Shortest wait time for a new set

nemethmik · Post by **nemethmik** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:18 pm

Which maker has the shortest wait time to buy a new set from?

Thanks,
Miki

PJ · Post by PJ » Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:24 pm

I think Nick Whitmer has a lead time of approx. 4 months. Less than that, I'm not sure the wood of the chanter would have sufficient time to dry after being turned.

Nick's prices are good, as is his reputation. Check out his site:

www.lightlink.com/nwhitmer

Gio · Post by **Gio** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:24 pm

Seth Gallagher has a 10 months waiting list.

brianc · Post by **brianc** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:38 pm

I think it's also important to understand that wait list times can be somewhat flexible.

If a pipemaker got a slew of orders in a short time frame, that could push things out a bit.

It's always best to check with the maker to see what's in their pipeline and what their expectations are upon ordering.

Cayden · Post by **Cayden** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 2:08 pm

I remember a story fro ma guy back in the early 80s. He knocked on the door of a pipemaker looking for a practice set. 'i don't have any now but come back tonight and I;ll have one done for you' was the reply. And it was.

brianc · Post by **brianc** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 2:15 pm

Yikes, I can't believe they could wait that long!

"Those were the days"...

PJ · Post by PJ » Fri Feb 25, 2005 2:16 pm

Peter Laban wrote:I remember a story fro ma guy back in the early 80s. He knocked on the door of a pipemaker looking for a practice set. 'i don't have any now but come back tonight and I;ll have one done for you' was the reply. And it was.

Yes, but is that practice set still playing?

rgouette · Post by **rgouette** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 2:17 pm

I've head that Mr. Ea Bay guy's pretty quick...

get it? ebay?

sometimes I kill me...

PJ · Post by PJ » Fri Feb 25, 2005 2:23 pm

Speaking of Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 75611&rd=1

Or if you're really poor:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 73125&rd=1

Call me crazy but I'd probably go for the first one if I were you.

By the way, have you considered David Daye's pipes? They've probably got the shortest lead time (depending on how much spare time you have).

Cayden · Post by **Cayden** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 2:31 pm

PJ wrote:
Yes, but is that practice set still playing?

it probably is, but your man got himself a big boxwood Wooff Bflat during the early nineties. if he still plays, it is probably on that one.

teirw · Post by **teirw** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 2:52 pm

Brian Howard tries to keep practise sets in stock. www.howardmusic.co.uk and comparatively little time for half sets, though so many people want the new regs that I'm sure there's a wait for those.

Jim McGuire · Post by **Jim McGuire** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 2:55 pm

If you have an urgent need, tell the pipemaker and they might try to accomodate you. I'd try Brad Angus of Vancouver, WA.

Patrick D'Arcy · Post by **Patrick D'Arcy** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:47 pm

Pat Sky too has a very short wait.

PD.

brianc · Post by **brianc** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 4:08 pm

PJ wrote:Speaking of Ebay:

Or if you're really poor:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 73125&rd=1

yeah, if you're really poor AND have a need for a semi-musical inner tube inflator.

Davey · Post by **Davey** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 5:44 pm

Seth's Gallagher is about 10 months
David Daye? ...a matter of weeks? depending
Patrick Sky..I believe Mr. Sky is down to about 3-4 months
Nick Whitmer..3-4 months
Me...between 3-6 months, depending on the order
Marc v. Daal.. ??
Tim Britton.. under 6 months...

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