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by John Allison
Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:30 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Need some free web work done???
Replies: 0
Views: 2699

Need some free web work done???

Greetings fellow chifflers. It's certainly been a long time since I've been on the boards. For some reason they seem a LOT smaller. (And I don't remember science class being over there!) I joined before we even had these fancy forums. Apparently during the prestructural days. Since then I've divorce...
by John Allison
Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:00 pm
Forum: Non-Uilleann Piping
Topic: FS: John Walsh Scottish Smallpipes
Replies: 1
Views: 2100

Thanks for all the questions and comments.

These pipes have been sold. :)
by John Allison
Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: Non-Uilleann Piping
Topic: FS: John Walsh Scottish Smallpipes
Replies: 1
Views: 2100

FS: John Walsh Scottish Smallpipes

Mouthblown smallpipes in the key of D.

Three dones with built-in reeds.
Telescoping blowpipe and normal blowpipe with two mouthpieces.
Also comes with a soft case.

Please go here for photos and more information:

http://www.auldreeky.com/smallpipes/index.htm

John
by John Allison
Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:17 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: FS: Sindt whistles -- Bb, A, C/C# (+ fits D)
Replies: 42
Views: 7251

Uhhhh ... what am I missing here? A new Sindt whistle sells for $108 plus shipping. What is there about older, used whistles that commands such an increase in price??? :D
by John Allison
Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:47 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: WTB: Sindt D
Replies: 9
Views: 2119

It's not like I NEEEEED a new whistle. I have a collection of Overtons and Burkes that I can't live without, and various others as well. I just took a break for a few years and learned to play the Uilleann pipes and the GHBs. I just decided that, to encourage me to get back into playing regularly, I...
by John Allison
Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:46 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: WTB: Sindt D
Replies: 9
Views: 2119

OKAY!!! Be that way stingy, stingy people!!!

I sent off an email to Mr Sindt himself and ordered a brand new, never been slobbered on whistle. Now I only have to check my mailbox every day for the next SIX MONTHS before it comes. :P

John
by John Allison
Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:26 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: WTB: Sindt D
Replies: 9
Views: 2119

Nope ... the whistle gods giveth and the whistle gods taketh away!!

Still looking ...
by John Allison
Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:16 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: WTB: Sindt D
Replies: 9
Views: 2119

I think the whistle gods have smiled upon me ... :D
by John Allison
Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:04 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: F/S Sindt D and Black Diamond D & C
Replies: 1
Views: 691

You've got mail :D
by John Allison
Fri Nov 02, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: WTB: Sindt D
Replies: 9
Views: 2119

WTB: Sindt D

After being off this site for waaaaaaay too long, and not having had much time or the ability to keep up my whistle playing, I would like to get back into playing. I'm looking for a well loved Sindt high D. Thanks

John
by John Allison
Sat Feb 05, 2005 5:06 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Whistles for sale (Overton/Burke)
Replies: 11
Views: 3033

The price on the McHaffie has been reduced by 25%. :thumbsup:

The Overton is still a good deal.
by John Allison
Thu Feb 03, 2005 12:15 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Whistles for sale (Overton/Burke)
Replies: 11
Views: 3033

Yes, the Highland pipes are taking up waaaaaaaay too much of my time.
by John Allison
Thu Feb 03, 2005 11:39 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Whistles for sale (Overton/Burke)
Replies: 11
Views: 3033

Whistles for sale (Overton/Burke)

Due to unforseen circumstances, some of my babies have to find a new home soon: Overton Low-D, Colin Goldie, non-tuneable ... $220 Burke Low-A, Aluminum, All Pro, tuneable ..... SOLD Burke Low-G, Composite, tuneable ............... SOLD McHaffie High-D, tuneable, collector's item .... $750,000 These...
by John Allison
Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:13 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: john allison, a poll
Replies: 17
Views: 3769

Back...by popular demand...for a limited engagement...he walks...he talks...he crawls on his belly like a reptile...IGOR!

:roll:
by John Allison
Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:03 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: OT- John Stewart tells the media what a failure they are
Replies: 17
Views: 2184

Back in high school, some thirty years ago, I used to watch the political debates, at all levels, on TV whenever possible. Immediately after the debates there would be a mass of journalists/advisors/experts/etc. that would come on and tell the unsuspecting TV viewers what the politicians really said...