Irish Whistles

Our Professional Model Pennywhistles have become very popular, thanks to our customers. Feedback from them and participants on “Chiff and Fipple” (chiffboard.mati.ca) has brought us to offer the Pro in TWO versions:

The “Pro-Mellow” model
The quieter whistle. Sounds gentler for those smaller groups or for practicing. A balanced, full two-octave range while being gentler on B2. Moderate back-pressure. (Left in picture. Note the lip groove at the top of the mouthpiece).

The “Pro-Plus” model
A bolder, more robust sound for playing outdoors, or for those who DO want to be heard in a session or for playing in a band. A little louder than the “pro-mellow” but balanced with the same gorgeous tone quality. A nice robust bellnote, about the same back pressure with a little more air flow. (Right in the picture. Same lip groove. The “Plus” has an extra bead above the window, and another at the bottom of the socket).

Compared with our previous model, response is more balanced, transitions are smoother and more stable, and the tone is quite resonant. There’s a good “chiff” for that pennywhistle sound. Just as before, the curved windway reduces clogging, and the tapered bore in the body gives good octaves and tuning. The material is a NEW laminated wood, with beautiful matching grain, excellent integrity, and low maintenance. Blackwood models are also available.

Sound Samples
	Professional Model Pennywhistle	An Irish reel played by Dave Cantieni & Ann Percival
	Professional Model Pennywhistle	An Irish jig played by Dave Cantieni & Ann Percival
David Cantieni and Ann Percival are among the founding members of Wild Asparagus, the most popular contra dance band in the USA. You can order their CD's at www.wildasparagus.com or at www.greatmeadowmusic.com
	Professional Model Pennywhistle	Butterfly, played by Lisa Furman www.lisafurman.com
	Track 2 Track 3	Tin Whistle Album, Vol.1 by Korean whistle player Salnamoo Song w/ Mee-Hyoun Lee on piano. Purchase CD

Whistle Head

Fife Head

"Trios"  are 3-piece sets,  a complete whistle with an extra fife head so you can play either way. 

With the fife head, you will have more control over the dynamics: that is,  you can play either louder or more gently by slightly changing you embouchure.

Available in Laminated Wood or Blackwood.