Tidy Cottage Smallpipes
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Tidy Cottage Smallpipes
Hey guys,
I've got a set of C Smallpipes coming in March via EJ Jones at Tidy Cottage -
*Cough*http://www.piperjones.com/tidycottagesmallpipes.html*Cough*
*Gurgle*http://youtube.com/watch?v=nkuJUXZOVQQ*Gurgle*
- and I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with these pipes, and what I can or should expect from a set of Smallpipes. These ones in particular look to be of high quality, and at a pretty reasonable price, considering the other Smallpipes out there.
I've got a set of C Smallpipes coming in March via EJ Jones at Tidy Cottage -
*Cough*http://www.piperjones.com/tidycottagesmallpipes.html*Cough*
*Gurgle*http://youtube.com/watch?v=nkuJUXZOVQQ*Gurgle*
- and I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with these pipes, and what I can or should expect from a set of Smallpipes. These ones in particular look to be of high quality, and at a pretty reasonable price, considering the other Smallpipes out there.
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Those are some darn pretty smallpipes!!! Nice clip on YouTube too. I rather suspect you made a good investment.
Those are some darn pretty smallpipes!!! Nice clip on YouTube too. I rather suspect you made a good investment.
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An even better one than it seems! I contacted him in mid-December, and ordered some Pipes from him at the $1050 mark for a full set (Not the deluxe). As it turns out, he changed his prices January 1st, saving me $250.
And yes, they are very beautiful. I just hope I can do them musical justice. I'm working on quite a bit of jigs, in shameless anticipation. My Pipe teacher is probably cringing that I'm somewhat neglecting my competition march, as well as the band's competition set.
And yes, they are very beautiful. I just hope I can do them musical justice. I'm working on quite a bit of jigs, in shameless anticipation. My Pipe teacher is probably cringing that I'm somewhat neglecting my competition march, as well as the band's competition set.
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Hi Lexxicos,
I have a A/D combo set of EJ's pipes and love them. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking at a set of smallpipes. They certainly have a different characteristic tone (color?) than a set of Hamish's or Nigel's. Not worse, just different.
I'm having a few reed issues right now, but between the highland pipes and just starting on the uilleann pipes, I don't have the time to f-about w/ the baritone and now alto reed... so is life..
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Though, I suggest you check on the dunsire site first. There are many more experienced smallpipers than me there.
Best of luck w/ the new set
John
I have a A/D combo set of EJ's pipes and love them. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking at a set of smallpipes. They certainly have a different characteristic tone (color?) than a set of Hamish's or Nigel's. Not worse, just different.
I'm having a few reed issues right now, but between the highland pipes and just starting on the uilleann pipes, I don't have the time to f-about w/ the baritone and now alto reed... so is life..
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Though, I suggest you check on the dunsire site first. There are many more experienced smallpipers than me there.
Best of luck w/ the new set
John
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I've spent quite a lot of time hanging out in EJ's shop, and not only is he one of the best players/makers of Scottish smallpipes around, he's also a fantastic flautist and uilleann piper, and a truly great guy. EJ has been a major force in helping me get going making my own pipes (the lathe I use actually belongs to him), and has been incredibly generous in sharing any information or skills he has. His pipes are the nicest sounding smallpipes I've ever run across (mind you though, I'm an uilleann piper), and his borderpipe chanters blow everything else out of the water (IMO). To anyone looking for a top quality set of smallpipes, I would urge you to get in contact with EJ Jones.
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He uses all cane reeds, and makes his own bags. Though I'm curious to try Ezee's (or another synthetic) in his pipes because the dry winter is playing hell with all of my pipes right now.
He actually has two styles of bags: one lightweight / fairly thin (his standard bag) and one heavy. I haven't tried the latter, but his standard bag is a maybe a little light for my taste. To each their own though.
The only other *slight* complaint I have is with the cut of the bag. I feel like it brings the top hand in a bit too close, but again it's just a personal preference thing.
John
ps: A friend told me a few weeks ago that EJ had just moved not too long ago. I'd say any delay in response might be due to the move (or maybe a back log of orders).
He actually has two styles of bags: one lightweight / fairly thin (his standard bag) and one heavy. I haven't tried the latter, but his standard bag is a maybe a little light for my taste. To each their own though.
The only other *slight* complaint I have is with the cut of the bag. I feel like it brings the top hand in a bit too close, but again it's just a personal preference thing.
John
ps: A friend told me a few weeks ago that EJ had just moved not too long ago. I'd say any delay in response might be due to the move (or maybe a back log of orders).