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BBC archives at C# House also cover some of R L O'Mealy recorded in 1943 - be nice if these plus any others were put together on a CD.

NPU have made some enquiries regarding permission to do just this but the problem is a lack of funds

I now have the instrument in the workshop for restoration and can confirm that there is not a lot that is original - just the chanter, bodies and most of keys on the regulators and possibly the main stock. Will add some pictures shortly. Question is does anyone know the whereabouts of other Brennan ...

Have had a couple of enquiries regarding the straight Bass drone so here is the scan of the set in question http://www.bagpipeworld.co.uk/Gallery/Photos/FraserCollect/PastLongDr.jpg I have not measured the set or seen it in the flesh but Pastoral Chanters are usually between 19" and 21" in...

Unfortunately text part of book is mostly reminiscences and anecdotes as the title suggests. It is a while since I looked through it (British Library and Westminster Library have copies) but from memory there is little said about the pipes that are illustrated. Perhaps one day the RSM where the Fase...

Hi all For those interested in collecting books here is one currently on E-bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3515710273 Duncan Frasers book has a number of interesting photos including an early union/pastoral set with a straight bass drone (good for tripping people in crowde...

I have some drawings and photos to send to Craig but his e-mail has changed and messagez keep bouncing back

Does anyone have his current address please

Have tried the NPU site but he does not appear to be listed

Thanks

Robert Reid 1836 - Union Pipes with 7 keyed chanter, 6 drones and 2 regulators. Built for Robert Miller a music master of Dundee Drones were arranged in two sets of three tuning Dda and Ggd and each set could be shut off independently. It was also possible to have all six sounding at once ! Will hav...

There is Wilbert Garvin's book "The Irish Bagpipes" now in it's 3rd edtion detailing a full set. Available from NPU Have also read that there may be details for a set in Pat Sky's tutor for the Uileann Pipes - can anyone confirm this ? Details for long hole drills can be found on my websit...

Technically the only necessary keys are the high c and d as the scale becomes out of tune on these overblown notes. Except on practice sets I now fully key my chanters on the Taylor (square) style there are four - Fnat; G#;Bb & Cnat. Block mounted chanters have in addition a high d. The practice...

Be very careful about using Scottish Bag seasonings - they are designed for attracting moisture and if using them in a dry climate they will set hard - Garvins book suggested Hardies and have several sets that needed replacement bags because of this. A dressing that attracts moisture is also bad for...

Sounds like the reed is leaking - has there been a dramatic change in the weather. If there are no cracks look through the open end of the blades and see if you can see light shining through the sides. If so try closing the blades by gently squeezing the bridle. Closing the blades will make the reed...

Waiting list has crept up a bit now. I use two styles of chanters - both are based on instruments by the Taylor Brothers and both can be fully keyed as all the mounting blocks are in place. One style is the "normal" square style Taylor with the keys mounted on the back, the other with bloc...