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Setanta Soprano Whistle - High D Reviews

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 Setanta Soprano Whistle - High D
 
Launched late 2018 the Setanta Soprano Irish Whistles range has taken the professional Irish whistle world by storm. 
Have a listen to the video to hear the superb tone and flexibility of this hand crafted brass whistle. Watch and listen to hear the different fipples and their various tones. 

Precision engineered with an excellent, vibrant full-bodied tone featuring superior tuning and responsiveness.
We provide a top-end product at an astonishingly affordable price.
Personalise your whistle with your own choice of fipple: 
1. The All Brass Head - providing the warmest tone. Has more mid-range frequencies and sounds particularly at home with the C whistle.
2. The Brass and Delrin Head - a little more balanced tone with a healthy smattering of high frequencies, providing more colour and body.
3. The Delrin Head - featuring the colour and body of the Brass & Delrin Head plus more high end frequencies. The result is a brighter tone more suited to cutting through in a session.
FREE IRISH WHISTLE LESSONS
For a limited time only, when you purchase a Setanta Soprano Whistle in any key, you will receive three free online whistle lessons with professional musician, maker and tutor, John O’Brien.
These lessons feature three extended beginner lessons by the end of which you will be playing a polka and a classic Irish jig and will have learnt a few excellent tricks on the whistle with notes on breathing, tonguing and taps.
Reviews for the Setanta Soprano D Whistle
"For me it's perfect: just pure brass, very well made, heavy and solid in your hands but you get used immediately. I am used to professional wind instruments and this gives you the same nice feeling.
In my opinion the sound is gorgeous, it has a beautiful dark sweet tone, perfectly balanced in both two octaves, great volume without being too loud and very easy to play ... I wanted something sweeter and I found the perfect sound for me. I have tried many but this instrument is absolutely "The One" for me!" - Mirco L.
"Such a treat when the whistle arrived and I actually had a free morning to play it. Beautiful sound, secure feel to the playing quality - it feels very special, and I look forward to getting to know it more" - Laura B.
"This is a wonderful sounding whistle. It’s a pleasure to play." - David B
ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES: 
Please note, whilst we will endeavour to ship all orders immediately, bear in mind these are handcrafted instruments, made to order and some minor delays may occur.
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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18322432

Location:

Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle,
Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
D13 X958

Love this whistle from the moment it arrived. It just looks and feels quality. It has a wonderful tone and is so easy to play.
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Posted 4 years ago
I love the FEEL of it... it's solid brass, a carefully crafted instrument, with precise intonation and a beautiful sound, a weightiness and simple beauty that make it a great pleasure to play.
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Posted 4 years ago
I plodded along for years, not gathering the discipline to advance much in my whistle playing, but the pandemic changed that. Dramatically increasing my practice time while sitting home alone allowed me to indulge in a better quality whistle as I now feel like I can actually play a bit. I'm so glad I did. The weight and tone of this whistle move my relationship with the music itself to a much more satisfying place. As others have mentioned, breath control and awareness of tonal distinctions are supported by a hardy fipple that maintains it's ability to integrate and regulate a pure sound throughout my practice sessions, creating a positive feedback loop of fun. Now to wait out the opportunity to play with others! In the meantime, the Foinn Seisiun 1 traditional session sets sheet music book and CD provides challenge and aspiration.
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Posted 4 years ago
A most excellent instrument! Really a superb and very *fun* instrument to play. To some in the U.S., it may seem a steep price to pay for a whistle, but with the first couple of notes, you really can feel and hear the difference. It's got a beautifully substantial weight and a bright and ringing tone. It's *very* responsive and sensitive with almost no back pressure, so it's an excellent way to learn breath control. I'm looking forward to many years of music-making with this most excellent instrument!
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Posted 4 years ago
Very good
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Posted 5 years ago
I really really like this one a lot - like the whole soprano-series - but hell, it is loud. But highly responsive and the eventhough I like all three of them, the C is my absolute favourite here. Highly recommended - especially for playing outside.
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Posted 5 years ago
I recently purchased the soprano D with plastic fipple and I'm very happy with it. This whistle hits all the bullseyes - balance, volume, tone, ease of play. Really top notch. Give this one a try, you'll be glad you did! -Chris, Concord CA USA
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Posted 5 years ago
Thanks. I recently purchased a Setanta high D whistle from McNeelaMusic.com. What a wonderful buying experience. I'm not a very accomplished player, but I wanted a whistle that would take me to the next level as my skills develop. The people at McNeela were so helpful. Working with Aaron, I explained where I was musically and where I wanted to be in the future. He then recommended several instruments and I chose the Setanta. I could not be happier. The whistle looks great and sounds fantastic. Because of the high quality of items they sell and the phenomenal customer service, I've found a home for all my upcoming musical needs at McNeela Instruments !!
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Posted 5 years ago