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Hello, I was hoping someone would be to help me identify this chanter. A friend of mine purchased this half set for $200 from the a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend (or something like that). Nothing is known about the set. Upon opening the case it was obvious immediately that the half set ...

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Has anyone made or mapped any Bb chanters? I think I remember reading somewhere that someone was working on a C. Thanks!

The "vinyl" bags I have seen on Northumbrian pipes have either been made by Dave Shaw or by me. They are actually canvas coated on both sides with liquid latex. They have advantages over leather in that they are absolutely air tight right from the start, super easy to fix if a leak develo...

This is super helpful. Thanks all!

Hello, My set is in need of a good cleaning. I was wondering if there were any cleaning tips for brass/wood. Last time I polished up the brass I had a hard time getting in all those little parts. Any recommendations? Also, is there something you do for wood? I appreciate the feedback! Also, I am ass...

Thanks for the input. You can adjust the size of the roll pretty easily. I think if I was buying or mostly using individual sets of strings it makes sense to keep them in the original packs. My problem came during a tour. It was the best way I could come up with to keep my gig bag clean and be able ...

Hey all, Normally I am a bit more active over on the Uilleann piping forum. I am a guitar player in The Drowsy Lads. I thought I would shoot this over to see what y'all think. I invented and patented The String Stash. It's the best way to store your guitar strings. Strings are kept rust-free and org...

Thanks guys! I'll check those out for sure.

Hey everyone, I need a reed! I am trying to sell a practice penny chanter set I bought years ago to a friend of mine. However, the original reed has become nearly unusable. I have reached out to Dave a few times but haven't heard anything back. Does anyone have a spare reed that they can part with o...

I am helping a student get a reed in a chanter and I am not sure who made it. Someone gave it to him and he doesn't know. It only has an engraving on the bellows. Does this look familiar to anyone? Thanks for the help. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0819/5987/files/image1.JPG?9321252563846736033

Hey guys,

I am trying to get some work done on my pipes and get a new case. I am selling my low D whistle

Gently used Chieftain V3 Low D. Served me well through gigs and recording. Cleaned
$150 O.B.O
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Message me for details. Thanks

Dan

Sorry forgot to add O.B.O. to it.

Dan

Hey guys, After smashing a part of my bass drone on my uilleann pipes at a gig due to a poor case, I am forced to sell my Low D so I can fix my pipes and get a better case. So... Gently used Chieftain V3 Low D. Served me well through gigs and recording. Cleaned $150 Free Domestic Shipping Message me...

Thanks guys!

Dan