So glad to hear this! I love mine, too. It does everything I ask it to do. Even though I have large hands, the close finger hole spacing enables my hands to be very relaxed, and makes playing Irish ornamentation so much easier.
I couldn't be happier with my low D Carbony whistle with close finger hole spacing. It's fairly new to me but I have had a few weeks of practice with this whistle and I am more than pleased. I was an Irish flute player for nearly 30 years but a hand injury has made it necessary that I switch from flute to whistle. It wasn't a smooth transition because I rarely played whistle for all of my years in this genre. But a couple of years with the full range of mezzo whistles from Carbony and I fell in love with whistle playing. The low D was just icing on the cake as it were. I would have never considered a low D until I played one with chimney extenders.
Gonna have to try one! (I can reach the lowest holes using pipers grip, but my short pinkie can't reach to support the weight of the whistle). I can play a low F just fine, so this looks like a great solution. :)
this is such a clever idea! As soon as you explained how it works, I just went "of course!!!" But of course, I never thought of it, and that's the mark of a really smart invention really; seems obvious, but only in hindsight!
Thank you! I had the opportunity to try a carbony low whistle in E last weekend and fell in love, but didn't want to purchase an E before getting the D. I have been debating whether or not to get the thumb holes and really appreciated you breaking that down. I'm a classical flutist and also play a lot of different cultural flutes, but have struggled to find a low D whistle that is comfortable for my tiny hands. In fact, I recently sold my Kerry Low D because I was so uncomfortable playing it. It's gorgeous and I really wanted to love it, but realized that I was never going to enjoy how it felt and sold it to someone who would. So glad to finally have the answer for a Low D that will work for me!
I'm so glad that this video helped you fully understand this wonderful whistle and the thumb hole options. I'd be happy to help with any further questions you might have. I hope you'll consider purchasing your whistle from our online store, and take advantage of the $30 discount with the coupon code "carbony30". Our store is at grey larsen dot com slash shop.
Thank you so much, Tyler. And I sent your whistle out the next day. When folks purchase through me it supports my work in developing whistle and flute materials in the future.
@@greylarsenirishflutewhislte Oh sorry. I was just putting time stamps for comparing the sounds of each whistle. I've really enjoyed all of your Carbony demonstrations.
I'm glad to help you with this. If you want the chimneys that make the holes closer together, the cost for the low F is $500, minus the $30 discount I am offering (coupon code carbony30). If you don't need the chimneys, the cost is $400 minus that same $30 discount. You can order through my online store (at grey larsen dot com slash shop) or, if you prefer, I can email you a Paypal invoice. If you would like to correspond by email, my email is grey@greylarsen.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
Hello Grey, on the website I can choose between Standard bore or Big Bore, which one are you playing here? Standard Bore? Thank you for your calm, concise, natural and very helpful video here.
In tis video I am playing a Carbony Big Bore Low D Whistle with Close Spacing via Chimney Extenders. And I am so glad you have found the video to be helpful! Please feel free to ask me any questions that may help you.
@@greylarsenirishflutewhislte Hello Grey, please would you tell me what is the difference between Big Bore and Standard Bore? I have small hands and fingers, do I need the Standard? Thank you for your help, sir.
I am playing the Big Bore in this video. The Standard Bore version of this whistle has a narrower bore. It requires less air. Its high notes play more easily, and, as a trade-off, its lowest notes are quieter. Beginners on the whistle who want to play a low D whistle may find the Standard Bore easily to play than the Big Bore low D whistle. Soon I will make a video that compares the two. You may purchase either whistle at GreyLarsen dot com slash shop. I personally test out every whistle before shipping them, to make sure they have no flaws, and am happy to answer any question I can. I appreciate your support!
Yes, I completely agree. So many people can play this very comfortable low D whistle who had felt left out due to the wide finger spread required on almost all other low D whistles. I keep these whistles in stock, and test each one that I sell at greylarsen dot com slash store. I am happy to answer any questions about these instruments.
Ah. With the added C hole, the fingering is closer to the fingering for the concert C flute, which is nice for those transitioning for a concert flute to this whistle!
I found a problem on the Irish Flute with closer finger spacing. It may not be as acute on a whistle, as the hand angle is more relaxed. I have a disproportionately long middle finger on each hand. On an Irish flute, aligning index and middle fingers on 1&2 & 4&5, the ring finger on each hand is pushed too far back to reach. I suspect, if the holes were offset for me, they might counter this. But for now, I'm back to a much more relaxed pipers grip right now on the close finger flute and a regular Low D whistle.
Thanks very much for this video. It is very informative. I am a beginner and I have just started out noodling around on a high D whistle. I very much want a low D, however. I love the rich low tones. I was resigned to learning on the high D because I didn't want to add the complexity of learning the piper's grip while I was just starting out. This close hole spacing, however, makes me think I could play this low whistle even as a beginner. Do you think this is a beginner friendly whistle? Also, I was wondering about the thumb holes. They seem like a great addition but I was also wondering if they present additional challenges for beginners? They seem pretty straightforward and beneficial but I really want a whistle that is easy to play. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again.
Yes, this is definitely a beginner-friendly whistle, for sure. And I would recommend the thumb holes. If you wanted to, you could tape over the thumb holes at first to get used to the six holes of the whistle, and then take off the tape later to get used to covering the thumb holes. The thumb holes require a specific location for your thumbs, but I, for one, find it very easy to cover those holes and I don't mind at all having my thumbs in those specific positions. Please let me know if you have further questions.
I apologize for not replying to you sooner! Yes, this whistle is just great for a beginner. It is very easy to play, and so pleasing. I think I would recommend that a beginner go without the thumb holes at first. You can always have Carbony add them at a later date if you would like the expanded capabilities they provide.
500 dollars for a low D? I have never met a man with smaller hands than me ,though my go to is an offset Low C that l bought from Shearwater for £55. His Low d is £ 62,My point......you could buy several low whistles for 500d Of course l understand some may wish to have close fingering,but l say,have faith in yourself and practice ,even with small hands it’s possible!
Its great to hear the two versions of the same tune. I would really like closer holes for the d/e/f but the tuning for me is paramount. On the big bore the C# in the demo doesn't sound quite right... very slightly flat... Is this the case?
The C# is the most malleable and sensitive note on the whistle, in terms of pitch, because the air column, with all the fingers holes open, is at it's shortest length. On all whistles the player must control the intonation of C# with the speed at which they blow their air. This is true of others notes as well, of course, but none more than C#. The intonation of the C# on this whistle is spot on in my opinion. It is just up to the player to place it's pitch where they want it within the a range of possible nuance. It sounds like you would likely choose to place it a bit sharper than I did in this recording. In the key of D major, C# is the 7th note, or "leading tone," and I play it sharper in such tunes than I do for tunes in G major, where C# is a sharp 4th, or in A major where it is a major third. I hope this helps shed some light!
Hello. Is this whistle ambidextrous? I play left-handed, but I'm aware that the default versions of some low whistles have the holes slightly offset for a right-hander.
Hi Grey ! I am seriously considering investing in this whistle. I have a couple of questions. Firstly how easily are the second octave notes obtained ( I have found even quite expensive whistles very difficult in this regard- only exception thus far being Chris Wall’s low D!) and secondly I am intrigued by the thumb hole options!! Am I right in supposing that one must keep either or both such additional holes covered all the time when playing other than when one wishes to obtain a C or F natural - and how does that impact on comfort when playing? Many thanks!
Hi Roger. Thank you for your questions. It does help, with all whistles, and especially the larger ones, to use your lips to create a narrower and faster stream of air when playing in the second register. I am sure you will find it helpful to try this. Using this technique (as I do with all whistles) I find this Carbony low D whistle to be quite easy to play in the upper register. Regarding the thumb holes, you are correct that you must keep these holes covered except when using them to play F or C natural. This is easy with the C hole. Some people find the position of the F hole takes a little getting used to, as it does require you to place your bottom hand thumb a bit lower than you might be used to doing. I found that to be an easy adjustment personally. I hope this helps. I can send you photos showing the hand position when covering these thumb holes if you wish.
I find the second octave notes quite easy to produce. Having said that, there is now an option for a narrower bore (called the "standard bore" as opposed to the "big bore") which makes the second octave easier still to play. You will find it at my website, grey larsen dot com slash shop. The trade-off with the standard bore is a slightly quieter low register. You are correct about the thumb holes - you must keep them closed except when you want to use them to play F or C. I have the thumb holes on my own Carbony whistles and I do not find it a problem at all to keep them covered. They are placed very ergonomically.
I'm wondering how the extended pipe going into to bore at an angle, as shown in the illustration, on the low D doesn't interfere with the wind blowing through the whistle. Any ideas about this?
I do know that the chimneys do not interfere with the acoustics of the whistle in any way, but it would take someone with engineering/acoustics expertise to answer why that is so. Does anyone want to chime in on that?
But smaller ID should increase lenght of the whistle and distance between holes also and also its will affect on tone and this whistle will tendency to play hard in lower register
Thank you for your comments, but in fact none of these suppositions are true in this case. In the video you can compare the tone of the two low D whistle (with and without close hole spacing). The low notes speak very easily and do not play hard - no change in that. The length of the whistle is not impacted, and, as you can see in the video, the finger holes are very close together.
This is a wide bore (it's called the Big Bore) and it is the one with two thumb holes (for C natural and F natural). Please ask away if you have further questions!
That's a very big topic. There is a huge difference. To learn to produce good tone on the flute takes a lot of time and devotion, whereas the whistle is easy in that regard. However, with the flute you have far greater control over tone quality and loudness/quietness. On the whistle you have very little control in those two areas. If you want to explore these matters in depth, I suggest you consult my book "The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and tin Whistle." It's available through my website, and elsewhere. If you have further specific questions, just let me know.
Carbony recommends using a microfiber swab by BG. It's machine washable and holds up great. Just use a swab with a drop and pull. Don’t attempt to use anything with a rod or a brush. They state further that whistles with the insert for the F natural can be cleaned with the high whistle swab. The low whistle swab will not feed through the complex array of inserts.
With the slant finger holes and tubes, are the ends of those holes flush with the interior wall of the tube? Or do they protrude, which might cause extra work to keep them clean.
The chimney extender tubes (made of super thin wall carbon fiber) are used only on holes 1, 3 and 6, and they do indeed protrude slightly into the bore of the whistle. They are glued very securely into place with a two-part epoxy resin designed for carbon fiber. It's nearly impossible to knock them loose, but if that did happen the instrument carries a lifetime warranty, and it would be replaced at no charge. You can remove the mouthpiece entirely and then easily swab out the whistle body, or simply wash it in soap and water. Please let me know if you have any further questions!
Yes - in fact I bought one and I absolutely love playing it. Just like the low D, it is extremely comfortable for me to play, it is very responsive and the tone is beautiful. Pretty amazing. You can get one through my website store, and we'll get it right out to you.
@@greylarsenirishflutewhislte That's great to hear. If it's not too much to ask, I'd be interested in the exact hole size and spacing, the low D has those listed on carbony's own website but not for the C. I'd be glad to order from you but it seems that it's cheaper for me to order from an EU retailer to avoid 24% VAT plus other fees when it goes through customs.
@@Tremendouz I understand about the VAT. It makes sense to save some money! As for the information you requested, here are the hole sizes in millimeters, starting with the top hole: 6.35, 5.95, 6.35, 9.13, 9.92, 6.35. The distance between holes 1 and 2 (center of hole to center of hole) is 32.4 mm; between holes 2 and 3: 32.4 mm; between holes 4 and 5: 28.3 mm; between holes 5 and 6: also 28.3 mm.
@@greylarsenirishflutewhislte Thank you so much. That's seriously impressive, not only the hole distances but the biggest hole is smaller than in my tony dixon low D which already has smaller hole 5 than my other low D.
where can you try them out? I have supersmall hands. Went to be assessed at hospital and even the therapy lady thought I'd got a really small stretch, but between index finger and outstretched pinkie finger. I do manage to play Clarinet ok, I know these are supposed to be closer but I still don't know if I can reach on Carbony.
Where do you live? I might know someone near you who has one. Though during the pandemic, such a visit might be dicey. You can buy one from my online store, and you can return it for a refund if it doesn't work for you (as long as it is in new condition upon return).
After 7 months of playing the Carbony close-finger low D, I must say I enjoy it more each day! What a beautiful instrument.❤️
So glad to hear this! I love mine, too. It does everything I ask it to do. Even though I have large hands, the close finger hole spacing enables my hands to be very relaxed, and makes playing Irish ornamentation so much easier.
I couldn't be happier with my low D Carbony whistle with close finger hole spacing. It's fairly new to me but I have had a few weeks of practice with this whistle and I am more than pleased. I was an Irish flute player for nearly 30 years but a hand injury has made it necessary that I switch from flute to whistle. It wasn't a smooth transition because I rarely played whistle for all of my years in this genre. But a couple of years with the full range of mezzo whistles from Carbony and I fell in love with whistle playing. The low D was just icing on the cake as it were. I would have never considered a low D until I played one with chimney extenders.
Steven, thank you for sharing your experience. I am so happy that this innovation in finger hold spacing has opened new possibilities for you!
Gonna have to try one! (I can reach the lowest holes using pipers grip, but my short pinkie can't reach to support the weight of the whistle). I can play a low F just fine, so this looks like a great solution. :)
this is such a clever idea! As soon as you explained how it works, I just went "of course!!!" But of course, I never thought of it, and that's the mark of a really smart invention really; seems obvious, but only in hindsight!
Yes indeed,:an ingenious idea, beautifully executed.
Thank you! I had the opportunity to try a carbony low whistle in E last weekend and fell in love, but didn't want to purchase an E before getting the D. I have been debating whether or not to get the thumb holes and really appreciated you breaking that down. I'm a classical flutist and also play a lot of different cultural flutes, but have struggled to find a low D whistle that is comfortable for my tiny hands. In fact, I recently sold my Kerry Low D because I was so uncomfortable playing it. It's gorgeous and I really wanted to love it, but realized that I was never going to enjoy how it felt and sold it to someone who would. So glad to finally have the answer for a Low D that will work for me!
I'm so glad that this video helped you fully understand this wonderful whistle and the thumb hole options. I'd be happy to help with any further questions you might have. I hope you'll consider purchasing your whistle from our online store, and take advantage of the $30 discount with the coupon code "carbony30". Our store is at grey larsen dot com slash shop.
So I just ordered one!
Waited a while…. can’t wait😊⭐️
Thank you so much, Tyler. And I sent your whistle out the next day. When folks purchase through me it supports my work in developing whistle and flute materials in the future.
Very nice tutorial on what Carbony offers! Educational and clearly presented.
Thank you so much!
Fantastic video! Thank you so much.
So glad you like it! Thank you. I will check out your videos soon as well.
Thank you! Much appreciated! And nice playing. God bless you. He loves you!
Many thanks!
Amazing innovation! What a time to be alive (in that regards at least ;))...
Yes, indeed. This makes it possible for LOTS more people to play low whistles. Thank you, Carbony!
5:34 - Normal Spacing
6:24 - Close Spacing
I'm afraid I don't understand your comment. Would you please elaborate? Many thanks.
@@greylarsenirishflutewhislte Oh sorry. I was just putting time stamps for comparing the sounds of each whistle. I've really enjoyed all of your Carbony demonstrations.
@@NathanielDowell Got it. So glad you've enjoyed these Carbony whistle videos!
I prefer the sound of the normal spacing entirely!
@@boscobaracus1823 Now that you mention it, so do I! (but I have very small hands)
Thank you for this tremendous info!
You are most welcome! If you have any questions about these lovely instruments, feel free to ask and I will reply as quickly as I can.
@@greylarsenirishflutewhislte Hi Greg. I would be interested in a low F and the cost. Thank you...Sam
I'm glad to help you with this. If you want the chimneys that make the holes closer together, the cost for the low F is $500, minus the $30 discount I am offering (coupon code carbony30). If you don't need the chimneys, the cost is $400 minus that same $30 discount. You can order through my online store (at grey larsen dot com slash shop) or, if you prefer, I can email you a Paypal invoice. If you would like to correspond by email, my email is grey@greylarsen.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
Hello Grey, on the website I can choose between Standard bore or Big Bore, which one are you playing here? Standard Bore? Thank you for your calm, concise, natural and very helpful video here.
In tis video I am playing a Carbony Big Bore Low D Whistle with Close Spacing via Chimney Extenders. And I am so glad you have found the video to be helpful! Please feel free to ask me any questions that may help you.
@@greylarsenirishflutewhislte Hello Grey, please would you tell me what is the difference between Big Bore and Standard Bore? I have small hands and fingers, do I need the Standard? Thank you for your help, sir.
I am playing the Big Bore in this video. The Standard Bore version of this whistle has a narrower bore. It requires less air. Its high notes play more easily, and, as a trade-off, its lowest notes are quieter. Beginners on the whistle who want to play a low D whistle may find the Standard Bore easily to play than the Big Bore low D whistle. Soon I will make a video that compares the two. You may purchase either whistle at GreyLarsen dot com slash shop. I personally test out every whistle before shipping them, to make sure they have no flaws, and am happy to answer any question I can. I appreciate your support!
Omg I am a flutist but cannot play the Irish flute due to the huge spread. This is exciting
Yes, I completely agree. So many people can play this very comfortable low D whistle who had felt left out due to the wide finger spread required on almost all other low D whistles. I keep these whistles in stock, and test each one that I sell at greylarsen dot com slash store. I am happy to answer any questions about these instruments.
Wonderful. I want this whistle.
Yes, such a wonderful instrument. Worth saving up for!
Thank you for sharing, it's helpful.
Very glad to be of help!
Ah. With the added C hole, the fingering is closer to the fingering for the concert C flute, which is nice for those transitioning for a concert flute to this whistle!
Indeed!
The price must be beautiful too :(
I found a problem on the Irish Flute with closer finger spacing. It may not be as acute on a whistle, as the hand angle is more relaxed. I have a disproportionately long middle finger on each hand. On an Irish flute, aligning index and middle fingers on 1&2 & 4&5, the ring finger on each hand is pushed too far back to reach. I suspect, if the holes were offset for me, they might counter this. But for now, I'm back to a much more relaxed pipers grip right now on the close finger flute and a regular Low D whistle.
Thanks very much for this video. It is very informative. I am a beginner and I have just started out noodling around on a high D whistle. I very much want a low D, however. I love the rich low tones. I was resigned to learning on the high D because I didn't want to add the complexity of learning the piper's grip while I was just starting out. This close hole spacing, however, makes me think I could play this low whistle even as a beginner. Do you think this is a beginner friendly whistle? Also, I was wondering about the thumb holes. They seem like a great addition but I was also wondering if they present additional challenges for beginners? They seem pretty straightforward and beneficial but I really want a whistle that is easy to play. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again.
Yes, this is definitely a beginner-friendly whistle, for sure. And I would recommend the thumb holes. If you wanted to, you could tape over the thumb holes at first to get used to the six holes of the whistle, and then take off the tape later to get used to covering the thumb holes. The thumb holes require a specific location for your thumbs, but I, for one, find it very easy to cover those holes and I don't mind at all having my thumbs in those specific positions. Please let me know if you have further questions.
I apologize for not replying to you sooner! Yes, this whistle is just great for a beginner. It is very easy to play, and so pleasing. I think I would recommend that a beginner go without the thumb holes at first. You can always have Carbony add them at a later date if you would like the expanded capabilities they provide.
Don't worry go for it. Beginner here thought like you got myself a low c and loan and behold you learn to stretch 😉
To me the close finger one sounds a bit dead. I got a friend to play a bit of each randomly and I got it right every time.
500 dollars for a low D? I have never met a man with smaller hands than me ,though my go to is an offset Low C
that l bought from Shearwater for £55. His Low d is £ 62,My point......you could buy several low whistles for 500d
Of course l understand some may wish to have close fingering,but l say,have faith in yourself and practice ,even with small hands it’s possible!
The first flute sounder warmer,rounder❤️i prefer the first
Good to know your opinion!
Its great to hear the two versions of the same tune. I would really like closer holes for the d/e/f but the tuning for me is paramount. On the big bore the C# in the demo doesn't sound quite right... very slightly flat... Is this the case?
The C# is the most malleable and sensitive note on the whistle, in terms of pitch, because the air column, with all the fingers holes open, is at it's shortest length. On all whistles the player must control the intonation of C# with the speed at which they blow their air. This is true of others notes as well, of course, but none more than C#. The intonation of the C# on this whistle is spot on in my opinion. It is just up to the player to place it's pitch where they want it within the a range of possible nuance. It sounds like you would likely choose to place it a bit sharper than I did in this recording. In the key of D major, C# is the 7th note, or "leading tone," and I play it sharper in such tunes than I do for tunes in G major, where C# is a sharp 4th, or in A major where it is a major third. I hope this helps shed some light!
Hello. Is this whistle ambidextrous? I play left-handed, but I'm aware that the default versions of some low whistles have the holes slightly offset for a right-hander.
These are indeed ambidextrous. They work equally well for right and left-handed players.
Hi Grey ! I am seriously considering investing in this whistle. I have a couple of questions. Firstly how easily are the second octave notes obtained ( I have found even quite expensive whistles very difficult in this regard- only exception thus far being Chris Wall’s low D!) and secondly I am intrigued by the thumb hole options!! Am I right in supposing that one must keep either or both such additional holes covered all the time when playing other than when one wishes to obtain a C or F natural - and how does that impact on comfort when playing? Many thanks!
Hi Roger. Thank you for your questions. It does help, with all whistles, and especially the larger ones, to use your lips to create a narrower and faster stream of air when playing in the second register. I am sure you will find it helpful to try this. Using this technique (as I do with all whistles) I find this Carbony low D whistle to be quite easy to play in the upper register. Regarding the thumb holes, you are correct that you must keep these holes covered except when using them to play F or C natural. This is easy with the C hole. Some people find the position of the F hole takes a little getting used to, as it does require you to place your bottom hand thumb a bit lower than you might be used to doing. I found that to be an easy adjustment personally. I hope this helps. I can send you photos showing the hand position when covering these thumb holes if you wish.
I find the second octave notes quite easy to produce. Having said that, there is now an option for a narrower bore (called the "standard bore" as opposed to the "big bore") which makes the second octave easier still to play. You will find it at my website, grey larsen dot com slash shop. The trade-off with the standard bore is a slightly quieter low register. You are correct about the thumb holes - you must keep them closed except when you want to use them to play F or C. I have the thumb holes on my own Carbony whistles and I do not find it a problem at all to keep them covered. They are placed very ergonomically.
Hi Greg! It's me again; I will be ln touch; Would it be better to get a low D or low F to play in in F...Sam
It would definitely be much easier to play in F on and F whistle, even if you were to get a low D with both thumb holes.
I'm wondering how the extended pipe going into to bore at an angle, as shown in the illustration, on the low D doesn't interfere with the wind blowing through the whistle. Any ideas about this?
I do know that the chimneys do not interfere with the acoustics of the whistle in any way, but it would take someone with engineering/acoustics expertise to answer why that is so. Does anyone want to chime in on that?
But smaller ID should increase lenght of the whistle and distance between holes also and also its will affect on tone and this whistle will tendency to play hard in lower register
Thank you for your comments, but in fact none of these suppositions are true in this case. In the video you can compare the tone of the two low D whistle (with and without close hole spacing). The low notes speak very easily and do not play hard - no change in that. The length of the whistle is not impacted, and, as you can see in the video, the finger holes are very close together.
is this a wide bore or standard bore?
with thumbhole or non? thanks
This is a wide bore (it's called the Big Bore) and it is the one with two thumb holes (for C natural and F natural). Please ask away if you have further questions!
У меня не получается постановка пальцев, очень тонкие. Приспособилась по своему и заиграла.)
How would you compare the Irish low D whistle to the low D flute. Im debating. Thank you in advance and I appreciate your tutorial video.
That's a very big topic. There is a huge difference. To learn to produce good tone on the flute takes a lot of time and devotion, whereas the whistle is easy in that regard. However, with the flute you have far greater control over tone quality and loudness/quietness. On the whistle you have very little control in those two areas. If you want to explore these matters in depth, I suggest you consult my book "The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and tin Whistle." It's available through my website, and elsewhere. If you have further specific questions, just let me know.
How to clean it without damaging the chimney extenders?
Carbony recommends using a microfiber swab by BG. It's machine washable and holds up great. Just use a swab with a drop and pull. Don’t attempt to use anything with a rod or a brush. They state further that whistles with the insert for the F natural can be cleaned with the high whistle swab. The low whistle swab will not feed through the complex array of inserts.
With the slant finger holes and tubes, are the ends of those holes flush with the interior wall of the tube? Or do they protrude, which might cause extra work to keep them clean.
The chimney extender tubes (made of super thin wall carbon fiber) are used only on holes 1, 3 and 6, and they do indeed protrude slightly into the bore of the whistle. They are glued very securely into place with a two-part epoxy resin designed for carbon fiber. It's nearly impossible to knock them loose, but if that did happen the instrument carries a lifetime warranty, and it would be replaced at no charge. You can remove the mouthpiece entirely and then easily swab out the whistle body, or simply wash it in soap and water. Please let me know if you have any further questions!
@@greylarsenirishflutewhislte Thank you
@@brianwrynn3109 You Bet!
Hi! Have you tried the new(?) Carbony low C with close finger spacing? I'm wondering how it compares to the low D
Yes - in fact I bought one and I absolutely love playing it. Just like the low D, it is extremely comfortable for me to play, it is very responsive and the tone is beautiful. Pretty amazing. You can get one through my website store, and we'll get it right out to you.
@@greylarsenirishflutewhislte That's great to hear. If it's not too much to ask, I'd be interested in the exact hole size and spacing, the low D has those listed on carbony's own website but not for the C.
I'd be glad to order from you but it seems that it's cheaper for me to order from an EU retailer to avoid 24% VAT plus other fees when it goes through customs.
@@Tremendouz I understand about the VAT. It makes sense to save some money! As for the information you requested, here are the hole sizes in millimeters, starting with the top hole: 6.35, 5.95, 6.35, 9.13, 9.92, 6.35. The distance between holes 1 and 2 (center of hole to center of hole) is 32.4 mm; between holes 2 and 3: 32.4 mm; between holes 4 and 5: 28.3 mm; between holes 5 and 6: also 28.3 mm.
@@greylarsenirishflutewhislte Thank you so much. That's seriously impressive, not only the hole distances but the biggest hole is smaller than in my tony dixon low D which already has smaller hole 5 than my other low D.
where can you try them out? I have supersmall hands. Went to be assessed at hospital and even the therapy lady thought I'd got a really small stretch, but between index finger and outstretched pinkie finger. I do manage to play Clarinet ok, I know these are supposed to be closer but I still don't know if I can reach on Carbony.
Where do you live? I might know someone near you who has one. Though during the pandemic, such a visit might be dicey. You can buy one from my online store, and you can return it for a refund if it doesn't work for you (as long as it is in new condition upon return).
$550.00 to $620.0
Pity its so stupidly expensive