Listen to a Susato Dublin M-Series whistle on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zEOrx_xlevg , where Grey Larsen plays the traditional Irish reel "The Sunny Banks."
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. One whistle headjoint plus all four whistle bodies, in B-flat, A, G# and G. 2. A vinyl carrying case 3. A fingering chart 4. Four removable thumb rests 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. 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: