I stumbled across the website for MK Music in Scotland. Apparently they are in the beginning stages of producing a Low whistle. Is anyone aware of this whistle? If so, what is the quality of the sound and the workmanship? I own a Tony Dixon low D. It isn't loud enough to play along with other instruments. Any suggestions for my next step in low whistledom?
AFAIK, the Howard is one of the loudest lows, but still not loud enough for a loud session. Low whistle is used mostly for long mournful notes in slow airs... and for hanging curtains.
If you want a big step up (price wise, as well as quality wise) go with an Overton, or a Chieftain. I've found my Kerry is quite loud and when I played both a Howard and a Kerry, I found the Kerry to be louder.
Yes, I know this "low whistle in development" and have played the prototypes. I've asked for the maker to reply to this thread, but in case he doesnt: these whistles are great. Very responsive, loud, or should I say loud enough, easy to play, perhaps due to a somewhat smaller stretch for the fingers, very assertive and clear sound in the second octave too. They are a higher class low whistle (such as Overton), and can be compared to them to a certain extent, (aluminium etc) but they may well be better. If the prototypes are anything to go by, then I think these whistles are going to be great.
I've been playing an MK Low D for a couple of months now. This is a seriously good whistle. Very well made and really nice to play. It's well in tune and has a good strong bottom end, as well as everything Jan said. The long time in developement has resulted in a good, well made, proffessional instrument.
MK Music Low whistle
MK Music Low whistle
I stumbled across the website for MK Music in Scotland. Apparently they are in the beginning stages of producing a Low whistle. Is anyone aware of this whistle? If so, what is the quality of the sound and the workmanship? I own a Tony Dixon low D. It isn't loud enough to play along with other instruments. Any suggestions for my next step in low whistledom?
# Posted on January 16th 2003 by Dcn Ron
Re: MK Music Low whistle
Try asking at http://chiffandfipple.com.
AFAIK, the Howard is one of the loudest lows, but still not loud enough for a loud session. Low whistle is used mostly for long mournful notes in slow airs... and for hanging curtains.
# Posted on January 16th 2003 by glauber
Re: MK Music Low whistle
If you want a big step up (price wise, as well as quality wise) go with an Overton, or a Chieftain. I've found my Kerry is quite loud and when I played both a Howard and a Kerry, I found the Kerry to be louder.
# Posted on January 18th 2003 by michael_coleman
Re: MK Music Low whistle
Yes, I know this "low whistle in development" and have played the prototypes. I've asked for the maker to reply to this thread, but in case he doesnt: these whistles are great. Very responsive, loud, or should I say loud enough, easy to play, perhaps due to a somewhat smaller stretch for the fingers, very assertive and clear sound in the second octave too. They are a higher class low whistle (such as Overton), and can be compared to them to a certain extent, (aluminium etc) but they may well be better. If the prototypes are anything to go by, then I think these whistles are going to be great.
Jan
# Posted on January 19th 2003 by Jan
Re: MK Music Low whistle
I've been playing an MK Low D for a couple of months now. This is a seriously good whistle. Very well made and really nice to play. It's well in tune and has a good strong bottom end, as well as everything Jan said. The long time in developement has resulted in a good, well made, proffessional instrument.
Jack
# Posted on March 2nd 2005 by tooteyflutey