The Stradavarious of Tinwhistles

Distinguished players have long praised Clarke's Original & Unique sound.
Often called 'The Chiff'

Tommy Makem, the legendary Irish folk icon of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, called it simply “The great Clarke tone.”

Mary Bergin, the undisputed queen of the tinwhistle whose playing redefined the instrument for generations, described the Clarke sound as “husky and sensual.”

And Bill Ochs, master teacher and author hailed it as “crisp and responsive.”