Trad Cupro Nickel Tuneable D Whistle (DXTRADN) by Tony Dixon Reviews

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Trad Cupro Nickel Whistle DXTRADN by Tony Dixon
Tony Dixon's Trad Cupro Nickel Whistle is the perfect tin whistle for beginners. This lightweight, affordable whistle features a clean, bright, sweet tone and offers great playability. It’s ideal for tin whistle players of all ages and abilities and will see you well beyond the beginner stage.
Features of the Trad Cupro Nickel Whistle:
Nickel body*
Tunable whistle - please note: gently adjust the mouth piece to tune the whistle
Key of D
Bright clear tone
Clear high octave
Quality sound
Length 11.5"
Lightweight
*The nickel Dixon uses is solid cupro nickel (copper/nickel alloy) rather than plated, it’s the same material as is commonly used in “silver” money.
 Dixon whistles will serve you well for years. I highly recommend them to any player starting out:
 
About The Maker  
Much like McNeela Instruments, Tony Dixon prides himself with producing quality at an affordable price. 
Inspiration first struck when Tony’s son came home from school one day wanting to learn the flute. With his son being of a young age, and the probability of him having a new favourite instrument tomorrow being quite likely, Tony decided to give a go at making a simple six hole flute to see if the commitment would last. 
The head teacher of his son’s school admired Tony’s initial effort and suggested he try and market it as an entry level instrument. Tony took the advice and sent it to a distributor who liked it and immediately placed an order and the rest, as they say, is history! Today his quality instruments are sold and played worldwide. 
Good to Know:
14 day money back guarantee from the day you receive your whistle. See our Shipping & Returns Policy.
If purchased before 12pm (Monday-Friday), we ship it the same business day.
Priority Shipping Worldwide.
If you're in a hurry enquire about our FedEx 4-6 day shipping.
ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMESAll orders placed before 12pm are shipped the same day.IRELAND (Next Day)UK (5 - 7 days)EUROPE (7 days)USA and CANADA (7 - 10) days)REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)

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Phone:

18322432

Location:

Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
D13 X958

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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks for the 5 stars, Colm!
Posted 1 year ago
Martin Diggins
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As a whistle is pretty good. Good clear tone, easy second octave. But the "tunable" thing is a gimmick. It's no more tunable than any tin whistle in that the tuning is done by moving the plastic mouthpiece. There is no tuning slide and the mouthpiece is so stiff to move that it cracked the 3rd or 4th time I moved it. I now have it glued place.
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Posted 1 year ago
Hi Martin, thank you for your review. We've updated the product description to specify that this whistle is tuneable using the mouthpiece. However, it shouldn't have cracked while you were tuning it. Can you get in touch with us to arrange a solution? Email service@mcneelamusic.com.
Posted 1 year ago
First whistle went missing in transit. Contacted Conor at McNeela and service was first class. Replacement arrived today and the quality and sound is brilliant. This is my second Tony Dixon whistle from McNeela Instruments and can highly recommend their service. Many thanks Conor Ian
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Posted 1 year ago
BARRY CAPEWELL
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As a beginner I still feel that whistles should be sold with a thumb rest as fast playing with an open C can cause continuity issues.
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Posted 2 years ago
Great playing whistle... thanks
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Posted 2 years ago
Top of the Line! I upgraded to a better whistle. Say this on the McNeela website and went for it. Glad I did. This whistle has a bit of heft, which I like. Good tones and easy to play. For a bit more money than the red-tipped kind, you get a lot more whistle. When you do, maybe we can meet up in a session!
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Posted 2 years ago
Nice whistle! 2nd one of these I have bought. This one for my daughter. The sound is nice!
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Posted 2 years ago
I ordered 3 Irish Tin Whistles for Christmas presents based on their promise on their website that they would be delivered before Christmas. Unfortunately, that didn't happen, so they should probably remove any promises. However, they contacted me directly and were extremely apologetic. The whistles arrived mid January. Now, all the recipients have their whistles and are so pleased. I realize that I live in Canada and it's quite a journey, but I will definitely purchase again from them. The most attention to detail that I have ever experienced from a company and the instruments are exceptional quality!
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Posted 2 years ago