I make an Irish Whistle in the key of D. All my whistles will have a wood head and brass body. The combination of materials yields a bit of that traditional sound, like a Generation or Feadog, while the wood head helps to mellow out the second octave. The head uses delrin in the mouthpiece, which I find less conducive to moisture issues in the windway.
The wide band supporting the wood has an engraved design using the Rose Engine Machine. The mouthpiece and plug are both made from Delrin, and therefore are dimensionally stable in wet conditions and less apt to condensation problems.
Here's my friend Ken Cope playing one of my D whistles.
And another played by Will Macmorran.
www.willmacmorran.com
Jeremy Bingaman playing both my Rudall model flute and one of my whistles.
Unfortunately, I cannot devote a lot of time to whistle making. I have a waiting list for the whistles, and will make them as I have time, with flute production remaining the priority. I cannot give a firm date for completion, but it's been generally about 1 year. If you would like one, please get in touch to get on the waiting list.
Price is currently $400.
Kevin Crawford playing a tune on one of my whistles, owned by my friend Peter Maguire up in Boston. This was posted to Facebook. He has since purchased his own JH whistle. :)
Colin Farrell playing one of my whistles in Olivewood. This was posted on Facebook. You can learn more about Colin's music from his website.