Clarke CTW/BRUSH Tinwhistle Cleaning Brush – nylon bristles, twisted steel core, wooden handle, approx. 30 cm length
The moment a tune leaves your lips it deserves a clear path, and this brush keeps that path pristine. Rows of nylon bristles glide through the bore like soft wind, absorbing beads of condensation that would dull a whistle’s bright chiff. Hidden beneath, a twisted steel core flexes gently with every curve from high D to low C, guiding the fibres without scratching lacquer, silver-plate or raw brass. The comfort of a wooden handle grounds each stroke, its natural grain warm against winter stages and cool rehearsal halls alike.
Every detail of the CTW/BRUSH exists to protect tone. A subtle taper lets the tip enter gracefully, then flower to full diameter once inside, clearing minerals before they harden and raise the pitch. At approximately 30 cm length the brush reaches the last centimetre of deep bass whistles yet slips unnoticed into a gig-bag pocket. Daily passes after practice prevent sour-note build-up; a quick sweep mid-concert restores crisp octave jumps when stage lights turn moisture to fog. When your whistle breathes freely, you phrase more daringly, trusting your instrument to paint every ornament the ear imagines.
Owning a Clarke tool through Elit Music means more than maintenance—it’s a pact for longevity. Our thirty-plus years of expertise stand ready with guidance on care schedules, spare parts and repertoire that blossoms once the bore is spotless. Clean, play, repeat: the CTW/BRUSH turns a simple ritual into the quiet guarantee of perfect intonation.
Technical specifications:
Approx. 30 cm total length
Soft nylon bristles
Twisted steel spine
Ergonomic wooden handle
Diameter optimised for tinwhistle bores
Compatible with high- and low-whistles
