Seeking info on Mike Hulme's pipes - PM or EMAIL only.

I’m considering ordering a practice set from Mike Hulme. If you own or have owned a set of his pipes, then I’d like to hear from you with your opinions, good or bad, and comparisons to other makers’ pipes that you’ve also owned and played. First hand experience only, please. If you’ve talked to someone who heard someone who knew someone who once played with someone with a set, then I don’t need to hear from you.

Please, PM or email only. I’m looking for honest opinions, uncolored by the forum.

Thanks,
Dow