Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is the second tin whistle I've purchased. The first I got as a novelty at a highland games - it was your fairly standard issue straight copper tube with holes drilled in it (made in Ireland by Feadóg Teoranta). Once I learned how to play a few songs on it, it became clear to me that I needed a higher quality version of the instrument. The Clarke whistle delivered. The whistle is tapered rather than straight, which (I suspect) is why it sounds warmer and much less shrill than my Feadóg. The finger holes are a also beveled, which makes it easier to form a seal. If you get a lot of high-pitched screech tones between high notes when changing your fingerings, this helps tremendously. The black microfiber bag it comes with is also quite nice, and makes it look at home amongst your fiddle, mandolin, or what have you. If I had any complaints at all, its that it sounds a bit breathy at times, especially on some of the higher octave notes when you're having to blow a bit harder. Overall, though, it has a lovely tone, and for the price, this little penny whistle is well worth every penny. I've attached a brief video review, where I play this whistle alongside the Feadóg - not the best performance I've ever given, but it provides a decent frame of reference for the tone and ease of play as compared to other whistles. Judge the instrument and not the musician ;-)