Question 1

My whistle is uneven, with about 1-2 mm overlap underneath, making it difficult to play; is this normal?

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Yes, this is the original construction for metal whistles from the days before suitable seamless tubing was made.  It shouldn't make it difficult to play, but newcomers to whistles need to get the hang of how much breath is needed to get the right sound from each make of whistle.  Clarke's reason for making this version, with the plastic head was that the original version with the wooden stop in the integral head was less durable.  This was if it got too wet or the makeup of sweets that children might have been sucking before playing damaged it.  Otherwise the original style, one piece whistles should give their unique sound and pleasure for many years.

I would add that the traditional Clarke whistle is lovely and with a particular whispy sound that many like.  The Sweetone whistles are more robust, but retain something of the original sound, whilst being a bit easier to play.

Question 2

Is this the same as the Clark Sweetone? or a different model?

Accepted Answer

Identical to look at as I have both.Tune wise the Sweetone sounds the best to me don't know why.

Question 3

How do you clean it if you can't remove the head?

Accepted Answer

I just wipe mine with a disinfectant wet wipe

Question 4

Does it come with a pouch?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't come with a pouch. Most inexpensive whistles don't. The Clarke C is a classic, in fact, the first mass-produced whistle, dating to the 1830s. This is the D, the standard key for the ensemble playing of fiddle tunes. But no pouch.

ASIN	B0002I8Y6W
Best Sellers Rank	27,660 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 218 in Whistles
Brand Name	Clarke Tinwhistle
Colour	Dark Green
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,617)
Finish Type	Painted
Global Trade Identification Number	00026600000004, 08774120003440
Included Components	With Case
Instrument Key	D
Item Dimensions	15 x 15 x 257 millimetres
Item Type Name	Whistle
Item Weight	0.05 Pounds
Manufacturer	Clarke Tinwhistle
Manufacturer Part Number	CWD
Material Type	Brass
Model Name	Clarke Whistle
Model Number	CWD
Number of Items	1
Product Warranty	1 year manufacturers.
Set Name	Green Whistle
Sound Profile	Bright
Style	Traditional
UPC	026600000004

Clarke Tinwhistle CWD Celtic D Whistle - Dark Green

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