Tuneable Polymer Low D Whistle (TB012) by Tony Dixon Reviews

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Tuneable Polymer Low D Whistle (TB012) by Tony Dixon  
Tony Dixon Music is a family run business that was founded in 1997. Tony is a manufacturer and retailer of high quality, hand finished Traditional Flutes and Whistles. Having played concert flute since he was a boy, it has always been a passion of his, which he has now transferred into the simple system flutes and whistles that he makes today.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, this Low D Whistle features a lightweight, tapered bore aimed specifically at entry level students. The tapered body was designed to give a richer tone for an ABS instrument, the by-product of which is a smoother transition over the octave break. Its light weight also helps with the ergonomics when moving up to a larger instrument.
The head is removable which provides the ability to tune the instrument and also facilitates easier cleaning. The body for this whistle also has the advantage of fitting Tony Dixon's tenor flute head, turning it into an excellent beginner's simple system flute.
Features of the Tony Dixon Polymer Low Whistle:
Tenor whistle
Tuneable
Polymer body
ABS head
Key of D
Removable head
Length: 22.75"
Body interchangeable with Tony Dixon Polymer Practice Flute head
 
Reviews of The Tuneable Polymer Low D Whistle (TB012) by Tony Dixon  
'Terrific Sound Super light, easy to play, and a great timbre especially in the upper register!' - Paul K.
'Beautiful sound. My son was so excited to receive this for Christmas. He's been wanting one for a long time and the quality of this was exceptional'. - Lisa O.
'I got what I wanted - really clean sound, smooth octave-changing. Uses little air, so I can focus on the practicing of the fingers. The customer service was great too.' - Gulyas B.
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.
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Marc-Antoine S.
Unverified Reviewer
I begin low whistle and i love it, easy to use, easy to play (except the lower note that ask to manage air flow). Top choice!
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Posted 1 year ago
Thats great Marc-Antoine! Thank you for the review.
Posted 1 year ago
Customer Service Flute arrived broken. Was replaced almost immediately. No extra charge.
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Posted 1 year ago
We're glad you were happy with your experience, Joseph. We believe in top service at every stage of the buying process and if an instrument arrives damaged we'll always look after you.
Posted 1 year ago
Lovely tone Nice whistle with a great tone at a price that’s hard to beat. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another Tony Dixon Whistle in the future. Efficient service from Mcneela Music too.
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Posted 1 year ago
Glad to hear that you are happy with it Malcolm! Thanks for the great review.
Posted 1 year ago
Malcolm Spratt
Verified Reviewer
Great whistle at a price that’s hard to beat. Lovely tone which belies its price bracket and definitely recommended.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks Malcolm, this is indeed a great low whistle at a very affordable price. Glad you're enjoying it.
Posted 1 year ago
Bregtje Sijtsma
Verified Reviewer
This low whistle has a beautiful sound and it very light. It took a couple of days to learn the piper's grip, so don't think too quickly that your hands are too small for a low whistle. My hands are quite boney, but I now manage to cover the holes. My tracking code didn't work for about 3 weeks, because of the national postal services being overwhelmed, but McNeela customer service were great at responding to my inquiries about this.
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Posted 1 year ago
Well done on getting to grips, literally, with the Piper's Grip, Bregtje. It's a great technique to learn and means all those larger whistles and flutes can be mastered by even those with small hands or short/narrow fingers. Glad to hear you were happy with our service and thank you for the great review.
Posted 1 year ago
Prompt delivery, very pleased.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks for letting us know, Allan. Glad to hear it arrived quickly and safely.
Posted 1 year ago
Love the sound It's going to take my small hands a bit of time to figure out a piper's grip, but I love the sound of this whistle. It sounds half way to a clarinet.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks for leaving a review, Peter - it's greatly appreciated! It does take some time for the fingers to adapt to a piper's grip. With a bit of patience I'm sure you'll get there in no time. Best of luck!
Posted 1 year ago
Great Instrument and Excellent Customer Service Thanks for a great whistle. I'm a classically trained flutist who enjoys the Irish whistle. I've owned a high D whistle for many years and decided to branch out to the the low D. This whistle doesn't disappoint. Many thanks to Conor for his excellent customer service too!
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Posted 1 year ago