I am getting long in the tooth, so time to hang up my beloved pipes. I have had them a few years now, and have enjoyed playing them. The tone is like no other pipe I have played, and I have played many. Deep resonance, and boy do they sing.
Full ebony, no silver or Ivory to worry about, can ship anywhere. Ron Bowen of the Bagpipe museum says about circa. 1910, His opinion is base on the wood, and the thickness of the ferrules (very thick compared to newer). Others say later based on the casein rings. One ferrule may be newer, as the double lines are ever so slightly closer together. All original parts including blowpipe.
If you research casein, it was invented in the late 1800’s. It was out of production mostly in the late 1920’s. Many online resources point to this. So anyone suggesting much later has failed to do adequate research. But then 10 years either way doesn’t make a hill of beans either way does it? The value is in the tone from the superior wood and the maker.
The pipes came to me from Edinburgh. They are constantly checked over by me and my trusty black lite. I did find a tiny 1/2 cm crack on one tenor top at the joint that has a dab of super glue on it. The crack has not progressed. I use a black lite on pipes to look for imperfections you would not see with the naked eye. Blowpipe stock has been lined with an insert at Dunbars in Ontario.
The casein rings do shrink now and then, maybe once a year. A little dab of hide glue and they are sitting tight.
The pipes get oiled a few times a year. The pipes are played daily. But soon I am done playing. I have lost the urge to keep playing. I played mostly Piobaireachd, and these are the best there is.
The tenors drones tune at the hempline, and the base sits about 3 fingers up from the bottom.
The Beggs hybrid hide bag is 2 years old and needs no seasoning. Super quality. I have played both sheep and hybrid, and don’t feel a difference.
Ships anywhere via the post office. Very reliable, though can be a few days longer. Shipping cost based on where you are, but expect $100 USD that includes insurance and tracking.
Included is the Henderson chanter from the same set, but who knows if it is a replacement. No sole is attached.
For $4,000 total, buyer gets the NEW Lee Sheep bag size small that cost over $400 , old Henderson chanter and one other chanter of your choice, such as a Naiil Mk2. A set of extra cords, you choice of colors. many many cane chanter reeds, a few moose valves, High Resonance drone reeds in D, and a new- in- box set in Bb . Ezdrones, cane drone reeds new and used, sporrans, bag covers, Everything for tying in a new bag, rubber corks, drone swabs and brushes, mouth pieces, new and used. Waxed yellow and black string. Chanter tuning tapes. Digital Metronome. New Gray and new Blue pipers hose. Size 6.5 UK , size 7 US Ghillie Brogues by Celtic Themes Scotland always worn indoors, they show no wear. Not much else a piper needs.
For an extra cost, ask me about : I have 3 Kilts waist 32 , drop 22, with a 2 inch hem, and a custom made Argyll size 36 L that has been worn like 3 times, never in bars. Non smoking house.
I also have 5 or 6 chanters in perfect cond. Never carved or cracked. Only one has ivory sole, and that is a MacPherson Edinburgh in new condition but an older chanter.
Message me for questions. Paypal only.
Ships from Thailand insured for $100. USD
If you just want the pipes and Henderson chanter, $3400
