I am looking for a music store in Toronto or the surrounding area that might have a few different whistles to try out. Or if there are any makers in the area that would help as well.
Sam, give me a call or an email. There was only one store that ever had any high end ones, but you're better off just getting a feadog or a generation (not a clarke though, since they aren't tuneable) and playing it for a few years.
The Recorder Shop on Dovercourt north of Bloor sells occasional decent whistles. John Firth sells Oaks, which are similar to Generations, but heavier gauge tube, as well as the newer Ralph Sweet model, which is delrin, but a decent player. He occasionally sells other interesting whistles. He also sells Susatos, seen as the doom of many a session in the hands of the witless who love their 747 like acoustic qualities.
Whistles in Toronto
Whistles in Toronto
I am looking for a music store in Toronto or the surrounding area that might have a few different whistles to try out. Or if there are any makers in the area that would help as well.
I'm willing to spend up to $100 on one for now.
Thanks!
# Posted on August 27th 2010 by SamK
Re: Whistles in Toronto
Get a plain old Clarke or Generation, and save yourself about $90. It ain't the whistle, its the player that makes the difference!
# Posted on August 27th 2010 by AlBrown
Re: Whistles in Toronto
Sam, give me a call or an email. There was only one store that ever had any high end ones, but you're better off just getting a feadog or a generation (not a clarke though, since they aren't tuneable) and playing it for a few years.
# Posted on August 27th 2010 by Nico
Re: Whistles in Toronto
Hey Sam
I've got a nice brass generation that you can have. I'm not much of a judge, but everyone that plays it likes it and tries to take it from me.
# Posted on August 27th 2010 by Splendid Isolation
Re: Whistles in Toronto
Hey, I thought I had first dibs on that one!
All the generation Ds I've tried in the last few years have been great whistles.
# Posted on August 27th 2010 by Nico
Re: Whistles in Toronto
The Recorder Shop on Dovercourt north of Bloor sells occasional decent whistles. John Firth sells Oaks, which are similar to Generations, but heavier gauge tube, as well as the newer Ralph Sweet model, which is delrin, but a decent player. He occasionally sells other interesting whistles. He also sells Susatos, seen as the doom of many a session in the hands of the witless who love their 747 like acoustic qualities.
Buy what you like and play it well.
# Posted on September 1st 2010 by Thom Pratt