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I am now carrying an inventory of Cocobolo chanters without keyblocks. When one is ordered I will only need to reed it and so it will ship within a week of ordering.

All the best,
CJ

This is a first ... I have a new practice set available for sale. It is a Cocobolo practice set with fully keyed chanter, wooden headpiece and Celtic engraving (style #11) ... please see my website for a picture of the set. Any serious inquiries please email me directly at cjdixon1@sympatico.ca. All...

I do not normally respond to edgy comments such as yours Mr. Laban, but your analogy is completely incorrect. With respect, the use of the names you mention is not meant as a quality comparison (I did not say my bags were as good, better, etc.) but rather due to their widespread recognition it tells...

Just a note to let you know that I am currently stocking bags without stocks and can now ship "next day". Very high quality and the leather used is the same as what L&M/MacHarg uses.

All the best,
Chris

Here's a pic of a couple of my drums based on everyone's input: an 18" drum with 4" rim and single cross brace... http://www.cjdixon.com/Quickstart/ImageLib/WO_152,_side_view_small.jpg http://www.cjdixon.com/Quickstart/ImageLib/WO_152,_bottom_view_small.jpg a 16" drum with 6" rim...

Hi John,
I have a client who just finished making a case and it looks quite nice. I could put him in touch with you and I am sure he can provide you with his plans. Email me if interested and I can also show you a photo.

Cheers,
CJ

I dive (scuba), I drive a Honda CBR 600 F4i motorcycle, I make bodhran's, I fabricate mulit-layered printed circuit boards (surface mount and through hole), I am quite a good hunter, I am always welding some project I have on the go, I have a wonderfully perfected slice in my golf game, I have a way...

The Celtic band playing with Brian Walsh, who was a member at the time, is Gaelic Storm.

Cheers,
CJ

For the Makers out there... I was wondering if you had an instrument, whether it be a component or set, that stood out to you as one of your favorites (tone, beauty etc)... and why. For me, I made a Cocobolo D chanter about a year back that was by far the most beautiful and interesting grain and col...

For those of you who bravely attempt to make reeds, I am curious as to what your success rate is. And by success I mean the reed plays in tune, and to your liking with regard to pressure, etc. I, for one, get about 7-8 "good ones" out of 10 attempts. How about you?

CJ

Joseph wrote: If I am not allowed to bring all of my Treasured Piping CDs (and power source, and pipes, and reedmaking supplies, My leatherbound copy of The Lord of the Rings and all of the Harry Potter books {including the last one when it comes pout}, some sunscreen, enough food to last three lif...

Hi PJ, If you go to your local Canadian Tire and get a small can (comes with a brush in it) of LePage "pres-tite" contact cement that will do very nicely. It costs about $5.50 CAD. Apply one coat to your cheek (lightly sand first) and apply 2 coats to your gusset allowing the first coat to...

Have a look at the orientation of your bellows checkvalve flap. Make sure that, when the bellows is secured to your body, the flap hangs toward the floor. This is rather important for a good seal and is usually the problem and an easy fix. If it is oriented correctly and is still leaking, gently rem...

Hi all, I would like to know what you like and dislike in your whistle. What would be the perfect whistle with regard to material (brass, woods etc) sound and cosmetics? Also, how breathy do you like your whistles? I for one enjoy the haunting sound of a slightly more breathy whistle. Thank you for ...

... squeeze your bag ... er ... Uilleann bag