Howdy Chiff and Fipplers!
I've been a long-time lurker for a few years now and have finally just got my first set of Uilleann Pipes - a beautiful second-hand Childress ½ Set in D
Anyhoo, the set isn't equipped with a switch to cut-off the chanter which I would appreciate having for trying to fine-tune the drones.
I've noticed that many of you are great DIYers and are pretty resourceful in finding quick/cheap/easy solutions to this sort of thing, and was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a suitable valve/switch that I might use?
Obviously I don't want to make any permanent modifications to the pipes - perhaps just something small that fits between the chanter and the stock?
Any way, I look forward to hearing back from you!
Cheers
-Aljn.
Chanter Stop Switch
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Re: Chanter Stop Switch
Welcome, Aljn!
I read the title as "Chanter Stop Watch" and was thinking ... hmm, that's a good idea.
I read the title as "Chanter Stop Watch" and was thinking ... hmm, that's a good idea.
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Re: Chanter Stop Switch
A chanter stop device is used by some, but it is not needed. Simply remove the chanter from the bag and close off the stock with one hand while tuning the drones. An added device between the bag and chanter might leave the chanter out too far ergonomically. If you really want one, just buy a new head with a built-in stop. Not cheap or necessary, but some opt for them. Many do just fine without one.
Re: Chanter Stop Switch
If you are at all handy, you can make one of these: http://www.uilleannobsession.com/docs/p ... _valve.pdf
Mine has functioned perfectly with no maintenance for 20 years or so.
Mine has functioned perfectly with no maintenance for 20 years or so.
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Re: Chanter Stop Switch
Cheers everyone for your advice.
Thanks for the PDF bensdad I'm not sure if I'm quite that handy, but I'll make sure I let you know how it goes if I try it out!
Thanks again.
-Aljn.
Thanks for the PDF bensdad I'm not sure if I'm quite that handy, but I'll make sure I let you know how it goes if I try it out!
Thanks again.
-Aljn.
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Re: Chanter Stop Switch
Nick Whitmer offers an alternative type of stop valve which you might find interesting.
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Re: Chanter Stop Switch
Fold the neck of the bag back on itself and against the chanter top. Nothing fancy needed.