New Dixon Whistle?
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New Dixon Whistle?
I was just mulling about over at Big Whistle Music, and saw this, the Dixon Trad.
It's not even listed over at Tony's site yet. Anyone have any info on this one?
It's not even listed over at Tony's site yet. Anyone have any info on this one?
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All I have is some speculation at this point. From what I can see in the picture, it doesn't appear to have the ring common of the brass tuning slide The ABS head looks slightly larger in circumference than the other whistles, as well. A less sophisticated head could be the difference in price, if it's just an ABS head with no brass ring inside for the side, instead just sliding along the body of the brass whistle.
It still looks like a bargain for the price, and I certainly trust Tony's whistles. If I can find it through a US carrier, I'll probably grab one. I had an unfortunate drop with my polymer recently that ended with a small chip by the windway.
It still looks like a bargain for the price, and I certainly trust Tony's whistles. If I can find it through a US carrier, I'll probably grab one. I had an unfortunate drop with my polymer recently that ended with a small chip by the windway.
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Is that a Dixon polymer? How do you like it?
I've been thinking about getting one for a cheaper alternative to carrying my aluminium Dixon to campus with me, something I won't have to worry about so much.
I've been thinking about getting one for a cheaper alternative to carrying my aluminium Dixon to campus with me, something I won't have to worry about so much.
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I asked Tony about the new whistle. Here's his reply:
Yep,the trad is a new one made of thin wall brass. So new that I havnt even
had time to advertise it myself!
This is a back to basics whistle really, my distributor in Ireland has been
asking me to make one for a long time now.
The only dealer to have them at the moment is www.bigwhistlemusic.com and
they can send you one.
Or, if you prefer you can buy direct from me quoting - DXTRAD price £12.80
plus shipping.
The whistle shop should have them soon, as will The Harp and Dragon.
Regards,
Tony
Note: This link doesn't work. Try this: http://www.bigwhistle.co.uk/index.asp
Yep,the trad is a new one made of thin wall brass. So new that I havnt even
had time to advertise it myself!
This is a back to basics whistle really, my distributor in Ireland has been
asking me to make one for a long time now.
The only dealer to have them at the moment is www.bigwhistlemusic.com and
they can send you one.
Or, if you prefer you can buy direct from me quoting - DXTRAD price £12.80
plus shipping.
The whistle shop should have them soon, as will The Harp and Dragon.
Regards,
Tony
Note: This link doesn't work. Try this: http://www.bigwhistle.co.uk/index.asp
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I wonder where The Harp and Dragon is? I have never heard of them.crookedtune wrote: The whistle shop should have them soon, as will The Harp and Dragon.
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http://www.harpanddragon.com/blackhawk wrote:I wonder where The Harp and Dragon is? I have never heard of them.crookedtune wrote: The whistle shop should have them soon, as will The Harp and Dragon.
I don't have any experience. I was curious, too, and did a web search.
Best, John
Thanks, John.jmccain wrote:http://www.harpanddragon.com/blackhawk wrote:I wonder where The Harp and Dragon is? I have never heard of them.crookedtune wrote: The whistle shop should have them soon, as will The Harp and Dragon.
I don't have any experience. I was curious, too, and did a web search.
Best, John
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Well, if they're available at The Whistle Shop within the next couple weeks I'll certainly order one and post my impressions. And if not I may just break down and have one sent over the pond, though I'm awfully impatient.
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... Throw'em the hell back until it gives you the damn oranges you asked for in the first place.
... Throw'em the hell back until it gives you the damn oranges you asked for in the first place.
I just tried and bought this whistle. Tony Dixon is in town for the Willie week. I was never too keen on his other whistles, they were sort of OK but not quite there. This one plays lovely clean and pure (if that's the term, he used it himself so I'll go with it here). Not a bad word to say about it, not at first glance anyway. A bit loud maybe but not in an unbalanced way, high notes on the contrary quite balanced with the rest of the volume. Quite pleased with it.
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Just received my Dixon Trad. I agree with Peter, its a fantastic whistle. A bright, rich sound. On the loud-ish side but equally loud through 2 octaves. Nicely in tune with a good stong bottom D and really responsive although perhaps not quite as responsive as a Generation.
The tube is slightly wider than a Generation which means the whistle body is shorter - but with the addition of some tape to the top of a Generation tube you can add the Dixon head. The combination is really pleasing giving a "Generationy" sound but easier to control. Although since the Gen tube is longer its impossible to get it into concert pitch - have to get the hacksaw out.
I think this is as near perfect you can get a whistle for £15 or for that matter any other price
The tube is slightly wider than a Generation which means the whistle body is shorter - but with the addition of some tape to the top of a Generation tube you can add the Dixon head. The combination is really pleasing giving a "Generationy" sound but easier to control. Although since the Gen tube is longer its impossible to get it into concert pitch - have to get the hacksaw out.
I think this is as near perfect you can get a whistle for £15 or for that matter any other price
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New Dixon Whistle
I got one today from Tony and am delighted with it. It's nice and light and have had to go look for the 3rd Octave fingerings as mine went up cleanly to 3rd G! Nice and easy to blow and as my friend said. Easy enough to pop down your sock when out of the house. Not a harsh brassy sound either.
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