--- product_id: 5228197 title: "Dixon Traditional D Whistle - Nickel" brand: "tony dixon" price: "276.84 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Tony Dixon" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5228197-dixon-traditional-d-whistle-nickel store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Bright, stable tone across 2 octaves Tuneable ABS plastic head for perfect pitch Durable solid nickel body with tarnish-resistant finish Dixon Traditional D Whistle - Nickel **Brand:** tony dixon **Price:** 276.84 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your whistle game with Dixon’s tuneable brilliance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dixon Traditional D Whistle - Nickel by tony dixon - **How much does it cost?** 276.84 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5228197-dixon-traditional-d-whistle-nickel) ## Best For - tony dixon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tony dixon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Master Your Melody:** Tuneable ABS head lets you dial in perfect pitch effortlessly - β€’ **British-Made Quality:** Proudly designed and manufactured in England for authentic craftsmanship - β€’ **Compact & Lightweight:** Just 2.12 ouncesβ€”easy to carry, ready to jam anytime - β€’ **Crafted for Longevity:** Solid nickel body resists tarnish and wear, built to last - β€’ **Beginner-Friendly Brilliance:** Bright, clear tone ideal for new players stepping up their game ## Overview The Dixon Traditional D Whistle features a solid nickel body paired with a tuneable ABS plastic head, delivering a bright, stable tone across two octaves. Designed and made in England, this whistle offers durable, tarnish-resistant construction and beginner-friendly playability, making it a top choice for aspiring musicians seeking quality and value. ## Description Dixon Trad D, Nickel - Tuneable ABS head with a nickel body with bright tone. Great Starter WhistleMade by Tony Dixon Woodwind - A really good range of British made plastic flutes and whistles Review: An excellent metal bodied whistle at an accessible price-point - First, full disclosure: although I am an experienced (string) musician, I am a beginning whistler. While I have owned Generation whistles for about 20 years, I never made a serious effort to learn to play the tin whistle until a few months ago. Concerns with my older Generation whistles (including not playing in tune) made me look for other alternatives. I was looking for a whistle that produced a stable tone across two octaves, realizing that my relative inexperience likely was contributing to a lack of stable tone at either the lowest notes of the low octave or the highest notes of the second octave. A bit of searching on the internet, including the Online Academy of Irish Music led to Dixon whistles. One of the pages on the Online Academy of Irish Music suggested looking for a whistle in the 25-50 euro price range for better tone and tunability compared to less expensive offerings, and the Dixon Trad D whistle is a very nice whistle in this price range. The Dixon whistle is very well made, with a cupro-nickel chiff and a brushed finish. Cupro-nickel is the metal used in "silver" money, so it will not tarnish. The plastic mouthpiece is adjustable for tuning (in fact my whistle arrived with the mouthpiece on the wrong end of the whistle, I think to demonstrate that the mouthpiece was removable and therefore tuning was adjustable). Pairs of spare mouthpieces are available from Dixon. The whistle has a very nice tone in both octaves, relatively bright but not harsh in the upper octave. Any problems I have encountered with unstable tone seems to have to do with my embouchure and/or not maintaining good posture to keep a relaxed airway. Better posture immediately corrects the problem. Dixon offers other whistles, including tunable and non-tunable plastic bodied whistles and tunable whistles with bodies (chiffs) of aluminum or brass. Each apparently has a different tone/timbre, and after spending a couple of years working on my chops with the Nickel whistle, I may try some of the others. Also, there are other makers of higher-end whistles which are for players well above my skill level. For me, the Trad D Nickel is an excellent whistle at an accessible price-point that should continue to serve as my main axe for a long time. Review: Plays beautifully even for a beginner - When deciding on a tin whistle for the first time - I looked up what to buy on youtube and they recommended a high D. Then I listened to musicians playing the beginner whistles they recommended - some sounded awful to my ear and I thought they would sound even worse when I tried to play them. I bought 3 whistles, Dixon Trad D, red Clarke Sweetone and Waltons Little Black D whistle) The Walton one was the lightest,cheapest, and worst sounding. This one (Dixon Trad) was most expensive but still under $30, arrived 2 weeks earlier than they predicted, came in handy protective case, and it sounds really good...when I play the correct notes and cover holes properly and am not out of breath :) The Sweetone is easier to play (breath-wise) and actually helped me figure out how to blow into the Dixon Trad. So I'm keeping both of them. The Walton is being returned. It has been a week and I can play 2 simple tunes almost by heart and can play 2 others looking at the tabs. Youtube is a wonder for tutorials. I highly recommend buying one or two and seeing which you prefer, cheaper whistles are easier to play but sound isn't as pleasing to the ear. ## Features - Dixon trad d, nickel - tuneable abs head with a nickel body with bright tone. great starter whistle - Made by tony dixon woodwind - a really good range of british made plastic flutes and whistles - Very poular whistles, designed and made in england - Great mellow sound and great quality - Solid nickel body with a tuneable plastic head ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001KZTSB6 | | Body Material | Nickel | | Color Name | silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (138) | | Date First Available | April 5, 2012 | | Instrument Key | D Major | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 2.12 ounces | | Item model number | DXTRADN | | Material Type | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Nickel Plastic | | Package Dimensions | 12.28 x 0.94 x 0.94 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tony Dixon - **Color:** silver - **Instrument Key:** D Major - **Material:** Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Nickel Plastic - **Style:** Traditional ## Images ![Dixon Traditional D Whistle - Nickel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OiPRGl8ZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent metal bodied whistle at an accessible price-point *by D***. on November 21, 2019* First, full disclosure: although I am an experienced (string) musician, I am a beginning whistler. While I have owned Generation whistles for about 20 years, I never made a serious effort to learn to play the tin whistle until a few months ago. Concerns with my older Generation whistles (including not playing in tune) made me look for other alternatives. I was looking for a whistle that produced a stable tone across two octaves, realizing that my relative inexperience likely was contributing to a lack of stable tone at either the lowest notes of the low octave or the highest notes of the second octave. A bit of searching on the internet, including the Online Academy of Irish Music led to Dixon whistles. One of the pages on the Online Academy of Irish Music suggested looking for a whistle in the 25-50 euro price range for better tone and tunability compared to less expensive offerings, and the Dixon Trad D whistle is a very nice whistle in this price range. The Dixon whistle is very well made, with a cupro-nickel chiff and a brushed finish. Cupro-nickel is the metal used in "silver" money, so it will not tarnish. The plastic mouthpiece is adjustable for tuning (in fact my whistle arrived with the mouthpiece on the wrong end of the whistle, I think to demonstrate that the mouthpiece was removable and therefore tuning was adjustable). Pairs of spare mouthpieces are available from Dixon. The whistle has a very nice tone in both octaves, relatively bright but not harsh in the upper octave. Any problems I have encountered with unstable tone seems to have to do with my embouchure and/or not maintaining good posture to keep a relaxed airway. Better posture immediately corrects the problem. Dixon offers other whistles, including tunable and non-tunable plastic bodied whistles and tunable whistles with bodies (chiffs) of aluminum or brass. Each apparently has a different tone/timbre, and after spending a couple of years working on my chops with the Nickel whistle, I may try some of the others. Also, there are other makers of higher-end whistles which are for players well above my skill level. For me, the Trad D Nickel is an excellent whistle at an accessible price-point that should continue to serve as my main axe for a long time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plays beautifully even for a beginner *by N***1 on February 8, 2024* When deciding on a tin whistle for the first time - I looked up what to buy on youtube and they recommended a high D. Then I listened to musicians playing the beginner whistles they recommended - some sounded awful to my ear and I thought they would sound even worse when I tried to play them. I bought 3 whistles, Dixon Trad D, red Clarke Sweetone and Waltons Little Black D whistle) The Walton one was the lightest,cheapest, and worst sounding. This one (Dixon Trad) was most expensive but still under $30, arrived 2 weeks earlier than they predicted, came in handy protective case, and it sounds really good...when I play the correct notes and cover holes properly and am not out of breath :) The Sweetone is easier to play (breath-wise) and actually helped me figure out how to blow into the Dixon Trad. So I'm keeping both of them. The Walton is being returned. It has been a week and I can play 2 simple tunes almost by heart and can play 2 others looking at the tabs. Youtube is a wonder for tutorials. I highly recommend buying one or two and seeing which you prefer, cheaper whistles are easier to play but sound isn't as pleasing to the ear. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A REAL Irish Whistle! *by E***H on November 9, 2022* I thought I was buying a cheap, beginner whistle and wondered why it was going to take so long to ship from someone named Music USA. Checked it out and it was coming from the mountains in Ireland! Absolutely worth the wait and significantly nicer than my expectations! It's easy to play. Sounds lovely, not squeaky, and even my kids can play it without me wanting to hide it from them. Would make a spectacular gift for anyone interested in music or wanting to practice breath work. I'm a cellist and a singer, not a flutist, but I was able to play some lovely gentile vibrato my first time trying it. An absolute joy to play! ## Frequently Bought Together - Tony Dixon WHISTLE, silver (DXTRADN) - Tin Whistle for Beginners - Volume 1: Irish Songs, Gaelic Songs, Scottish Songs - Irish Songs for Tin Whistle --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5228197-dixon-traditional-d-whistle-nickel](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5228197-dixon-traditional-d-whistle-nickel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*