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Here is the song I wrote for my wife Shannon before we were married, with Fianna's Pat McReynolds on 12-string guitar and me on the Clarke Sweetone: [Shannon's Song]. I may be turning into a crusty old man, but I think all whistlers should start with Clarkes, because I don't think you understand why the other kinds of whistle are like they are until you get your mind (and fingers) wrapped around the Clarke.I like the Clarke original very much, although there is a lot of variance from whistle to whistle. Some are pure-toned and very clean with some resistance, others are breathy and edgy and feel like trying to blow down a rain barrel. The Sweetone is a perfect whistle for kids and for learners who don't like having the wood of the original model on their lip. Although lots of players have a real aversion to the Sweetone, I think it's an OK whistle. The intonation is good, the balance between octaves is very good, and the tone is clean and a bit chiffy. The Meg is their latest model, and has the distinction of being the cheapest whistle made, selling for about $3. They are quite similar to the higher-priced Sweetone line (about $8, for the big spenders amongst you!), but seem to have less consistency from whistle to whistle.
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