I'm just a beginner, but this whistle is easy to play, and has really great presence! It really punches through the mix and is really perfect for being heard well at sessions. Nice chiff!

This was my first ever Hardanger, so I basically wanted a "Squier" version of a Hardanger: an entry level Hardanger to learn on that was new and solid but wouldn't break the bank. This has been pretty much perfect and just what I wanted.I love playing it.

I wanted to try a new instrument and have been looking at concertinas for a couple of years. When I found the Jackie I decided this was "the one" to start with.

To be sure, it is STIFF. But they say it will "un-stiff" with time so here's hoping.

It's a very different instrument from all of the ones I play (keyboards, harp, strings, woodwinds).

I found it extremely awkward at first, but after watching a lot of youtube videos by really wonderful players, and seeing the possibilities, I began to get a feel for holding it, and for using the bellows correctly. It isn't awkward at all now, and I enjoy it every time I pick it up and play (about 6 times a day).

In the beginning, I could only spend about three minutes, and everything hurt. But after a week I found I was practicing in at least 15-minute sections and nothing hurts at all.

The book that comes with is extremely helpful. I'm working from that, from a long, old English Concertina book I downloaded for free, and writing my own arrangements as well. It is lots of fun, to learn something so completely different, I really love it.

Its cool

The 60 inch Rainstick sounds like rain when slowly turned at an angle,I think it works great and that with a Thunderstick for Thunder, would sound very well with songs like Rainy Night in Georgia.

I’ve owned and played a LOT of guitars over the last 50+years, but this one is fun to play, with a bright, clean tone unlike any I’ve tried.

Arrived very quickly and was in grest shape. A new adventure awaits.

It’s really a different sort of tipper but getting the hang of it. It has a more subtle sound than the regular tippers but definitely a nice change.

Great sound quality...soft and musical.

Beautiful amazing instrument! Easy and fun to play! Highly recommended! Great customer service and fast shipping!!

Jackie arrived, nicely packed and in rapid order... much lighter than I expected, thank goodness as the instrument is attached to the player by their thumbs (and mine are kind of old).
I never thought that it would be so challenging for me to learn play ... so different from anything I've tried before... I can feel the neurons in my brain sparking and protesting. Actually, it feels good to build new pathways. The cat is none too pleased with my new endeavor. However, Jackie is a beautiful instrument, well made and of good quality. I'm sure, in time, we'll become the best of friends.
Thanks to all at Lark in the Morning for making my experience so pleasant and trouble free. <3

beautiful craftsmanship and sound, love it

great skin, clean and sounded good

The external Twin Spot works great on my Irish Bouzouki. I've scotched taped the pickup heads and wires it in place for easy adjustment, and the pick up sensitivity is very good. I'm running it through my guitar DI box for increased sensitivity and tone control.

Beautiful whistle! Bright, resonant tone. Quality materials. Incredible power for a high D whistle.