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product_id: 96537092
title: "Clarke 700550 Pennywhistle D-tuning"
brand: "clarke tinwhistle"
price: "R888"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Clarke Tinwhistle"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/96537092-clarke-700550-pennywhistle-d-tuning
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region: South Africa
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# Premium wooden body for warm tone D-tuning for authentic Irish sound Lightweight 45g for effortless play Clarke 700550 Pennywhistle D-tuning

**Brand:** clarke tinwhistle
**Price:** R888
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the sound of tradition — whistle your way to legendary vibes!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Clarke 700550 Pennywhistle D-tuning by clarke tinwhistle
- **How much does it cost?** R888 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/96537092-clarke-700550-pennywhistle-d-tuning)

## 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

- • **Light as a Feather:** At just 45 grams, it’s designed for extended practice sessions without fatigue.
- • **Instant Upgrade from Brass:** Experience a softer, richer sound that elevates your playing and impresses your audience.
- • **Master the Irish Tradition:** D-tuning delivers that iconic, bright, and clear Celtic sound perfect for both beginners and pros.
- • **Crafted for Comfort & Control:** Smooth wooden body ensures a warm, breathy tone that’s easy on the ears and your fingers.
- • **Beginner-Friendly, Pro-Approved:** Simple fingering and reliable tuning make it the go-to whistle for rapid skill growth and jam sessions.

## Overview

The Clarke 700550 Pennywhistle is a lightweight, wooden D-tuned tin whistle renowned for its bright, clear tone and ease of play. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players, it offers a warm, breathy sound that outperforms typical brass whistles, making it a staple for authentic Irish and Celtic music enthusiasts.

## Description

Product Description The Penny Whistle is a simple flute with a high, bright and clear sound. The penny whistle is a diatonic instrument with simple fingering, and it's very easy to learn to play. Box Contains 1x Pennywhistle

Review: Why didn't I buy this whistle first ? - This very fine whistle arrived very well packaged and on time 2 days ago. I took up the Irish whistle 4 weeks ago and started with the basic brass type which was inexpensive and squawky in sound and it was unbearable for those listening. I kept at it and bought a Clarke Sweetone D whistle and the difference in tone was instantaneous. It's softer in sound and when you go to the next octave it behaves better than the brass whistle I started out with. I learned a few Irish and Scottish tunes and and people were now saying how much better I sounded. This improved my confidence and after seeing a video on YouTube about this Original Clarke Irish Whistle, I thought I'd purchase one. And am I glad I did. I'm now up in the higher octave and getting the notes right. It is a quieter whistle than the Clarke D but that's part of its charm. I switch between whistles for different volumes and tone. And, I even now find myself playing the brass whistle again now that I have improved my fingering and seem to have gained more control overall. Make this your first whistle and fly.....!!!
Review: It has a very nice, breathy tone which isn't as 'sharp' sounding as ... - Bought this for a friend who is just beginning to learn. Quite frankly, I'm astounded that you can get a whistle of this quality for £12. It has a very nice, breathy tone which isn't as 'sharp' sounding as whistles with a plastic mouthpiece, but that comes down to personal preference as the sound/tone you're looking for. There is a slight ridge down the back of the whistle, but I didn't find it distracting or uncomfortable. The only negative is that this whistle isn't tuneable, and while the one I bought was spot on, 'fixed' whistles, especially cheaper ones, can be a touch flat or sharp...but for a practice whistle or for situations where you're not playing with a band or backing track, it's not going to be an issue. Long story short, great whistle, great price, would highly recommend. In short, this is a great beginner to intermediate whistle

## Features

- D-tuning
- The original clarke
- Metal

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001B9JZ78 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5,339 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 8 in Transverse Flutes |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Colour | black |
| Country Produced In | china |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,191) |
| Date First Available | 4 Sept. 2007 |
| Instrument Key | D |
| Item Weight | 45.4 g |
| Item model number | SBDC |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Product Dimensions | 31.75 x 2.54 x 2.03 cm; 45.36 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Clarke Tinwhistle
- **Colour:** black
- **Instrument key:** D
- **Material:** Wood
- **Style:** Traditional

## Images

![Clarke 700550 Pennywhistle D-tuning - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DbBtqNl5L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why didn't I buy this whistle first ?
*by F***T on 12 August 2019*

This very fine whistle arrived very well packaged and on time 2 days ago. I took up the Irish whistle 4 weeks ago and started with the basic brass type which was inexpensive and squawky in sound and it was unbearable for those listening. I kept at it and bought a Clarke Sweetone D whistle and the difference in tone was instantaneous. It's softer in sound and when you go to the next octave it behaves better than the brass whistle I started out with. I learned a few Irish and Scottish tunes and and people were now saying how much better I sounded. This improved my confidence and after seeing a video on YouTube about this Original Clarke Irish Whistle, I thought I'd purchase one. And am I glad I did. I'm now up in the higher octave and getting the notes right. It is a quieter whistle than the Clarke D but that's part of its charm. I switch between whistles for different volumes and tone. And, I even now find myself playing the brass whistle again now that I have improved my fingering and seem to have gained more control overall. Make this your first whistle and fly.....!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It has a very nice, breathy tone which isn't as 'sharp' sounding as ...
*by P***. on 10 September 2016*

Bought this for a friend who is just beginning to learn. Quite frankly, I'm astounded that you can get a whistle of this quality for £12. It has a very nice, breathy tone which isn't as 'sharp' sounding as whistles with a plastic mouthpiece, but that comes down to personal preference as the sound/tone you're looking for. There is a slight ridge down the back of the whistle, but I didn't find it distracting or uncomfortable. The only negative is that this whistle isn't tuneable, and while the one I bought was spot on, 'fixed' whistles, especially cheaper ones, can be a touch flat or sharp...but for a practice whistle or for situations where you're not playing with a band or backing track, it's not going to be an issue. Long story short, great whistle, great price, would highly recommend. In short, this is a great beginner to intermediate whistle

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not a bad whistle, but some refining would make it much better.
*by W***S on 24 April 2014*

The whistle arrived shortly after it was dispatched by amazon, the box was slightly flattened probably by the pressure of other boxes and the fact that is a very weak cardboard. Not a problem at all, since the whistle was in perfect condition. I bought this whistle to replace my Feadog D whistle which i've been playing for the last year. The black paint on the tube makes it extremely more confortable to play than the Feadog, i can play faster songs without messing up now. Also, the shape of the whistle is kinda funny at first but you'll get used to it in a couple of days. I don't mind about the back of the whistle (it is not a tube but a rolled sheet of metal and you can feel the joint) but i have to admit that the mouthpiece is really annoying. A carved piece of wood (the shape of the classic plastic fipple) would have been much much better. The sound is PERFECT. The feadog had a very high volume and terrible sound on the upper octave (this does not happen with both the C and the Bb models), this one is just perfect. Woodish, low and a definitely nice tone overall. Totally skipped the manual, fingering chart and sheet music as i've got plenty experience with tin whistles, so can't rate that :)

## Frequently Bought Together

- Gewa Clarke SBDC Pennywhistle Boxed, Key of D, Black
- Gewa Clarke 700541 Pennywhistle Sweetone C-tuning black

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*