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Thank you very much to everyone who posted on this thread. Your assistance, insights, and opinions made all the difference. I ended up going with a Chris Coe D practice set with Kelleher bag. I'm hopeful that I will come across a set of bellows sometime in the near future so that my dad can get accu...

An Draighean: My family lives in West Virginia so few Uilleann pipe makers are anywhere near us. But with that said, I also don't know where Josh Bailey or Chris Coe are located, so I could quite easily be incorrect. Steve: Bruce Childress's pipes look to be of excellent quality, and his "speci...

What is everyone's opinion on Josh Bailey or Chris Coe practice sets?

Yes, the Seth Gallagher pipes sold a while back too. I contacted the gentleman formerly in their possession and he said that he's tried to try the post removed since the sale but that it's removal has been denied. Shame too, because that was the set I was keen on getting my dad. Seemed really good q...

I just checked, and this seller does ship to the United States (Phew! I hadn't thought of that, so thanks for that suggestion) and I am currently checking as to the wood variety.

Currently watching an auction on eBay for a set of Alan Ginsberg in D that look quite nice, but wanted to come on here and get opinions on makers and see if his name came up

Thanks for a quick reply Dyer! I live in West Virginia, USA, and am looking for a quality used set most likely.

Looking to buy a half set of uilleann pipes for my father as a Christmas gift. I believe I would be interested in purchasing a set in D as that is what I've read is the more common key these days. Does anyone have a recommendation as to what manufacturer would be a good mid-range for a beginner to b...