Kenny Pettigrew, a traditional, time served, craftsman bagpipe maker with over 40 years in the trade behind him(starting at Kintail in 1982, learning under his father who had been RG Hardie craftsman and foreman, made this bespoke, and therefore entirely unique, set of African Blackwood bagpipes individually, over a period of weeks at his home workshop in Glasgow.
Externally incorporating my design requests taking inspiration from historical Lawrie/Henderson and Glen features. Fully combed and beaded. The imitation ivory used in the ringcaps and bushes is probably the best available and was imported from USA specifically for this set. The remaining unused piece is included in case of any future unfortunate mishaps.
The pipes have been played consistently, several times a week since they were completed in early summer 2023, and there are no indications of any issues with them whatsoever with regard to loose mounts/alloy ferrules. No splits or cracks in the wood externally, or in the bores. Externally the wood has a polished finish, so no peeling varnish, and no dry areas or patches. The original, matching blackwood blow stick is included, this has not been played.
For testing purposes they are currently fitted to/with, and I’ll include free of charge if wanted, a Bannatyne Willie McCallum zipper hybrid bag, zipped blue velvet cover, black ‘silk style’ cords and a set of Ezeedrone drone reeds, a Warnock poly’ wide bore, blowstick with Free Flow(elliptical opening), mouthpiece and built-in valve, and a universal angle blowstick.
£650 GBP
Interested? You’re welcome to come and try them out.
There has been interest from North America – but shipping costs and payment seems to have been putting people off when they realise the costs involved. Fully insured shipping is around £140gbp, buying from this side, then you’d have taxes and fees to add too. Dimensions and weight available on request. Happy to deal with your UK based ‘agent’, or someone you know and trust, acting on your behalf.
At the moment I could include an African Blackwood McCallum McC2 solo pipe chanter and reed protector cap at extra cost of £100gbp
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