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If you wouldn't mind, could you measure the ID of your Alto G?

I have a chart of whistle bores from various makers but no Alba mezzo/alto G yet.

The internal is 15.5mm
external diameter is 19.05mm

Iain

Ah, that's reassuring. If you don't mind me asking, how long did you have to wait from ordering to delivery, and did you receive an email notifying you it had been posted? How do you like the alto G? I was torn between the Alba and the Kerry Busker, but as I have a few Kerrys already I thought I'd ...

I bought an Alto G from Alba in early January this year.
Just a few weeks delay while she caught up with orders after having a break over Christmas and New Year, which wasn't a problem.

Iain

Over a certain amount VAT will need to be paid which is 20%, the pipes will definitely be over the limit. Some courier firms will charge /add a handling charge. I did have a document from UPS with a break down of charges from last year when I imported a set but the document doesn't open correctly :(...

Dave Copley has stopped making 8 key flutes in both wood and delrin but he still makes 6 key flutes.
Iain

Although not a flute I did import a set of new ebony and boxwood Uilleann Pipes from Germany. No Cites involved. I paid import duty (I believe 20%) to the courier then import vat, customs duty and handling charge to Parcel Force. All I did was pay the bills as they were sent to me, I didn't have to ...

Seery Delrin Flute For Sale £320

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Seery flute in D made from delrin. £320 Very good condition. Bought new in November 2019. I bought this flute to play at a gig in France 2020 but the pandemic put an end to that idea. Since then it has stayed in its case. Case is included. Courier delivery included in price. Buyer pays any import du...

For those wanting a Goldie Low D, here's one on Ebay uk.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284791545996 ... ition=3000

I have no interest or connection with the sale.

Iain

I have good results with a Veritas Miniature Low-Angle block plane which I use primarily to plane nice straight tails before shaping further if needed on the sanding cylinder: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/miniature-tools/planes/70138-veritas-miniature-block-plane?item=05P82...

Hi
Talk to Arnold about what you want, he is very knowledgeable.

You're requirements are based on diameter of cane and cane used.

Iain

As mentioned above Ashley Iles have a good range but I think they're behind with their production and don't have a full stock at present. Na Piobairi Uilleann usually carry a few Ashley Iles gouges but a quick look shows they've sold out too. A #7 sweep seems a bit steep for general Uilleann pipe ch...

Hello
I'd like to buy either a 1/2 or 3/4 set of uilleann pipes.
Thought I'd ask before ordering a set from a maker.

Message me with potential offers.

Many Thanks
Iain

Is there any interest in holding an International Uilleann Pipe Day on 6th November in South East Essex? I can arrange a venue - so far the local pipers who can attend are beginner to intermediate I’d be happy to arrange the event /meeting if there is sufficient interest. Being the first meeting, it...

https://www.pipedreamsreeds.com/product-category/chanter-reeds/scottish-small-pipes-chanter-reeds/ Nigel would recommend there As far as I'm aware Pipe Dreams no longer sell smallpipe chanter reeds since Tommy passed away. For just over a year before Nigel sadly passed away I was supplying him with...