Our whistle is designed in two parts (mouthpiece and body) allowing for both fine tuning and for interchangeable bodies to be used on the same mouthpiece in certain key combinations. The Abell Whistle is offered in many different keys with the Standard D being the most popular.

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The Abell Whistle is based on the traditional Celtic tin whistle and is manufactured from tropical hardwoods and precious metals. Fast secure delivery.

This Chris Abell whistle set in C, D, and Eb, bought from Chris in the late '80s, showcases his earlier design with a short ferrule on the head joint and a cedar stopper at the mouthpiece. It produces the classic Abell tone—clear and true with just a hint of chiff.

An incredible find! Matched set of 6 African blackwood (grenadilla) and sterling silver whistles, made by the Abell flute company in North Carolina. Keys from highest pitch to lowest are G (soprano), F, Eb, D, C and A (alto). All have thumbholes on back, …

Abell Flute Company whistles are adjustable in pitch both above and below A440. From ABELL: The Abell Whistle is descended from the traditional tin whistle popular in the Celtic and Gaelic musical traditions from Ireland, Scotland, and Brittany.

He produces Boehm system wooden flutes, headjoints and penny whistles, handmade in grenadilla (blackwood) and sterling silver. Chris' flutes are being played in orchestral and chamber settings around the world, and his penny whistles have set a standard for the best available instruments anywhere.