On eBAY: Full set of pipes by Hubert Kwisthout, 1988
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This might be more related to the " What's your favorite wood for Pipes?" thread.
The Emergence of Non-State Market-Driven Authority
It seems like Hubert Kwisthout environmental concerns about pipe making and exotic woods became one of foundations of modern environmental governance and forest certification.
Thats cool!
He seem to be a multi-faceted man with many bright ideas.
Anyone know what he is up to now?
/MarcusR
The Emergence of Non-State Market-Driven Authority
It seems like Hubert Kwisthout environmental concerns about pipe making and exotic woods became one of foundations of modern environmental governance and forest certification.
Thats cool!
He seem to be a multi-faceted man with many bright ideas.
Anyone know what he is up to now?
/MarcusR
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If stored properly, everything (bag, bellows, and pipes) should be OK. If you were to pursue the set, you might request an examination period. You might agree to pay for shipping one way or both ways if you return it. Bring it to your favorite maker or someone knowledgeable. And, important, send a pic to the list so everyone can comment!
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I'm afraid I have never heard anything good said about HK's pipes. In the early 1980's one of the best uilleann pipemakers told me he was not impressed by HK's instruments. Mind you I haven't played a HK set or chanter myself, so it's just possible that this set could well be a decent instrument. However if the chanter and regs are not reeded then it will be difficult to check if it's in tune with itself. Probably not an instrument for an inexperienced newbie
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I heard the same thing when i brought up this set was for sale on ebay.uilleannfinlander wrote:I asked comments of this item from one pipemaker, he said he wouldn't take it if even get it free.
See above, he did play some or at least one of his instruments..Steampacket wrote:I'm afraid I have never heard anything good said about HK's pipes. In the early 1980's one of the best uilleann pipemakers told me he was not impressed by HK's instruments. Mind you I haven't played a HK set or chanter myself, so it's just possible that this set could well be a decent instrument. However if the chanter and regs are not reeded then it will be difficult to check if it's in tune with itself. Probably not an instrument for an inexperienced newbie
Not impressed to say the least.
On my part this is all stuff i heard from others, i have never even seen a H.K. set i think..
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Re: hmmmmm
Weell....someone just paid 2 and a half grand for them.macfion wrote:Hmmm well I have seen and attempted to play Kwistouts pipes, and well, the term " a bear farting in the wind" comes to mind.
I wouldn't touch them with someone elses barge pole!
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