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Kerry Whistles Busker Alto Tunable G

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Kerry Whistles Busker Alto Tunable G
699 AED 175,63 €
Plus 277 AED shipping
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It required modifications
Davor_Zerjav 23.05.2024
The whistle is basically as good as all the other Kerry whistles (I own low D Chieftan, Optima F, The Busker G, A, Bb and high D), but this specimen was not made precisely or lacked quality control.
I had to sand the barrel down about 1.5 to 2mm because it was impossible to tune. It was too low. I needed it for recording music and no matter how tunable it was, it didn't tune to right frequency.
Another problem was the note G in the higher octave. It was relatively low compared to other notes. That's why I also had to sand the first hole with fine sandpaper and make it larger. Fortunately, the whistle is made of aluminum, so it can be easily sanded. After two hours of carefull sanding of the barrel and the first hole (while constantly checking the tuning) I was able to fix the tuning. Now it's perfect!
I wouldn't advise anyone to do these mods unless you are sure of what you are doing. Grinding one hole is possible only if the tuning is too low, and this grinding has a little effect on higher tones as well.
Considering the rather high price of the whistle, I expected better performance and quality control. If the tuning was good, the whistle would get five stars without a problem. This way the rating is lower.
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The usual Kerry quality
Pillroller 12.05.2023
Purchased the whistle for the tonal quality, however it's difficult online to check the sound. Not quite what I was after, but will work with it.
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Mellow Sound and Easy Playability for Lower Key Exploration
Aaron Dolan 21.09.2024
This is a beautifully designed alto whistle that excels in both sound and build quality. The Kerry Whistles Alto Tunable G has a sweet, mellow tone and easy playability, making it ideal for ballads and slower airs. Its tunable feature is practical, although the whistle may require a bit of extra breath support in the higher octave. A great whistle for those looking to explore lower keys.
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Kerry Whistles Busker Alto Tunable G