For Sale: Michael Dow Scottish Smallpipes in A – Snakewood – 3 Drones – $1,500
I’m offering my 1998 Michael Dow bellows-blown Scottish smallpipes in A. This is a beautiful 3-drone snakewood set with the original Michael Dow bellows.
The pipes have spent many years in storage and the snakewood is in excellent structural condition with no cracks or damage to the wood. The bag is still airtight and functioning well.
The instrument is being sold as-is and will need some work before being put back into regular playing condition:
- New set of reeds
- New leather air release valve for the bellows (a small, inexpensive part, pictured)
Aesthetically, two decorative imitation ivory mounts have cracks (pictured). I’ve tried to price these fairly based on the limited market data available for Michael Dow instruments. They rarely come up for sale, but comparable Dow and other high-quality Scottish smallpipes generally sell in the low-to-mid $2,000 range when fully set up and playing well. Taking the condition and restoration needs into account, I’m asking $1,500 plus $50 for shipping.
This would make an excellent instrument for someone looking for a quality Michael Dow set and who doesn’t mind installing new reeds and fixing the bellows valve.
I’m happy to provide additional photos or answer any questions.
