If you order this whistle in the key of D, we will ship it within 5 business days. If your whistle is in a key other than D, please note that it may take up to 15 business days for us to ship it to you. Regardless of key, we will notify you, and send you a tracking number, as soon as we ship the whistle to you.
Listen to a Susato Kildare V-Series whistle on YouTube at https://youtu.be/I8L9wcYYVow, where Grey Larsen plays the traditional Irish reel "The Sunny Banks."
Please Note: You may purchase whistle sets and thereby lower your cost per whistle. Each SET includes one head section with multiple bodies. See https://www.ebay.com/itm/220949715370?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
All Susato Kildare whistles:
• Have separate head and body sections for easy fine-tuning (a must!)
• Are made of ABS plastic which is highly durable, impervious to moisture, and does not conduct heat as rapidly as metal. The plastic maintains a more stable pitch with temperature changes.
• Have a curved windway
• Have a slightly tapered bore, which contributes to a rich, bright sound and easy overblowing into the higher octaves.
The purchase price includes:
1. The whistle itself
2. A vinyl carrying case
3. A fingering chart
4. A removable thumb rest
5. A tube of joint grease
More features of the Susato Kildare whistle:
• Serrated tenon joint retains joint grease much longer and allows for repeatable 'stepped' tuning changes.
• A rubber -O- ring assures an airtight seal at the tenon joint.
• The adjustable (and removable) thumb rest contributes to secure, comfortable holding and playing.
Susato whistles have excellent intonation throughout. For the cross-fingered low flat seventh degree of the scale (i.e. C-natural on a D whistle), the oxx-ooo fingering (i.e. covering only the second and third finger holes, counting down from the mouthpiece) is right in tune. We consider this to be an essential attribute of a fine whistle. Many other brands require more elaborate fingerings for an in-tune low flat seventh note.
Susato Kildare whistles have the quickest finger and articulation response time of all the low-priced whistles we have tried (including the Susato Dublin and Oriole models). This speed of response becomes increasingly important as you evolve as a player.
Important note: The Susato Kildare D whistle is available in two versions, the V and S series. The V-series (V stands for “very small bore”) is reedier sounding and slightly quieter than the S series (S “stands for small bore") which is a bit louder, fuller and more recorder-like in tone. We feel that the V-series requires a bit less air pressure for playing in the high register. Some people see this as an advantage of the V-series D.
You may compare the sounds of various Susato whistles, including the S and V-Series Kildare whistles, on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcuztknXRgVDzeFqp0x-nwj-VRwVYmK9c, where you may listen to Grey Larsen play the traditional Irish reel "The Sunny Banks."
If you prefer the sound of the S-Series, you will find it here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/220949758488?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
Susato whistles are designed by George Kelischek and manufactured in his shop in Brasstown, North Carolina, USA. They feature a number of innovations that result in a truly excellent instrument. These whistles are easy to play, with a responsive sound that professional musicians prize. These whistles are very popular in Ireland, the US and many other countries.
For pennywhistle instructional materials, we recommend Grey Larsen’s book/CD packages:
- The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle
- The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox
Thank you for your business! We welcome any questions you may have.