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Hello again. I've spoken to Brian about this and he says the Iris sharpens the soft bottom D and flattens tha hard one.I have found that after they are in tune it makes them both sound harder in tone.Most chanters I have seen have a ferrule at the bottom of an inch or so in length.With the removal o...

Hi, I have a half set from Brian Howard.I am firmly of the opinion that you get what you pay for.I can say with no hesitation that I got just that.The set has been completely trouble free from day one. The original reed is still perfect.The chanter is in tune throughout and the drones are a delight ...

For all those of you playing about with stuffing bits and pieces into your chanter--take a look at Brian Howards Website (howardmusic.co.uk).He's come up with a tuning 'Iris' which has done the job for me!And it also makes adjustment due to humidity or temperature change so simple.As he says: "...

Brian Howard already sells prepared slips ( in various stages of readiness).See his website Howardmusic.co.uk.I have used his Ready-tie slips and made spot-on reeds in less than an hour.What more can I say?His engineering is based on that used for the Classsical music circle.He can engineer a piece ...

Brian Howard told me personally that he made Finbars set.

Hi Alice,Let me recommend Brian Howard (howardmusic.co.uk).I bought a practise set (2 weeks wait) and later on upgraded to a half set with the drones (3 months wait).His service has been great and he is a mine of information. He gives FREE lessons and taught me to make my own reeds as well.The pipes...

Hi Neil, Hobgoblin in Manchester (Oxford Road) have a contact who will make a Flight Case to order (any size you want) for around £100.Good luck!

I can highly recommend the Sheffield club.I'm going tonight-- and I live in North Wales!Keep us posted on your sessions--Where and when?Good luck!

I thought I should let you all know about Brians new site.There is some revolutionary new reedmaking kits on it which take all the aggro out of reedmaking.Even I can make a reed--easily--using his kit.Well worth a look!!! Howardmusic.co.uk. Good Luck