JOHN SINDT | Tin Whistle Review - IS THIS THE BEST WHISTLE EVER?

[@NamaskarShanti]

I bought one of John's whistles well over twenty years ago (for about $75.00 USD) while attending The Catskills Irish Music Festival. John was selling them at the festival. I am only discovering tonight ( November 2020) ....what the... JS ... initials stand for carved at the back of the whistle!!!! I had NO idea back then who John was... but I do today!! The whistle remains my favourite to this day!!! Go figure...What I learn on KZbin!! Thanks John for a fantastic whistle!!!!

[@usernamemykel]

$60 + $3 shipping in 1999 when I got mine. A treasure indeed!!!!!!!

[@NamaskarShanti]

I think we both got a pretty good deal back then considering where those whistle have shot up to since. I hope you were able to dig it out from that shoebox and play a few tunes. :)

[@usernamemykel]

@@NamaskarShanti Oh yes, definitely! Interestingly, at $60, it's still my most expensive tinwhistle/pennywhistle. I've some Dixons, Clarkes (Classic, Sweetone, MEG), Feadogs, Walton and others, but the Sindt outperforms them all.

[@NamaskarShanti]

usernamemykel ....you have a wide collection of whistles in that shoebox :) Back when I bought the Sindth...I bought a whistle made in nickel by another maker ( Coleman). I had no idea who he was either :) Turns out his whistles were THE ones to buy too... little did I know! They are very pricy today too to buy...even a used one. I prefer the softer... brass tone of the JS over the Coleman. The Coleman is great at sessions though and can drown out any fiddle player or box player sitting next to me! Lol ...Volume... it has ;)

[@usernamemykel]

Kevin Ryall Never heard/ read of a Coleman brand whistle. Whatever the name (A rose by any name smells as sweet) - enjoy!

[@EddyW01]

Love the raw sound of this whistle. It sounds amazing.

[@usernamemykel]

I bought my "D" John Sindt for about $60 if I remember correctly, but that was before his whistles became famous for their quality and tone, and before the two year waiting list - lucky me! Now I have to rescue it from it's shoebox prison.

[@markc1234golf]

i don't like the sound at all tbh.

[@willowraevynwood865]

I subscribed to your channel recently. I've had my tin whistle for about 5 years but never got serious about learning to play it until now. Thank you for all the great videos! I'm going through all your past videos while I'm at work. Seriously, it makes my day fly by! Again, thank you!

[@seanscorr1729]

I think the Lir whistle has a better sound. Dealgan.

[@ytliekb]

Very well done review. People must understand there is a difference between a custom made whistle and a mass produced whistle which naturally effects the cost. Everyone has a different budget and preference in sound of an instrument. Intonation may be the priority or should be while many players must stay within their particular budgets. All said, to each their own. @CutiePie btw, counting down to your big day and wondering how you'll announce it :) Have a beautiful thirtieth weekend and be well.

[@joegilbert9729]

I love that sound. It feels good. It feels like when the night is cool on a summer day and the family is winding down, theres a brief magical window of time when everyone can be calm and focus together. Love the videos. Thank you for all the work you pour into making these.

[@iaenmor]

£150 is a deal for a John Sindt. Most seem to be going for £200-300 used. If I would have had the chance to buy one like that for the price I would have bought it in a heart beat. Very nice whistle. Thanks for showing it.

[@markc1234golf]

hype cause it's rare .

[@markc1234golf]

Mcmagnus is waaay better for eg.

[@yiqiaozhang7767]

I just got a new John Sindt high D directly from John! So good , es ist so fantastisch

[@mattk6719]

For that kind money, it better be made from the wood of the Elder tree and able to bend time when I play.

[@sechale]

Stil about 40x less than a good concertina :) :)

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

It does fold space

[@alexishopkins526]

Very beautiful sound. Definitely a whistle I will try to add to my collection at some point in my life haha

[@JoshBeckman]

Love the video, songs, and whistle. Gonna go find that waitlist!

[@MrSeedi76]

Thanks for the review! I love the stronger bell note. My copycat Killarney has a very weak bell note unfortunately. I might have to shell out the money for the real deal after all.

[@snowlothar45]

Thanks for the review. I was lucky enough to order and receive one from John before he retired (They were much less expensive then, but a year wait). I put it away and forgot about it, since I like my Jerry Freeman Tweeked Generation and Mellow Dogs so much. With this memory jog I will have to give it a second chance.

[@linhuskun]

Wow, it's really expensive but I loved the sound of it. thanks, stephanie, you're amazing

[@samlichtenstein2754]

How does it compare with the Killarney whistles?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I honestly can't remember I'm afraid, I didn't keep either.

[@f1948s]

Thanks for all of your reviews. I remember when I was on a list to get one of his whistles about 11years ago. Decided to cancel and pick up on another brand. Should have just waited it out. His are awesome. Can you tell me how you do the recording to smooth out the sound and add a little reverb. I sure would like to know how to do that.

[@melodywhistle9017]

oh.my.god. the whistle of my dreams :'( thank you for the review

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

very nice

[@usernamemykel]

Yes, it's the BEST. Period!

[@jaimekilloran2683]

Very nice playing. I bought a high 'D' Sindt years ago. I'm curious as to why you would have an Eb. That's an unusual key.

[@carolkoresko6443]

So, 'luck o' the Irish' finding a Patrick O'Riordan or John Sindt, have you ever reviewed a Burke whistle? And, what is your favorite whistle to play?

[@geezmcgeez]

John Sindt is still making whistles [e-mail] will get you in contact.

[@Reeldin58]

Your John Sindt whistle sounds stunning. I've heard wonderful things about them but never had the pleasure to play one.

[@zephyr3965]

Hello Stephanie, could you tell me what software you use for sound smoothing and the echo effect in some of your videos? Thank you!

[@xiane9668]

Thanks! Perhaps , when you have a bit of time, you could do a head to head sound comparison with the Kilarney? The same song on each one? They look like siblings, if not twins, and the Kilarneys are much easier to come by, and cheaper, if less collectible. I know, very demanding for someone getting excellent information for free!

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Sure, no problem ☺️

[@usernamemykel]

The Killarney is a clone/copy of the Sindt. It's called "Follow the leader".

[@dcmcvarish]

Not only is it a wonderful whistle (I have a C and D) but John is a very nice and interesting man. (I had the pleasure of meeting him when I picked up my D).

[@Recommendable]

I am sorry for my ignorance and lack of skill when it comes down to finding John Sindt's contact info. How can one contact the maker and buy a new flute? And where does he live? Thank you.

[@usernamemykel]

Douglas, I agree - the same day that I received my tinwhistle, I lost my job. I had not paid John in advance. I told him that I just lost my job and would be returning the whistle to him because I didn't know when my next paycheck would be. He told me to keep the whistle and pay whenever I could. Fortunately, the very next day I got another job.

[@ericjam6346]

The whistle sounds real good. Wish I had one of those Sindt whistles myself.

[@Guy-Usf4]

Hello! Are you planning on making that second Killarney video to give feedback on them? I'm quite interested in getting one but wanted to hear your full review of the whistles now that you have played them more. Thanks for your hard work as always!

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Yes, I have brass Killarney too now ☺️

[@psychesonic1]

Yeah, that's a great timbre.

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

I prefer the raw sound, maybe it's because you are a great whistle player and don't need autotuned👌😊😉😉❤️👏

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

Also does this whistle clog as much as the killarney? Have you tried Lír Whistles?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Lir whistles are great. I have the full collection, and reviews on them. Killarney whistles clog more than Lir or Sindt in my experience.

[@Rees0621]

Hello Stephanie. It seems to be the whistle Rolls Royce. As far as I'm concerned, I'm happy with my killarney : just good enough for my non professionnaI use 😉. I'm waiting them to make a Bb one (love this key). Just another thing, pease help me : I can't find Eluveitie Isara part 2 ?!... Did you release it ? Have a beautiful Day...

[@sspiegler]

I'm looking for a recommendation to a low D whistle. Can you recommend one or two that isn't going to send me to prison $$ and has good tone and intonation?? Thanks!

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

It's a lot to do with personal taste to be honest. This video might help though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b561aZJpi7Gnbc0

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

There's also a comparison of some affordable lie whistles here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4DWZmh7iLxqepI

[@bradsand5376]

It's a cracking little whistle is good thing I am assuming? I know in some way cracking could be considered bad? :)

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

It's not literally 'cracking' 😉

[@tobyspreadborough6714]

Hi Stephanie, love the channel! Helps me a lot for learning new tunes after picking the whistle back up after a fair few years. The John Sindt sounds amazing but I was wondering if you ever plan on doing a review on the Setanta low whistles by John O’Brien? Considering buying one but would be interested to hear your opinion :)

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I have no plans (or funds) to buy one at the moment I'm afraid, but maybe sometime in the future ☺️

[@stavroskariotis4692]

please make a review on generation tin whistles

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I have lots of reviews that feature generation tin whistles. If you check my 'reviews, tips and tricks' playlist you'll find a few 😊

[@sfrancies87]

What happened to your other new channel?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I just haven't had time for it unfortunately. It's a shame as a lot has changed since my first few videos and I could do with posting updates, but I struggle to keep two videos a week posted on this channel while alongside a full time job.

[@Segnor1]

Lucky girl :) I just bought a Killarney whistle for 70 euros, it's very similar.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I have a selection of Killarney whistles now, (brass and nickel) they are pretty similar in build and shape, though they do sound a little different though and play differently too :) both great whistles!

[@MrSeedi76]

That's because a Killarney is a cheap copy of a John Sindt. He invented that design.

[@jimmyhawkins7696]

Would you recommend to a beginner? You sound great on whatever whistle you play.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I don't usually recommend high end or expensive whistles to beginners, because it's a waste of money if you find you never play it. I usually recommend something cheap and cheerful (Clarke Sweetone or Feadog Pro) while you're getting used to the fingering and breath control, then treating yourself to an upgrade 6 months down the line (kind of like a reward for doing well and sticking with it) 😆

[@domjkof5327]

Hi Stephanie! I really love your videos, and the joy that you radiate when you talk 😁 Have you ever tought about making a comparison between the John Sindt and the Killarney? They look so alike, and I'd like to see them compared. (Including the Wild Irish Whistle would be the cherry on top 😋). Keep on making videos! Greetings from Italy ❤

[@usernamemykel]

The Killarney is a copy of the Sindt, so no comparison. It's called "Follow the leader".

[@samlichtenstein2754]

1:16

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

Which whistle would you recommend, setanta ,Killarney or John sindt high whistle

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I haven't tried a Sindt high D, so I couldn't comment on that, but the Killarney whistles are slightly more comfortable in the mouth than Setanta. Killarney whistles do have the tendancy to clog though. I haven't noticed that with Setanta as yet.

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

CutiePie no problem,Looking forward to fairy tale of New York,I sent mine yesterday Shane McFerran

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

Is the John sindt about the same weight as the killarney?? Heavier on the mouthpiece?? Pls reply

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Similar, but not exactly the same. Fairly similar in weight.

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle OK, which do you prefer (sound) killarney, setanta or John sindt (high whistle)

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

Because I'm thinking about buying a new whistle

[@almatka1]

Cutipie, where can I buy this whistle? I cannot find their HomePage. I only find second hand whistles. So if I am interested in John Sindt whistle in D where can I order one?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I don't think John had a website, most people seem to have met him or emailed him. You may be able to find a contact address online.

[@almatka1]

I Still believe The Dixon traditional D tin whistle is The Best. Sounds Good And available price. This cost too much. I have quite a big collextion of D. It sounds beautiful too, But The Dixon is as nice as this.

[@Segnor1]

It's easier to hit the high octave with Killarney or John Sindt though.

[@almatka1]

Thurold Dixon Sweet brass is quite easy to reach octave.

[@almatka1]

Thurold And The difference in price is quite large.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@almatka1 The Chris Wall Sweetbrass is still my personal favourite whistle, but i'd say this is a better 'quality' whistle :)

[@almatka1]

CutiePie I believe you, it is just too expensive. Other teachers believe this one while others can Play amazing on simple Tin whistle. Maybe it is just The question of taste. I loved The song you played on it more than The whistle itself. It is beautiful.

[@baksteen123]

Fluteshop.eu has a brand new one on their website, you pay a bit more than the original price but might be worth it if you want to skip the 3 year waiting list And tbh it's still cheaper than some of the second hand whistles.

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

Did the whistle come in a case/pouch?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

It was second hand, not directly from the maker, so I don't know unfortunately.

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

Does a john sindt whistle come with a case?

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I don't know, I wouldn't have thought so...

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle thanks

[@ShaneMcFerran_]

CutiePie when are you making the review of the killarney whistle

[@usernamemykel]

Mine didn't, but that was many years ago, before any waiting list.

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

I just found out that acorn pennywhistles have been around since 1981.

[@usernamemykel]

You neglected to mention that they are of poor quality.

[@nya6730]

Love this.

[@almatka1]

But The song is Lovely: dunmore lassiess. I Should Like to learn it. :-) if you put on a tutorial that would be great. Also The polka is Lovely.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

There are links to both of the tunes at the end of the video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYa2q4qEZZdgaZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqHFpoqPhtCBo7c

[@bobbyfellman550]

It would be the literal BEST THING IN THE UNIVERSE if you did a tutorial on Empty Pocket Blues by The Incredible String Band

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Send me a link, I'll check it out ☺️

[@annewheadon7396]

how can I contact him?

[@geezmcgeez]

[e-mail]

[@lyncharose7912]

[e-mail]

[@ytliekb]

I've had all your playlists going for the past few days 2xN :)

[@mattk6719]

Pretty sure you got taken. I definitely do not think it's worth that kind of money. Edit: (my wonderful clarke sweetone @ only $15 USD sounds just as good and I still paid less than that for my Chieftain V5.)

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

I'll be honest, I wouldn't have spent that kind of money on a high whistle for myself...I bought this mainly to be able to share the experience of it with my KZbin followers who are interested in high end whistle reviews :) I have a lot of whistles, some much cheaper and some more expensive. I'm a fan of Clarke whistles and own two Sweetones, but this is a considerably better instrument in every way - build quality, sound, easy of playing - you can certainly see, feel and hear the quality. That being said - sound is a very personal thing. I still personally prefer the sound of my Chris Wall Sweetbrass, and that cost considerably less. As for the 'manufacturer' being lazy - I'd have to disagree there. It's a handmade instrument, not a factory churned out piece. I'm pretty sure the waiting times are due to the demand and the amount of work (undertaken by ONE man) and time needed to make each instrument by hand :)

[@MrSeedi76]

First: John Sindt is one of the most respected whistle makers out there and a legend. And the man is over 80 and makes those whistles alone. That is why he has such a long waiting list.

[@mattk6719]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle and MrSeedi76 I see. I was wrong to assume, and "lazy" was the wrong word to use. Whether is is worth the wait and price is subjective. As for me, it seems unnecessarily overpriced.

[@usernamemykel]

@@mattk6719 So. you drive a Kia, right?

[@usernamemykel]

She did NOT get taken - Sindt's whistles are gems, They are so great that Killarney copied them rather than design their own.

[@davidhill1634]

Cutie pie let me teach you to understand play it faster because I play more Irish music and I than you can think of

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

What do you mean "beautiful people"?

[@usernamemykel]

Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@usernamemykel Ah - good, then 4 years later - you can explain it, go on …

[@usernamemykel]

It was apparent to me that during the four years, nobody helped you to understand what the expression "Beautiful people" means, and I didn't want you to remain ignorant, so you're welcome.@@whynottalklikeapirat

[@RajithaRajan]

❤

[@markc1234golf]

it's not the best whistle they are just rare, it's a load of "pfaff" honestly . I like the sound of the lir much better.

[@francescobarra6121]

As I said last time, this comment is not about the video: You are beautiful! 😍

[@heebieggs]

She is, but the creeping is somewhat and insult to the quality of the information conveyed in the video imo :( she's a great player! Her tips are carrying me through my first month of playing

[@francescobarra6121]

@@heebieggs you're right! I mean, she is beautiful besides being a great player 😀 (I'm not a native speaker, I hope my concept is clear)

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

@@heebieggs Thank you. I'm so glad my content has been helpful :) as for compliments, I don't mind either way, as long as everyone is being nice to each other that's all that matters. x

[@usernamemykel]

...in many ways!!

[@ЭрикХамитов-ш4щ]

Отлично играешь! Удачи. From russia😁!

[@avangergaming4855]

You look like a angle

[@usernamemykel]

36 degrees? I would definitely say that she is acute angle.

[@kursatdeviren3861]

I am from Turkey please don't be offensive :D

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

Offensive?

[@kursatdeviren3861]

@@CutiepieTinWhistle The football match that we played with Ireland I say :D

[@usernamemykel]

I had Thanksgiving turkey yesterday!