The favourite music instrument of distinguished tinwhistle players ever since 1843, this Clarke Tinwhistle can be considered the Stradivarius of tinwhistles.
The instrument is still made of tin-plate with a wooden plug in the mouthpiece. Delicate operations still continue to be done by hand and, most importantly, Robert Clarke's traditional conical bore has been retained to give the instrument its unique sound, called “chiff”, and no other tin whistle has the same degree of "chiff" as a Clarke.
The tone of the Clarke Tinwhistle is clear and flute-like, but it is also described as "crisp and responsive" by Bill Ochs; and "husky and sensual" by Mary Bergin. All these descriptions add up to "chiff". What Tommy Makem calls, "The great Clarke tone". This is what makes a Clarke Tinwhistle unique.
The tin whistle is a simple, traditional musical instrument; ideal for popular and folk music but it is also suitable for a much wider musical repertoire. It is just as good for solo playing as in ensemble with other musical instruments; and can be played by children, youth or adults alike.
Delivery
Due to unprecedented demand across the courier network, there may be delays experienced in the delivery of orders. However, we will endeavour to dispatch items as quickly as possible.
We offer 3 types of delivery, depending on the items in your basket/shipping destination:
Standard Delivery - typically delivered within 5 to 7 working days.
Large Specialised Delivery - typically delivered within 5 to 7 working days on specialised service for large items. However if your order is over 30kg, then delays might occur.
Installation Service - available for pianos. White glove service where piano will be installed at your home address (UK only)
Software Downloads
Please be aware that Software order processing can take between 2 to 3 days to process, depending upon the supplier. In the unlikely event that you experience a longer delay please contact our customer service team for assistance.
Returns
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase you can return the item(s) to us within 14 days from receipt and we will issue a full refund. This excludes the delivery charge. Some items are non returnable due to hygiene reasons and these will be clearly marked online. This does not affect your statutory rights.
