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Susato Kildare

Many Keys and Colors


The Susato Kildare continues to be one of our most popular whistles. It's easy to play throughout its entire two octave range (making it a very good whistle for the beginner), and is loud enough to keep up with other instruments during sessions.

Susato whistles are made of durable ABS plastic and have a bright, round tone. Each whistle includes a heavy vinyl pouch, an adjustable (removable) thumbrest and a fingering chart (see pics below).

Note that these whistles tunable!
The tuning joint has a rubber O-ring that makes it slide smoothly, while holding it firmly in position while playing.

Kildare Set
The new "Very Small Bore" Susatos are shown farther down this page

 

If you're new to whistle, we recommend that you choose a Soprano D whistle. For more on this, please see our
Beginner's Section.

 

12 Position Stand

The twelve position stand is available separately or as part of the full set. It holds 4 narrow, 4 medium and 4 large bore whistles. A new 15 position stand is also now available (to also hold the Susato "Very Narrow Bore" whistles).

 

 

 

Susato "Very Small Bore" Whistles

The original Susato Soprano Whistle is considered a "Small Bore" whistle (the bore is the diameter of the barrel of the whistle). Susato has now answered requests for a quieter, sweeter sounding whistle for the soprano keys - the "Very Small Bore" Soprano whistle.

Note that a few higher keys (Soprano F & G) are now also available.

 

- Susato Low Whistles with Keys! -

As you've probably seen mentioned many places at our website, the Low Whistle can be very intimidating, due to its large size. Susato has addressed this problem by adding the option of keys to their Low (wide-bore) whistles. We are currently stocking the Susato Dublin and Kildare Low D whistles with one key on the lowest hole (the "D" hole).
We are stocking the Kildare Low C with three keys (the keys are on the top hole, the third hole down from the top, and the bottom hole - these would be the A, the F, and the C holes on a C whistle).

The unique design of the key allows you to completely cover the hole as long as your finger rests anywhere on the key (see image below)..

These keys are available for any fingerholes on any of the Susato Wide-bore whistles (and the Medium-bore whistles, up to the key of G). If you'd like to special-order one that we don't list here, please feel free to contact us for details.

 

 

 

Susato Pouches
All Kildare whistles include a heavy vinyl pouch
(Colors will vary)

 

Susato Fingering Chart

 

* A Note about Medium-bore and Wide-bore Susato Whistles
Susato used to make all of their whistles from one of two different bore sizes (the "bore" is the diameter - or width - of the whistle). The wide-bore is great for low whistles; the narrow-bore is perfect for soprano whistles. The problem was that a few keys fell in-between - namely F, G, A and Bb. Low F and the Low G were a little to high for the wide-bore style; A and Bb were a little too low for the narrow-bore.
This problem was solved by introducing the "Medium-bore" - a diameter that is in-between. The complete set of 12 whistles shown below includes the medium bore F, G, A and Bb whistles.

The medium-bore Susato is a good choice for a first Low Whistle. Its narrower design and smaller finger holes make it simpler to get the hang of, while still achieving that wonderful "Low Whistle sound". If you're new to whistle, the Low Whistle can be a bit intimidating. Please see our Low Whistle Section before deciding if a Low Whistle is right for you.

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You might also want to take a look at our
Engraved Susato Kildares and our Three-Whistle Sets

 

We can also special order Susatos for you. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for, feel free to contact us via email.


Susato Kildare Whistles
(All Whistles are Black unless noted otherwise)


Simply check the boxes beside the whistles that you would like to order below, then click on the "Add to your  Shopping Cart" Button.

Very Small Bore
  #864 - Soprano G - $34.90
  #865 - Soprano F - $34.90
  #866 - Soprano E - $34.90
#867 - Soprano Eb - $34.90
#868 - Soprano D - $34.90

 

Small Bore
#527 - Soprano Eb - $34.90
#213 - Soprano D - $34.90
#213 - Soprano Db (C#) - $34.90
#523 - Soprano C - $34.90
#209 - Soprano B - $34.90
#210SB - Soprano Bb - $34.90

 

Medium Bore
#210 - Mezzo-Sop. Bb - $59.90
#206 - Low A - $59.90
#667 - Low G - $59.90
#668 - Low F - $59.90

 

Wide Bore
#581 - Low E (Straight head) - $79.90
#215 - Low Eb (Straight head) - $79.90
#224 - Low D - $79.90
#KPW215-LK1 - Low D  -  w/ One Key - $99.90
#KPW115-LK2 - Low D  -  w/ Two Keys - $119.90
#KPW216-LK3 - Low C - w/ Three Keys - $139.90

 

Kildare - Mouthpieces only
(The following are mouthpieces only - whistle body is not included)
  #VSB_HEAD - Susato Kildare Very-small-bore Mouthpiece, Black - $17.45
  #236 - Susato Kildare Small-bore Mouthpiece, Black - $17.95
  #MB_HEAD - Susato Kildare Medium-bore Mouthpiece, Black - $29.95
  #871M - Head for Wide-bore Kildares (except Low C), Black - $39.95

 

Susato Whistle Stands

VSB = Very Small Bore   

  MB = Medium Bore

SB = Small Bore             

  WB=Wide Bore
  #243 - 10 Position Stand (5 VSB, 5 SB) - $35.00
  #244 - 7 Position Stand (All WB) - $33.00
  #245 - 8 Position Stand (4 SB, 4 WB) - $33.00

 

Orders outside the U.S. must be for a minimum of $30.00 in merchandise!

       

If you prefer, you can still use our Original Order Form (not secure)

 



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