I have a set of Jon Swayne's border pipes in Low C. They're bellows blown (which I've never got to grips with - old rugby injury to my shoulder) Still, they have a wonderful tone. They're fantastic pipes, in good condition.
In plumwood with black imitation horn mounts. They have a chanter switch and a drone switch. See below for details.
https://www.jonswayne.com/bagpipes
I've been considering having them converted to mouth-blown, but haven't got around to that yet. I don't play them, and they should be being played.
New, they'd be £2,340 with at least a year's wait according to the website. I waited longer than a year for my D pipes from Jon Swayne! I could probably find you an old set of bellows if you wish to get started on them.
If you're interested and would like to make a serious offer, please get in touch. I might accept a set of one- or two-drone Swayne G's in partial payment. Or a C Melody Sax
Pics available.
I'm in south Wales. Any transactions to be carried out safely and sensibly, of course
Jon Swayne 'Border' Pipes in Low C
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Re: Jon Swayne 'Border' Pipes in Low C
I've only heard a Swayne "Low" set once, a Youtube video of Jon playing a set of his in Low D. (If I recall correctly, I don't think it was Low C.)
It's one of the most beautiful bagpipes I've ever heard.
It's one of the most beautiful bagpipes I've ever heard.
Richard Cook
c1980 Quinn uilleann pipes
1945 Starck Highland pipes
Goldie Low D whistle
c1980 Quinn uilleann pipes
1945 Starck Highland pipes
Goldie Low D whistle