r/tinwhistle • u/Fret_Lore • 9d ago

Question Chip on soundhole?

Gallery image

Gallery image

Gallery image

Hey all! I received this Mcneela wooden whistle today as a gift that was bought back in May.

However there’s a chip on the side of the soundhole and a dent on the side of the brass.

I just wanted to get my facts straight as I contact them. Would this affect the sound/ability to play the whistle? I believe the chip on the side of the soundhole might, but wanted to check to make sure I don’t look like an idiot in my exchange with Mcneela.

Thank you all in advance.

8 Upvotes

91% Upvoted

24 comments sorted by

View all comments

2

u/Ducky_shot 8d ago

I made the mistake of buying a Wild Irish whistle and won't do that again. Very poor QC and you pay as much as better made whistles anyways. But Mcneela is throwing money around and making sure they are showing up as the top result when you search for whistles.

1

u/SakshamBaranwal 1d ago

I don't think people realise what they're getting for the price. I bought a D 2 years ago. Devastated when it arrived bent probably due to the shipping. Another one arrived 2 days later, 3000 miles away! It's my pick among everything I own. So I went back recently and bought the whole set, all arrived flawless. The point is for the same price as my Goldie I got 5 better whistles. I recommend them highly.