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"Meg" Whistle
by Clarke
Available in the key of D or C
 
In 1843 Robert Clarke invented the tinwhistle. The first
ones that he manufactured were called Megs.
Meg is the Victorian word for a halfpenny and that is precisely what Robert's
tinwhistle cost to buy. In making such an inexpensive real musical instrument,
Robert brought affordable music to the masses and, in no time, his instruments
were becoming available world-wide.
Now, in a way, the Clarke Company is making History repeat itself. We have
started manufacturing a new tinwhistle that we have called the Meg.
The introduction of the Meg is a result of combining, the design of our popular
UK manufactured Sweetone range, with
budget raw materials and modified productions process.
Megs are now available in many Colors, including Gold!
The Meg whistle plays great and is very similar
in tone and playability to the popular Clarke
Sweetone. It is one of the best whistles for a beginner - it is
played very easily in the entire two octave range, and is capable of all the
ornamentation that other whistles are.
NOTE:
Unlike the Natural Original Clarke and
the Natural Sweetone the
silver-colored version of the Meg is actually painted - it shouldn't react to
oils in your fingers the way that the "Natural" Clarkes do (the "Natural"
Clarkes take on a "well played look"
fairly quickly).
Also
included is a fingering chart and songsheet.
The whistle is made of tin, and the mouthpiece is plastic. They can also be made
tunable; take a look in our Beginner's Section for more info on how
to do this.
If you are new to playing whistle, we recommend that you start with a
whistle in the key of D. See our Beginner's
Section for more info on whistle keys.
(Don't forget to order a Whistle
Pouch for your whistle!)
The Gold Meg is also
available as part of the Victorian
Whistle Set!!!
Please Note:
You'll be able to choose your color(s) below, but if the color that you've
chosen is not in stock, we'll pick a nice color for you. If you'd prefer to wait
for your color choice, please put a note stating that in the "Special
Instructions" box as you check-out.
Clarke Meg
Key of D or C - $3.00 each
OR
If you prefer, you can still use our
Original Order Form (not secure)
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