Acme 576 Shepherds Lip Whisle

Great little whistle. I learned on this before buying a Logan Ventura Brass whistle (10x the cost) performance is basically similar, the brass is better for sure and more durable but like if you need something that is going to absolutely get the job done then this is for sure your winner. You literally CAN NOT go wrong here. Also just know that learning to do this takes time, its not super easy to learn how to use. I spent many hours sounding like an idiot blowing into this thing until finally making a sound but can now whistle literally anything with it. Wish there were more resources on how to use these in general.

Takes a minute to learn without drooling all over yourself. Once you get it you might drive every one nuts because it's so much fun for those who can't whistle

somewhat difficult to use, the taste is somewhat annoying. It can't be carried in contact with metallic things because it clangs a lot.

It took me a while to get the hang of using a shepherd's whistle. I taught myself using the plastic one sold here on Amazon. Once I felt I was proficient enough I wanted to treat myself to the metal one both because it was more visually pleasing and also because I'd heard the sound is better. The sound out of this thing IS beautiful and having taught myself on the plastic, this was easy to use. My first couple of days with it I was a very happy camper and if I'd just written my review then, It would have gotten 4 or 5 stars. Alas, after a couple of days, the taste this thing had was unbearable for me. Truly unbearable. I tried rinsing it daily and that made a little difference, but really only a little. Ultimately I had to stop using it because the lingering taste was just horrid. Next I treated myself to a high end brass version but I quickly found that to have an unpleasant (though not quite as bad as this one) taste as well. I abandoned that for a corian version. No taste whatsoever but really not as nice a piece as the metal ones. The sound is fine. I used to be silversmith and still have the whole setup in my house. I am thinking of trying to make my own out of silver. Since I wear this thing all day every day it would be nice to have one that actually looks like a nice piece of jewelry, no? So I have to wonder whether there is some chemical in my saliva that just reacts badly to these metals. Lots of people seem to love this whistle and seemingly are not bothered by the taste. I love the acme whistle company and own other whistles from their collection and have not had the taste problem. They produce such high quality stuff but this one just didn't cut it for me. I echo the sentiments of some of the other reviewers..... definitely practice and get the hang of this before you start training your dog with it. Don't let the little fur beast hear you whistle until you are proficient. BOTTOM LINE: I want to love the whistle, the sound is great. But for me, I couldn't get past the rancid metal taste. For some folks this wont be a problem, in which case this would be a 5 star item.

I bought this ACMEE Shepard's Whistle off of Amazon, model 576, thinking it would be an easy way to make a whistle sound. My mouth does not do so well any more, BUT I cannot for the life of me figure out HOW to make it whistle???? There were no directions with it, and a search of the internet gave me anything but help I have an American Collie and Shelties or Shetland Sheepdogs but thought it would be nice to sing along with Eddie Arnold' s cattle call song as well. BUT there were no directions...it does not look like a whistle, just a flat black plastic mouthpiece which does nothing?

Takes some getting used to if you’ve never used one. I accepted the challenge, took me a couple of weeks but then I am able to whistle songs. I also bought the metal version which is a lot easier to use (first go) but I prefer the feel of the plastic in my mouth. Had to watch a few videos on how to get the first whistle out !! It was challenging at first but once you get the hang of it , it’s fun.

Loud and clear once you master the embouchure required to make this little guy work. Lots of fun.

I did get the hang of the whistle after a day, where I could get a basic whistle. I still can. It works very well. BUT, after the first day it started tasting rough. Like a penny in the mouth. It is nickel so I should have expected it. But I did not expect it to be quite so sharp in taste. I expected more of a silver taste which is not so bad at all. I can now put it in my mouth and create the basic whistle anytime, but it tastes like I am doing so with a mouth full of coins. Ick. I think I would rather have a 9 volt battery on my tongue. Now looking for another one. Oh, I nearly forgot, it was so sharp in the die cut, it actually rubbed my lips raw. I had hubby, on day 3, smooth out the sharp metal edges, so at least it didn't hurt my lips, even if it tasted rough. It DOES catch the attention of my puppy though. She comes, without even being called, when I use it. A shepherd's whistle is indeed a wonderful tool. I hope to find one that doesn't make me look for gum after using one though.

Good little whistle to get the sheep in with the dog!

Hey I don't know if this is regular but mine tarnished right away. Wonder if anyone else has had this problem or if it's a one off. 🤔 Fun whistle once you get the hang of it but it needs adjusting to make it loud loud loud. But not too much or it doesn't work. 1 year later: i lost thst one, ordered anotber and it's fun.....and LOUD AF once you master it... mine i find the best way to have a consistent loud first whistle is to spit just prior to.puttung it in, and you'll be a pro.....swallowing doesn't work....I tried It's pretty easy to.coat it in nickel if you want, YouTube and it gets rid of the brass taste.... just make sure you have all your adjusting done to the loudest possible whistle that you can make out of it. I find when it's a non-even bent it's even louder

Muy bueno! Es pequeño, pero suena super fuerte. Es de plástico, espero que dure... Quería el de metal que aparte es más grande y parece tener mayor apertura, entonces supongo que más rangos de sonido, pero no aplica con Prime y estaba muy caro el envío 😅. Tardé unos 2 minutos en agarrarle la onda (PERO antes de que llegara mi silbato, vi un video en YouTube de cómo usarlo 😁), aún me falta practicar un poco para colocarlo más rápido y empezar a silbar de inmediato.

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Once I got to know how to use it, it is very good, thank you