Practice set to 1/2 set
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Practice set to 1/2 set
Bought a set of uilleann pipes abut 10 years ago. Was set on learning. When I ordered, the set came with the drone stock not tied in. I believe that the maker and I discussed that I would tie them in when I moved to the drones. Is that typical? I recently sold them and the buyer is questioning about the lack of another bag precut for drone stock. I used to tie in all my own bags when I was into GHB's and always laid the holes out and cut them where I wanted them. Just curious. I think that they are coming back for that reason.
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Re: Practice set to 1/2 set
If you advertised as a half set they may have a point.Having said that I have 2 sets and both stocks are different in size so
to me the stock and drones should match and I would expect drones with a half set as opposed to a practice set with no stock cup
to me the stock and drones should match and I would expect drones with a half set as opposed to a practice set with no stock cup
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Re: Practice set to 1/2 set
Drones do fit the stocks, I did make sure before I sent. Stock was never tied in.
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Re: Practice set to 1/2 set
That person may not be a good candidate for Uilleann Pipes anyways.
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Re: Practice set to 1/2 set
Why do you say that? I would have been very upset if i ordered a half set without the main stock tied in! I have never done it and there's enough to learn about playing the pipes already.
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Re: Practice set to 1/2 set
Kidding, but tie-in is a pretty essential skill, and sooner or later... one will need to be able to do that, and willingness to do it might be some indicator of success in the long term. YMMV.
Here's a Constrictor Knot which can be used for tie-in:
http://www.animatedknots.com/constrictor/#ScrollPoint
Also, I've encountered a few drones of good quality that had no bag or were not tied in well or at all. For instance I know where a very nice set of Ginsberg drones are right now, but they are not tied into a bag.
It might be a negotiating point though, especially if one were convinced that they were of good quality - having a more experienced piper accompany may help. Evaluation is harder!
Here's a Constrictor Knot which can be used for tie-in:
http://www.animatedknots.com/constrictor/#ScrollPoint
Also, I've encountered a few drones of good quality that had no bag or were not tied in well or at all. For instance I know where a very nice set of Ginsberg drones are right now, but they are not tied into a bag.
It might be a negotiating point though, especially if one were convinced that they were of good quality - having a more experienced piper accompany may help. Evaluation is harder!