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PJ--
who is the maker?

Thanks for the link--- I was looking for website and could not find it.

Thanks everyone-- Woman of the House it is. It is also on the Keenan/Glackin recording called Doublin'.

Does the third tune of this set have another name? I just can't think of it. For some reason I keep hearing a recording of Paddy Keenan playing it. But I have been wrong before...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu-IGCS0f2Y

Geoff--- if I understand your post correctly, the width of the cane at the staple is little more than 5mm and tapers up to the regular width of the head of the reed. Are these the usual length? Have you ever tried one of these in a modern chanter?

Hey Ferg--- Yes it does have the screw, and yes, it was the first thing I looked at.

Thanks to all who replied. Ferg--- Thanks for the measurements. I hope to put in some reed time in the coming week or two to see what I can do.

I have read as much as I can about flat back D causes and remedies, so this question is specific to the staple and the back D. Will a staple that is too large cause the back D to be flat? I have a reed by an unknown maker that works perfectly in a Rogge D chanter, but the back D is quite flat. On th...

Anyone know the name of the second tune in this McGovern set? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=64wMUVoKMjc

It is the same link as in the McGovern Regs thread.

Anyone know the name of the second tune?

Thanks, Peter--- Wonderful photographs and stories.

He did not play the pipes, but we should recognize his contribution to traditional Irish music. If anyone has appropriate links, please post them. He was a magnificent musician and a great man. Tommy Peoples, rest in peace, and thank you.

Anyone know the titles to the reels?

Mr. Gumby--

Can you post the recording you mention for those of us who do not have it? I am amazed at the Clancy-isms in Liam's playing. I would love to hear the comparison.

Snowy Breasted Pearl, maybe? It is on an old Joe Mckenna LP.