--- product_id: 811012 title: "Clarke Original D Tinwhistle - Black with Gold Diamond Decor - a traditional Irish Celtic Penny Whistle" brand: "clarke tinwhistle" price: "198.93 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Clarke Tinwhistle" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/811012-clarke-original-d-tinwhistle-black-with-gold-diamond-decor-traditional store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Key of D - traditional Irish tunes Tapered metal body - smooth octave transitions Wooden mouthpiece - warm, flute-like tone Clarke Original D Tinwhistle - Black with Gold Diamond Decor - a traditional Irish Celtic Penny Whistle **Brand:** clarke tinwhistle **Price:** 198.93 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your Celtic vibe with every breath! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Clarke Original D Tinwhistle - Black with Gold Diamond Decor - a traditional Irish Celtic Penny Whistle by clarke tinwhistle - **How much does it cost?** 198.93 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/811012-clarke-original-d-tinwhistle-black-with-gold-diamond-decor-traditional) ## Best For - clarke tinwhistle enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted clarke tinwhistle brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Warmth in Every Note:** Wooden fipple delivers a rich, mellow tone that stands out. - β€’ **Effortless Playability:** Tapered design ensures smooth octave shifts with consistent breath control. - β€’ **Master the Irish Soundscape:** Classic D key, perfect for authentic Celtic melodies. - β€’ **Textured Grip for Precision:** Subtle metal texture keeps your fingers steady for flawless fingering. - β€’ **Iconic Style with a Modern Edge:** Black finish with gold diamond decorβ€”stand out in any session. ## Overview The Clarke Original D Tinwhistle combines traditional Irish craftsmanship with modern playability. Featuring a wooden mouthpiece for a warm, flute-like sound and a tapered metal body for smooth octave transitions, this polished black whistle with gold diamond accents is designed for both beginners and seasoned players seeking authentic Celtic tones. Lightweight and textured for grip, it’s a must-have for anyone serious about mastering Irish folk music. ## Description This is one of our most popular whistles! It's a Clarke Penny Whistle in the key of D (most traditional Irish music is written in the key of D or G. This whistle is easy to play in either of these keys.). This whistle is made of tin, and has a wooden fipple (mouthpiece), giving it a warm, flute-like tone. Review: Nice mellow sound, taper design doesn't require varying air pressure. Headpiece a bit uncomfortable - This review will be in comparing this whistle to: Clarke Celtic, Feadog pro, Feadog, Generation, Sondern whistles. First, The Clarke whistles are tapered, the others I have are not. What I have discovered this means is that in order to get a good sound in lower registers, you have to blow a little harder though the Sondern whistles are very tolerant, the Clarke whistles will make a good tone quality with constant blowing pressure. I believe this has something to do with the tapered design. My straight tube whistles require more air for higher tones. The feel of the whistle is nice. Though it is metal, it is a bit textured so the whistle doesn't slide around so it is easy to keep your fingers in the same position. The whistle isn't nearly as loud as brass or nickel. Not sure if it is the paint, the taper, or because of the piece of wood in the head, but it has a softer woody type sound, so for tunes calling for a softer, rich tone, this is my go-to in the key of D. The wood piece mentioned...one of the things I do not like about this whistle is the feel of the piece of wood against my lip, at first it was rough...after playing it a bit, the wood wore down some (along with my lip at first) The wood does absorb some moisture which helps prevent condensation buildup in the fipple, but it does reach a saturation point where the wood swells a little and then it doesn't play right until you let the wood dry out. The headpiece does not feel good on the lips, but. that piece of wood that is uncomfortable also I think is responsible for several pros. The wood piece is cut at an angle and is directly in line beneath the fipple...having taken physics classes on sound. I know that what this does is it causes the acoustic length of the whistle to match the actual length. What this means...is that when you go from the first to the second octave, there is not a cavity of pressurized air in the hollow whistle head that causes a crazed sound during the transition. So...all that science talk just to say that you do not need to 'tweek' this whistle with a piece of tack to soften the sound, it has a soft sound with nice smooth octave shift out of the box. Recap, when just learning a song I use this whistle because the tapered design will let me hit notes while blowing softly, and it is not overly loud, also the second octave has a softer tone and is not screechy and I think this is because of the wood piece and the paint. Con...I don't like the feel of the headpiece and when the wood gets too moist, it has to be dried before it can be played...takes a good hour or so to reach this point, but you'll know it when it happens. Review: Surprises by the quality difference of two Clarke tin whistles - Ordered two, one is a million times better than the other.,I know they are mass produced, but I am surprised at the difference in tone and feel. In the better one the bottom is round, the mouth piece fits better and the sound is more melodic. In the other one I can feel the suture, I need to move my lips more to tighten the air flow and the sound is a bit squeaky and will never reach the tonality of the better one . Without the comparison I would not have known better and be pleased. ## Features - Clarke Original D Tinwhistle - Black with Gold Diamond Decor - Made in England - Historically Correct Tinwhistle with Wooden Mouthpiece and Tapered Metal Body ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001B9JZ78 | | Brand | Clarke Tinwhistle | | Brand Name | Clarke Tinwhistle | | Color | D-Black/GoldDiamonds | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,608 Reviews | | Finish Type | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00001302660077, 00604945307622, 00611534014380, 00877412000016, 05020679574164, 05060122440844, 08774120000166 | | Included Components | Fingering chart | | Instrument Key | D | | Item Dimensions | 12.5 x 1 x 0.8 inches | | Item Weight | 1.6 ounces | | Manufacturer | The Clarke Tinwhistle Company | | Manufacturer Part Number | SBDC | | Material | Metal | | Material Type | Metal | | Model Name | SBDC Pennywhistle | | Model Number | SBDC | | Number of Items | 1 | | Sound Profile | warm, flute-like | | Style | Classic | | UPC | 001302660077 604945307622 877412000016 611534014380 634041451844 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Contact manufacturer. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Clarke Tinwhistle - **Color:** D-Black/GoldDiamonds - **Instrument Key:** D - **Material:** Metal - **Style:** Classic ## Images ![Clarke Original D Tinwhistle - Black with Gold Diamond Decor - a traditional Irish Celtic Penny Whistle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DbBtqNl5L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice mellow sound, taper design doesn't require varying air pressure. Headpiece a bit uncomfortable *by J***H on September 5, 2024* This review will be in comparing this whistle to: Clarke Celtic, Feadog pro, Feadog, Generation, Sondern whistles. First, The Clarke whistles are tapered, the others I have are not. What I have discovered this means is that in order to get a good sound in lower registers, you have to blow a little harder though the Sondern whistles are very tolerant, the Clarke whistles will make a good tone quality with constant blowing pressure. I believe this has something to do with the tapered design. My straight tube whistles require more air for higher tones. The feel of the whistle is nice. Though it is metal, it is a bit textured so the whistle doesn't slide around so it is easy to keep your fingers in the same position. The whistle isn't nearly as loud as brass or nickel. Not sure if it is the paint, the taper, or because of the piece of wood in the head, but it has a softer woody type sound, so for tunes calling for a softer, rich tone, this is my go-to in the key of D. The wood piece mentioned...one of the things I do not like about this whistle is the feel of the piece of wood against my lip, at first it was rough...after playing it a bit, the wood wore down some (along with my lip at first) The wood does absorb some moisture which helps prevent condensation buildup in the fipple, but it does reach a saturation point where the wood swells a little and then it doesn't play right until you let the wood dry out. The headpiece does not feel good on the lips, but. that piece of wood that is uncomfortable also I think is responsible for several pros. The wood piece is cut at an angle and is directly in line beneath the fipple...having taken physics classes on sound. I know that what this does is it causes the acoustic length of the whistle to match the actual length. What this means...is that when you go from the first to the second octave, there is not a cavity of pressurized air in the hollow whistle head that causes a crazed sound during the transition. So...all that science talk just to say that you do not need to 'tweek' this whistle with a piece of tack to soften the sound, it has a soft sound with nice smooth octave shift out of the box. Recap, when just learning a song I use this whistle because the tapered design will let me hit notes while blowing softly, and it is not overly loud, also the second octave has a softer tone and is not screechy and I think this is because of the wood piece and the paint. Con...I don't like the feel of the headpiece and when the wood gets too moist, it has to be dried before it can be played...takes a good hour or so to reach this point, but you'll know it when it happens. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprises by the quality difference of two Clarke tin whistles *by D***S on September 1, 2026* Ordered two, one is a million times better than the other.,I know they are mass produced, but I am surprised at the difference in tone and feel. In the better one the bottom is round, the mouth piece fits better and the sound is more melodic. In the other one I can feel the suture, I need to move my lips more to tighten the air flow and the sound is a bit squeaky and will never reach the tonality of the better one . Without the comparison I would not have known better and be pleased. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very breathy, but good whistle. Just needs a little getting used to. *by A***K on March 16, 2018* I'll be honest, at first I really did not like this. I had originally gotten a Clarke sweet tone. I'm a beginner so, right away I thought the sweet tone was a bad whistle, or a just a cheap whistle. Then, after practicing and getting better, this magical thing happens where a cheap whistle starts sounding pretty good. So, I wanted to give this a try considering a few people I watch on youtube love this whistle and it sounds good. Right away, it was SOO breathy, and it took a lot of breath for me. I thought maybe my product was defective. But sure enough it seems many people, even the ones that like it, know and tell you it is a breathy sounding whistle. Well, I'm not big on returns so I just started using it, practicing the same things I was practicing with the sweet tone to break it in. And I'll have to say, I actually do like this whistle a lot. Yea, the amount of air it needs is quite a bit, but once you get a little more conditioned than it's not so bad. The sound is very pleasing actually. It's not very loud, which, for practicing I prefer that. I think it has a nice mellow sound, the high notes are a little less piercing, which I also like. I would recommend this for a good whistle, with the disclaimer that the sound is nice, but it does require a good amount of air, which after a while of playing you probably won't notice that so much. And it's a good start to maybe getting a low d whistle at some point. I think if you get it and don't like it at first, maybe play it for a day or two and see if you like it after that. It took me a few days before I realized I really do like this whistle. ## Frequently Bought Together - Gewa Clarke SBDC Pennywhistle Boxed, Key of D, Black - Gewa Clarke 700541 Pennywhistle Sweetone C-tuning black --- ## 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/811012-clarke-original-d-tinwhistle-black-with-gold-diamond-decor-traditional](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/811012-clarke-original-d-tinwhistle-black-with-gold-diamond-decor-traditional) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*