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Anyone get a chance to try Forbes Christie instruments at Irish Arts in the Catskills? I understand he was to be there with several flutes for sale. It would be great to have a firsthand report. Thanks!

Curious to know if anyone owns one of James' new signature models. Sounded great on You Tube!
Thanks.

Just wanted to put in a good word for a really nice trad CD. Forgive me if this has already been mentioned. By Chulrua, (Pat Egan, Paddy, O'Brien and Patrick Ourceau) it's been out since 2007 but came in under the radar from Shanachie. "The Singing Kettle" feautures fiddle, box, guitar and...

Almost lost our farm after a spot of bad health in the family. Our sovereign Lord provided a means never expected.

My heart and prayers are with you.

Cathal Morley
the other "Fr. Charlie"
Ephesians 5:30

A big 'thank you' Michael!
Great site - lovely playing and lovely stuff.
More, please....

Charlie Morley

Don't mean to be the penultimate pedant, Il Friscaletto, but Andre Rieu is Dutch, not German. Not sure how this affects his flute-life (or anyone else's) but the old boy an sure play a mean fiddle!

Hi, Spittle!
Wise recommendation, thanks!
Do you have a Pratten or a Rudal style from John?
Brilliant maker.

Apologies in advance for redundancy but does anyone have a current phone no. for Sam? My search of the Forum only turned up his old one. Much appreciated!

Wanted to buy: short scale 17 fret tenor in good condition tuned GDAE. Play Irish music exclusively and find the stretch a bit difficult. Willing to make purchase outright or trade beautiful Kay 19 fret tenor with Les Paul finish in mint condition. Any Gold Tones or Deerings gathering dust out there?

German made Strad copy from Mittenwald 1988, set up and orignially sold by Roth. Has model and serial number. New Pirastro strings and bridge. A few dents and dings in the finish but all superficial. This would make a great fiddle for sessions - bright and clear tone - or a good backup instrument. A...

Extraordinary full set in concert pitch D by US maker BC Childress, as pictured on his website cover page. BC is a superior maker of very reliable pipes. This set is blackwood, fully plated, max. metal mounts with boxwood. Chanter has stop key and one key (Cn). In as new condition. All reeds and reg...

Spring cleaning: prices include domestic postage Davey Spillane Tutor with cassette: $20 Tim Britton's "My Method" (reedmaking): $10 Garvin manual - sold NPU videos - sold CDs: $12 ea. Gerry "O'Sullivan meets O'Farrell" NPU Vol. 3 "Art of Uilleann Piping" -15 tunes, com...

By all means, go! Augusta is such a great experience - if you have the dough and the better halfs cooperation, life is too short to pass up the opportunity. Regardless of your place on the learning curve, Augusta will give you such a boost to the next level you'll be amazed at your improvement. You ...

Sadly, must offer for sale my beloved full set by Geoff Wooff. It is a narrow bore blackwood set with boxwood mounts, keyed chanter with stop key, great bellows, all reeds in good working order, unaltered in any way, just as I received it from the maker. No case. Regrettably, I am somewhat low-tech ...

Amen to Michael Coleman's message.
Jon C. is yer man!

Like Golden's Syrup says, "Strength out of sweetness."

Cathal