for the DWBB for those that love them
and for those who might lose one, I can get you one in short order.
Thanks for chiming in, Mike, it's always great to hear from you!
Charlie
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My son and daughters play Burke whistles. They have between them recent High D Session whistles in both Brass and Aluminum. They are different and both great whistles. I like the brass but it may be my daughters playing that make me prefer it. She also plays a low G composite which is GREAT!!!! Magical~~~And my son plays the new lowD Aluminum which is great also. We are VERY happy customers.
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