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Acme 4866 Acme Thunderer Whistle

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I used this whistle while serving as drum major for a college marching band. In a loud stadium with over 90,000 fans, this whistle can still be easily heard across the field or throughout the stands because of its high frequency.

A lot of referees prefer this whistle as well because of its quick response and loud sound. The small Acme Thunderer is much more responsive than its larger counterpart.

Highly recommended!

This is a great whistle. The 4866 thunderer is a metal whistle that is made in England. I first brought this whistle over 8 years ago. It is a loud, light weight and very durable product. I use this whistler on a frequent basis. Over the years, it did get some chips around the edges. However, it still works as though I brought it yesterday. I have major complaints on this product except for the little chips. I just brought a new one to include in our emergency survival kit that I am putting together. The price on Amazon is much cheaper than what I paid for initially at the retal store. I would definitely recommend this for any looking for a great whistle at a good price.

My son is VERY happy with this whistle. He bought his first whistle at Dick's Sporting Goods but he didn't like so I got him this brand (after read an article about drum major) as this year he was picked as a drum major at his school and he's been happy since.

This is the same whistle I used over 45 years ago as a lifeguard. I was pleased to discover that it is still the same high quality whistle. I am pleased to have found a replacement for an old friend that served me well.

Ahh.. the famed Acme Thunder. This virtually indestructable little whistle brings back memories of my younger years as a lifeguard. I recall being told early on by the "veteran" lifeguards that my generic no-name whistle just wouldn't do. They claimed it would be broken by mid summer. Sure enough, within a few weeks, my generic whistle began to crack open around the edges, from dropping it, and banging it into my seat as I twirled it during the seemingly endless hours of watching others have fun. My generic whistle was indeed rendered useless by mid summer, so I went out and bought the "lifeguard approved" Acme Thunder. I do not exagerate when I say that this was the last whistle I purchased. This thing amazingly lasted four summers of pure abuse, and is still in perfect condition today, over 15 years later. I currently use it as a dog training whistle for my new puppy. I came to amazon with the intent to buy a second whistle for my girlfriend, and am hoping that they are made just as well today as they were 15 years ago.

I love this whistle i am the drum major for my band this year, and this whistle just amazes me. its really loud so dont stand too close to someone when you blow it. It works very nice and will get everyone's attention. again i love it.