BASSWHISTLES
"A Basswhistle is a Tinwhistle that is octave below a Low Whistle."
Whistles way down low. Page Updated: 18-June-2011
Pictured here, A 6-key Low-Low-D Basswhistle with Emerald Green Paint and brass keys. 34.5 inches (875 mm) tall. All Bass keys of C through A are now available. Sound Sample Newer baswhistles have optional piezoelectrice pickup with 1/4" Jack. Non-Chromatic Diatonic Models play the simple D major scale (diatonic) and designed for 2 octaves. Bass-A's are also know as Low-Low-A's, this is the basswhistle version with keys to make it easier to play.
Bass-A $200 Bell Note: 220Hz, 6 Normally Open Keys jointed by stack rods Bass-G $210 Bell Note: 196Hz, 6 Normally Open Keys jointed by stack rods Bass-F $220 Bell Note: 174Hz, 6 Normally Open Keys jointed by stack rods Bass-E $240 Bell Note: 165Hz, 6 Normally Open Keys jointed by stack rods Bass-Eb $240 Bell Note: 156Hz, 6 Normally Open Keys jointed by stack rods Bass-D $200 Bell Note: 147Hz, 6 Normally Open Keys jointed by stack rods Bass-C $275 Bell Note: 139Hz, 6 Normally Open Keys jointed by stack rods
Tuning is standard equal temperament, based on A=440 at 70 Deg. F. Some of the higher pitched models do not need the headjoint folded, this is optional to the person ordering the whistle.
Keys are made of Brass, operated by coiled spring loaded stack rod. Close-up photos of key assembly to be posted at a later date. Has hookup in back of whistle for Saxophone style neck strap.
Block is made from wood with aerodynamic inlet profile and curved windway.
Basswhistles have hinge-like keys that allow partial closure for some pitch bending by slightly releasing the key. This allows for special note ornamentation.
Colors Available, Emerald Green (in Picture), Lt. Blue, Plum Purple, Glossy Black, Candy Apple Red, Yellow MP3 Sample Diatonic Model in Bass-D
Materials: 1 1/2" PVC with brass keys, wood fipple, closed cell foam pads.. Pricing and delivery will be listed on this page in the near future.
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Jubilee Music Instruments & Crafts
1573 King Ave. BOX 227
Kings Mills OH 45034 USA
(513) 398-8617