ClarkeSilver Sweetone D Tin Penny Whistle & Whistle Pouch

This whistle was highly recommended for beginners by the chiffandpiffle web site for playability in an inexpensive unit. I am a rank, rank beginner, but compared to the Oak brand whistle I bought also I can tell you the Clarke is a bit easier to play all the notes. The Oak Classic has a slightly nicer sound, but lower notes are not so gracefully or easily made, which could be frustrating for a beginner. Also, the Oak Classic is made of seamless tubing, which is nice, while the Clarke is thinner metal and has a seam down the back, which bugs me a bit, but when I get good at this I will buy a much nicer whistle, like a Burke, which goes for over 240.00. Also, the Clarke 'silver' is not unpainted metal, but a metalic gray painted surface. Looks good and I found no flaws in the construction or finish. The case is shiny black fake leather imprinted with an alligator hide pattern.My suggestion to beginners and budget-minders is to buy this one to learn on and save up for something nicer when you get good.

This whistle came as advertised and a few days earlier than expected. The whistle has a very clear tone as expected with a Clarke. I was very pleased with the seller because to my suprise it was shipped out in a very timely fashion during the holidays.

Hall is an excellent seller, and I have done and will continue to do business with them. They're great. As for the penny whistle, I love it. It's simple to use, attractive and has a nice tone.

My first penny whistle was a Waltons - good enough for beginning, I guess, but oh my! The Clarke is like playing with power steering!

This whistle works very well. It's easy to use, and it doesn't squeak at all. It arrived in time and in good condition.

I use this whistle to beckon my Oompa Loompas.

My granddaughter loves it.