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Hi Davey, Thanks for your help. When I took delivery of the pipes from Davy Stephenson, the bass drone reed was very temperamental. It would sound for a few minutes then either lock up completely or start to make a roaring type sound. Davy advised me that I should keep gently flicking the reed upwar...

Thanks DJM. I have asked Boyd to comment, as he lives up across the border. Jeff has very kindly offered to send me one of his composites over, and no doubt could help me out if I want to make one eventually. I think Davy might also still have a section on his site on making drone reeds. One way or ...

Hey Gregorygraham, I think you have put a voodoo curse on me. Got up this morning and said......what the hell am I doing selling my beloved pipes.....you put a curse on me or something?

I have taken them off the market!!

Thanks DJM, my problem basically is my house is really dry, my pipes fell apart when I first got them from Davy due to shrinkage LOL. I have gotten everything re-adjusted, ie all the joints tightened, but I never was convinced that the bass reed was ever right.. So given a Sahara like climate, would...

I have had a problem with the bass drone reed of my pipes. The tenor and baritone play great but the bass reed has always caused a problem. I really think that the problem would be best remedied by replacing the bass drone altogether. I do not want to ask Davy Stephenson as I understand Davy is unfo...

Oooop!!! Alan I shoud have rephrased that comment, it was'nt directed about Davy I meant comedians in the general sense, although on re-reading it, it could be mis-interperated!!! Sorry!! Yes Jim I agree wholeheartedly, I think thats good advice. On quality I still think Davy excels, it's just a pit...

A customers quick review of Davy Stephenson pipes (1) Got what I paid for and refunded where maker failed to deliver. (2) Pipes good quality materials have seen and played better since purchasing. (3) Would recommend seeing and hearing before purchase (4) Often promises not adhered to. Still waiting...

PS The chanter from my practice set is a good one, and I want to hold onto my practice set in the meantime. I might at a later date try selling the whole caboodle as a single lot, practice set & half set complete with chanter. I think the biggest lesson I ever learned in Uilleann Pipes is resear...

Hi Lorenzo I can answer your question. I initially bought a practice set from Davy. I then ordered the half set and a narrow bore D chanter. The idea was to use the Concert D chanter from my practice set on the half set, and the narrow bore chanter on the practice set. After waiting months Davy fail...

Kevin, I have a comment which might save you some money and a divorce when you start playing Davy's pipes. I wonder Jeff did you find this? When I first started playing, I did so in our living room. After a couple of nights my wife said to me...."have you seen the carpet beside the chair where ...

Hi Kevin, No doubt Jeff will answer your question. I don't know if Jeff had a bad experience regarding his bag from Davy. I have now two bags from Davy and have had no problem with leaks at all, I have been playing the practice set quite often since I got it and never had a problem with the bag leak...

Hi Tony, Really it's a matter of not having much time to devote to them now I have changed my job! The pipes now seem to lie around in my home and hardly get played at all. I am working twelve hour shifts and by the time I get home I just want to get to bed, meantime the Mrs wants to go out at weeke...

For those persons who have already emailed me regarding the sale of these sets of Uilleann Pipes, I shall be taking photographs of the items this evening for eBay Auction, and shall forward the photos within the next 24 hours.

Thanks,

Larry

Two sets of Uilleann Pipes for sale plus Uilleann Pipe Case. Both sets made by Davy Stephenson Concert D Practice set complete with chanter. Concert D Half Set in Hand Rolled Nickel Silver and Ebony comprising Bag, Bellows and Drones. For photographs and further details please email laurencelman@aol...

Alan you really know how to brighten up a guy's day....more trials and tribulations...I cant take it!!

I just want to get playing my pipes!!

My Missus gives me enough trials and tribulations !!