I purchased a Low D and a Low G from James Becker about a year ago and have really enjoyed them. Yes, the price is right with these whistles but they play wonderfully and I play the Low D quite often. James was also really quick to respond and shipping didn't take long to Canada. Definitely a 10/10 considering how affordable these are.
@soslothful
3 жыл бұрын
It is obvious Mr. Becker makes his whistle for the love of his craft and not as a business. I'm very pleased with the whistles I've purchased from him.
@soslothful
3 жыл бұрын
I have nine whistles from Mr. Becker, James, and really enjoy them!
@soslothful
3 жыл бұрын
I have recently received a Low D from Mr. Becker with offset finger holes. Much more comfortable than inline whistles.
@elshivers5836
2 жыл бұрын
I should be getting my Low D next week. Thanks for the review! Edited to add: I love it. I however would like to tell on myself. I am using my pinky for the D note. Way easier for me. I really do enjoy the sound and the octave switches are easy. Now i want more…..has anyone decorated them? If so with what?
@OlekCzyAlek
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to find this review, as I'm thinking about buying that whistle. And now I think I decided. Thanks for the video!
@DavidCartmellDJCartmell
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome I'm glad to be of help
@michaelrs8010
4 жыл бұрын
Greetings again from Orange County, California.Another great review. Hope the makers appreciate your efforts. I became a customer of a couple of them because of your recommendations. Including Becker. This video served to remind me that I've been meaning to order that low D. I already have his soprano D and B flat. I think his are really good whistle with "for the price" being kind of an afterthought. A favor on the videos please; When posting captions on the screen could you leave them up a wee bit longer? I'm an excellent reader, but not THAT fast. 😄
@DavidCartmellDJCartmell
4 жыл бұрын
Always good to hear from my number one fan from the OC! I hope you're keeping yourself safe from the coronavirus. I appreciate the feedback I'll remember to make the text stay longer haha!
@JoseGomez-su7ux
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have in mind to buy a Dixon DX 107 whistle in Bb and G. Let's see if you can do a review on them. Thank you very much
@stevenbenthall7515
2 жыл бұрын
I teach school and I don't know anyone that could read your flashed ticker pros and cons.. what's your hurry?
@aproposracer855
4 жыл бұрын
Nice videos and great quality- I came from the Clarke Sweettone, and I believe it would help your Channel if you would leave comments on (it’s turned off in the Sweettone video). Keep up the good work
@ryjbrooks9999
3 жыл бұрын
total amateur and recently bought this whistle -- it came in the mail today, but with an extra piece that's not in this review. it's a bit of plastic that grips about halfway around the whistle body and appears able to be pressed down to cover a hole on this whistle? did yours come with this extra piece, and how is it best used (or should i set this piece aside and forget about it)? thanks so much for your videos!
@DavidCartmellDJCartmell
3 жыл бұрын
That's new I didn't receive the additional piece. Sounds like a thumb rest they're common with susato whistles.
@ryjbrooks9999
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidCartmellDJCartmell huh! I looked those up and it looks like something else - I think it's just a thing to make it easier to cover the last hole with more standard fingering? seems to work for that... huh. thank you for your speedy reply! I'm practicing my scales:)
@DavidCartmellDJCartmell
3 жыл бұрын
@@ryjbrooks9999 have fun keep safe merry Christmas
@ryjbrooks9999
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidCartmellDJCartmell and to you! I'm practicing some holiday tunes on my whistle today:) turns out the piece was a key, basically, to cover the last hole without using the Piper's grip. I've set it aside, as it sounds like relying on a key could end up being pretty limiting once I get to being able to add in more ornamentation to my playing. Good Yule everyone!! 🎄
@soslothful
3 жыл бұрын
@@ryjbrooks9999 I have a low D from Mr. Becker. It did not come with the piece you describe. Can you post a photo or video?
@SteveMingsFlutemaker
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds ok
@DavidCartmellDJCartmell
3 жыл бұрын
More than ok I think. So you make instruments? Do you do Irish Whistles?
@SteveMingsFlutemaker
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidCartmellDJCartmell I do though most to My resources at the moment been pvc, but I been looking around for other types of material.
@soslothful
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveMingsFlutemaker Link to purchase your whistles?
@SteveMingsFlutemaker
3 жыл бұрын
@@soslothful When I get some made, I swill send you a link. look for me on facebook or instagram, even twitter if you would like. I use Pvc but I am looking for perhaps a better material. Bamboo was in mind but with bamboo, depending the climate some bamboo flutes can actually split, which of course can be fixed with superglue in some cases.
@soslothful
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveMingsFlutemaker I have quite a few PVC whistle I very much like. You're right, bamboo is too likely to split, keep with the PVC. I do not use the social media links you suggest so please send me a link when you have whistles to sell.
@Simon-vt1zp
2 жыл бұрын
Hello David. I was wondering if I could ask which High d whistle would you recommend for busking, I would be willing to go up to £100 plus for a quality instrument. Thanks 🙏. Also miss your videos mate, hope you make some new ones soon 👍
@DavidCartmellDJCartmell
2 жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with a Becker
@Simon-vt1zp
2 жыл бұрын
@@DavidCartmellDJCartmell Thank you David 🙏
@geoffhod
4 жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for the informative review. How long did it take for the whistles to arrive in the UK? I have ordered both High & Low D Whistles
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