Player Detection ErrorPlease upgrade to the latest version of Flash Player in order to properly view this web site. Click here if you already have Flash Player installed. Welcome to ACME Whistles of Canada. This site has been designed as a showcase for our extensive whistle inventory. Choose from the menu to the left to view a particular category of whistle. With over 125 years of whistle manufacturing history were sure to have something to suit your needs. If you would like to order please view our 'Ordering Information' section at the bottom of the menu. Thank you for choosing ACME as your leading provider of Sport, Marine and Specialty whistles.History In the 1860's, Joseph Hudson, who was a Birmingham trained toolmaker, converted his washroom at St. Marks Square, which he rented for one shilling and six pence per week into a workshop. Here he did anything he could to supplement the family income from watch repairing to cobbling shoes. For reasons now lost in the mists of antiquity, whistles were his passion. Throughout the 1870's he made numerous types and designs. The Metropolitan - In 1883 the London Police were looking for an idea to replace the hand rattle, so cumbersome and heavy, yet no-one had ever thought of using a whistle. Inspired by a sound derived from his violin, Joseph Hudson created the perfect sounding whistle for police use. A slightly jarring, discordant trill, that would be unique and far-carrying. He was right! When tested by the Metropolitan Police in London, in 1883, the whistle was heard over a mile away and immediately adopted as the official whistle of the London Bobby. It can still be seen on duty in the streets of London, and occasionally even heard. The ACME Thunderer - After his success with The Metropolitan Whistle, Joseph Hudson went on to revolutionize, the world of whistles. In 1884 the Acme Thunderer was launched. The first and still the worlds leading pea whistle. Offering total reliability, control and power to the referee. It is now the worldÕs biggest selling whistle, there is not a major league or sport that has not been graced by this whistle. The ACME Siren - Sometimes known as the cyclistÕs road clearer. This unmistakable sound, introduced in 1895, still finds numerous uses. From tribal dances to marine signaling, this complex whistle, made with watchmakerÕs precision, was the beginning of the ACME range of orchestral whistles and musical sound effects that remain popular to this day. The ACME Silent Dog Whistle - Up until the 1930s, dog whistles had been non-specialist whistles. Almost anything that made a sound was used. In 1935 Acme invented the Silent Dog Whistle, another world first. Having a highly tuned and adjustable frequency range has made this the most effective whistle for trainers to communicate with their dogs. ACME Products Tornado Pealess Whistles 'The Worlds Loudest Whistle' T2000 Tornado The extra high frequency of the Tornado 2000 hits heights not reached by any other whistle, this high pitch gives greater penetration and creates a crescendo of sound that cuts through even the greatest crowd noise. Available in : T2000s on sports card in black or florescent orange T2000m on marine card in florescent orange Safety and Sport Whistle 636 Tornado Slim Line Official, Approved, Water safe, Unaffected by water, Approved for life jackets, immersion suits, life rafts and rescue craft. S.O.L.A.S. Safety Of Life At Sea Regulations Available in : Florescent colors, orange, green, yellow, pink, luminous and also black 477/200 Tornado with Finger Strap This is the same great whistle as the T2000 with our adjustable finger grip for those on the move. 623 Tornado Officially approved basketball and referee whistle, ideal for indoor sports, with tapered mouthpiece, high pitch sound. 649 Survival Whistle Life saving/ rescue whistle. Far carrying dual frequency designed to stand out from background noise S.O.L.A.S. and NATO approved, will not adhere to skin in sub zero temperatures. 477/622 Tornado with Finger Grip Same Whistle as 623 but with square mouthpiece for deeper discord fitted with adjustable finger grip. T2000 S.O.L.A.S. The Worlds Loudest Whistle Three chambers : Two ultra high frequencies to cut through background noise and one low frequency for great distance. Available in : T2000s On sports card in black or florescent orange T2000m On marine card in florescent orange T2060 As above 60 in a jar florescent orange T2060 As above 60 in a jar assorted florescent colors 636 S.O.L.A.S. Slim Line Two chamber whistle is ideal to be fitted to all life jackets. Very high frequency. Available in florescent colors : orange, yellow, pink, luminous, and also black 1636 As above in a jar of 100 florescent orange 1636a As above in a jar of 100 assorted florescent colors ACME Thunder Whistles - since 1880 Officially approved world wide by over 200 sports bodies and referee associations covering over 50 sports and recreational activities. Nickel Plated Brass 58.5 Large whistle with tapered mouthpiece - medium tone 59.5 Medium size whistle with tapered mouthpiece - medium to high pitch 60.5 Small size whistle with tapered mouthpiece - high pitch With finger grip 477/58.5 CML Large Whistle with adjustable finger grip tapered mouthpiece, includes our gator grip mouth guard - Official CML 477/60.5 Small size whistle with adjustable finger grip and tapered mouthpiece With Glove Straps 246/58.5 Large whistle, tapered mouthpiece with adjustable web strap to hold firm in position 246/60.5 Small size whistle, tapered mouthpiece with adjustable web strap to hold firm in position All ACME Thunder whistles are fitted with our legendary no stick 'Pea'. They work even after complete immersion in water, and are unaffected by even the worst rain storm. Unbeatable in strong winds and easily heard because of their fluctuating frequencies. High-Impact Symonite with Pozigrip sides for better handles 558 Large whistle with square mouthpiece - deep tone 560 Medium size whistle with square mouthpiece - medium to high pitch 660 Small whistle with square mouth piece - high pitch (easiest whistle to blow) With finger grip 577 Large whistle with our adjustable finger grip - deep tone 477/660 Small whistle with our adjustable finger grip - high pitch (easiest whistle to blow) Gator Grip Mouth Guard M958.5 for 58.5 - 246/58.5 - 477/58.5 M960.5 for 60.5 - 246/60.5 - 477/58.5 3 per package Lanyard 104 Top quality fixed length of 24" equipped with swiveling spring loaded snap hook ACME Dog Whistles A dogs hearing range is far greater than that of ours, it is also far more sensitive to high frequency sounds. ACME dog whistles are designed to produce the greatest response from your dog, even over exceptional distances Silent Dog Whistle 535 Invented by ACME in 1935 and is still the ultimate in training and commanding for sporting and domestic dogs. With ultra sonic adjustable frequencies it can be heard for over 1.5 km. Comes with instructional kit. Ultra High Pitch 210 Small ultra hight pitch whistle has a natural cork ball which produces the familiar 'trilling' roll of the pea whistle 210.5 Same as the 210 but with out the cork ball, produces a single extremely high frequency Note, these two whistles have the highest frequency available Combination 640 Two in one whistle with high and standard frequency for two distinct commands Camouflage Thunder 670 Ideal when you need to blend in. This whistle can be used for dog training or for an emergency - medium to high pitch Combination 642 Tow in one, combines the 560 thunder for the best retriever and stopper with medium tone along with the 210.5 ultra high frequency making the ideal training whistle Marine Safety Whistles Cyclone - pealess 888 New Modulated frequency whistle. The AMCE Cyclone is a powerful, penetrating whistle that makes it more comfortable to use and more comfortable for the players. User friendly Signal Horn 566 Orange thermoplastic with brass mouthpiece, corrosion proof. Produces a penetrating blast over 122 decibels of sound can be heard over great distances. S.O.L.A.S. approved and conforms to international maritime regulations Siren 147 ACME Siren produces a loud and piercing sound which is variable according to the amount of breath applied. Popular among orchestral drummers to produce wind effects ACME Specialty Whistles The Metropolitan 15 Developed by ACME in 1883 for Scotland Yard and Metropolitan Police. Used extensively for the armed forces through out World War I and World War II. This high decibel whistle can be heard up to one mile away Chain Lanyard 161 Special design for use with the metropolitan whistle 35 cm in length Titanic Mates Whistle SS58 This authentic Titanic Mates Whistle is as supplied to the White Star Line for use on the Titanic in 1912 using the original tooling, and is supplied with certificate of authenticity ACME Specialty Whistles - since 1868 47.5 Official Guides Whistle - 5.2 cm long, high pitch penetrating sound 49.5 Official Scouts Whistle - 6.5 cm long, medium tone Approved by Lord Baden Powell and his sister Agnes, founders of the World Scouts and Guides in 1909. Unlike conventional whistles the Scouts and Guides whistles have their own individual sound and are exclusive to those groups, also a part of the tradition. 12 Authentic Boatswain (bosun) Pipe Original ACME design of 1870. Was used to give commands to the crew of ships, the high pitched notes can be heard in the worst gales. Today it is used mostly for ceremonial purposes. Each pipe supplied with a certificate of authenticity and instruction for use. 92 Chain Lanyard Nickel plated brass chain, 67 cm long with swivel snap hook, standard for use with Boatswain Pipe. Presentation Gift Boxes Blue Velvet outside and white satin lined. These make excellent presentation gifts. 23 2.25" x 3.5" for regular whistles 26 2.25" x 6" for Boatswain Pipe ACME Whistles Updates May 2006 1. Thunderers - Change all decimal places to full numbers eg 58.5 to 585 - Change all instances of Finger Strap to Finger Grip - New Item: 58 Large - With Square Mouthpiece - Deepest Tone ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Tornado Whistles - New Item: 635 Medium - Extremely powerful in pitch and loudness, unique design for those that want something that stands out in a crowd. Available colors: Safety, Orange and Black ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Dog Whistles - New Items -Ê575 Small - Shepherds Mouth Whistle, Nickel Silver. Insert in the mouth and manipulate with the tongue. Produces a widely varying and easily controlled range of pitches popular at sheep dog trials. - 576 Small - Same as 575 in bit resistant plastic. Built with a loop to attach to a lanyard. Available in assorted colors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Additions to Specialty Whistle section - 143 Two tone whistle, Brass Nickel Plated. Produces train type sound. 9 cm long. - 144 Two tone whistle, Brass Nickel Plated. Produces tug boat type sound. 11 cm long. - 177 Small Horn with Oval Bell Piece, Nickel Plated with A type reed (soft note). 15 cm long. - 1755 Large Horn with Oval Bell Piece, Nickel Plated with B type reed (raucous note) 30 cm long - 451 Siren Horn. Same as 147 but fitted with a 7" bell piece which greatly augments the sound. - 472 Song Whistle. Fitted with a sliding plunger, this instrument produces a wide range of effects. With a scale of over an octave allowing tunes to be played. 30 cm long. -Ê534 Large Triple Tone Whistle. Produces a sound similar to the American Locomotive. 31 cm long. - 5365 Small Triple Tone Whistle. Produces a sound reminiscent of the tub boat's. 17 cm long. - 475 The Samba. Produces the traditional sounds of Brazilian carnival. By placing the fingers on the side projections and varying the blowing the possibilities for varied rolling sound are infinite. Ideal for bands, events and Latin percussion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. NEW Section - Bird & Game Calls - 259 Crow/Magpie/Rook Call. Long "Caw" produced by a steady blow, manipulated by hand movements. - 263 An amazingly versatile sound effect that will produce the following sounds: Birds: Jay Call and Magpie Chatter. Wind: From a gentle breeze to a tornado. Steam train effects. - 446 Cuckoo. The well know two-note call is obtained by leaving the stop-hole open for the first blow and by closing with the finger for the second. - 499 Nightingale/Black Bird/Thrush and other spectacular sounds. Adding water to the drum and using the tongue produces many sounds. - 553 Curlew/Peewit. Makes the two-note song of this well known marsh bird. - 504 Fox/Predator. A blow and suck whistle that makes the quiet sounds of a bird or small animal that's injured. Used for close work, brings the fox right up to the gun. |