Sound clips of the two whistles sound very similar to me.They both seem to be the whistles I'd love to play(at the moment...I'm searching for the low ONE)
Which one do you think is better?
I don't know if this will affect your decision either way, but in case you're not aware, the Reyburn low D has a new design. The maple head has been replaced with a black delrin head on a brass body.
Looked at reyburn website. Just like alba whistles the makers showcase recordings are extrememly poor. Contrast this with the recordings on the burke website. Also the endorsements on the Burke website include many well known pro musicians. I have been playing away on a Burke Brass sesD for about 6months now and its the only instrument I own I am 100% happy with and I have more shiny s1it than your average magpie. I spent alot of time deciding on what whistle to order and now wouldnt consider ordering from any other maker. Not even Overton. Go for it. good luck wit yer playing
No my mate plays Sindts and Overtons.. That not to say I didnt get a chance to play and compare. Sindt is similar tone and capabilities but quieter. Small tuning problem with C# meant putting bit of tape on the B hole. Have seen this with a few people..
Burke has perfect tuning..spot on. Its just pleasurable to play , played Susatos before and although ye can push them pretty far - do the same thing with the Burke and ye get far superior results..Amazing stuff..I heard the tone described as "Buttery".. Think Golden Cow with a Loudspeaker
Caracolbiga: I don't think you can choose a Low D based on soundbites.
You need to actually play them and find out how they perform for you when you yourself is playing them, I think.
A while back I recorded myself playing three or four different Low Ds in order to hear what they sounded like to a 3rd party, and the results were not what I expected.
For example, the Susato obviously feels plasticky when you're playing it but it had a "woody" tone on the recordings that the others lacked. I played a Susato keyless, a Copeland brass, and a Burke aluminum, and maybe another- I can't remember now.
Soon an MK will come and I'll make a YouTube video of the MK, a Reviol, the Burke, and the Susato.
I have a Reyburn low D and I love it. Fortunately, I live close enough to have visited his studio and compare his with different whistles. I always receive compliments on the tone from musicians much more skilled than I.
Reyburn or Burke low d
Reyburn or Burke low d
Sound clips of the two whistles sound very similar to me.They both seem to be the whistles I'd love to play(at the moment...I'm searching for the low ONE)
Which one do you think is better?
# Posted on August 19th 2009 by Caracolbiga
Re: Reyburn or Burke low d
you can cook on a Reyburn but not on a Burke
# Posted on August 20th 2009 by gedpipes
Re: Reyburn or Burke low d
I don't know if this will affect your decision either way, but in case you're not aware, the Reyburn low D has a new design. The maple head has been replaced with a black delrin head on a brass body.
# Posted on August 20th 2009 by Thomaston
Re: Reyburn or Burke low d
Looked at reyburn website. Just like alba whistles the makers showcase recordings are extrememly poor. Contrast this with the recordings on the burke website. Also the endorsements on the Burke website include many well known pro musicians. I have been playing away on a Burke Brass sesD for about 6months now and its the only instrument I own I am 100% happy with and I have more shiny s1it than your average magpie. I spent alot of time deciding on what whistle to order and now wouldnt consider ordering from any other maker. Not even Overton. Go for it. good luck wit yer playing
# Posted on August 20th 2009 by Miss Mulligan
Re: Reyburn or Burke low d
Gucci Kit
# Posted on August 20th 2009 by Miss Mulligan
Re: Reyburn or Burke low d
Trucks_Mulligan,
The "shiny s1it" that you talked about in your previous post, does it include a Sindt whistle as well?
If so, is there any particular reason why you prefer a Burke whistle over the Sindt?
# Posted on August 20th 2009 by Ciarán.
Re: Reyburn or Burke low d
No my mate plays Sindts and Overtons.. That not to say I didnt get a chance to play and compare. Sindt is similar tone and capabilities but quieter. Small tuning problem with C# meant putting bit of tape on the B hole. Have seen this with a few people..
Burke has perfect tuning..spot on. Its just pleasurable to play , played Susatos before and although ye can push them pretty far - do the same thing with the Burke and ye get far superior results..Amazing stuff..I heard the tone described as "Buttery".. Think Golden Cow with a Loudspeaker
# Posted on August 20th 2009 by Miss Mulligan
Re: Reyburn or Burke low d
or is it C natural..music theory not a strong point.
# Posted on August 20th 2009 by Miss Mulligan
Re: Reyburn or Burke low d
Caracolbiga: I don't think you can choose a Low D based on soundbites.
You need to actually play them and find out how they perform for you when you yourself is playing them, I think.
A while back I recorded myself playing three or four different Low Ds in order to hear what they sounded like to a 3rd party, and the results were not what I expected.
For example, the Susato obviously feels plasticky when you're playing it but it had a "woody" tone on the recordings that the others lacked. I played a Susato keyless, a Copeland brass, and a Burke aluminum, and maybe another- I can't remember now.
Soon an MK will come and I'll make a YouTube video of the MK, a Reviol, the Burke, and the Susato.
# Posted on August 22nd 2009 by Richard D Cook
Re: Reyburn or Burke low d
I have a Reyburn low D and I love it. Fortunately, I live close enough to have visited his studio and compare his with different whistles. I always receive compliments on the tone from musicians much more skilled than I.
# Posted on August 22nd 2009 by mjct
Re: Reyburn or Burke low d
Consider getting a D flute instead- much more fun and expressive.......
# Posted on August 23rd 2009 by steve98070