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Liam O Flynn , Paddy Maloney, Paddy Keenan, Davy Spillane, Titanic, Riverdance, Braveheart are the contributors to the international success of piping . The main stem of pipeing is WBCP all the other pitches are now just branches off the stem , without it they would not have grown ,just a dead leaf ...

Horses for courses, it's perfectly natural that some people just don't "get" WB concert pitch , but one things for sure, if WBCP had not been developed Uilleann pipes of all pitches would be dead by now.

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https://www.donedeal.ie/brassandwind-fo ... e/34116488

A Cillian O'Brien chanter going for 300euro ?

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It's like a lover of apples explaining why he doesn't like oranges, there's not much point.

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It was only after the church got involved (as they did with everything in those days) that the third reg was added. It was deemed more appropriate that three regs should come out of the one stock as in the holy Trinity. Thirteen keys to symbolize Jesus and twelve apostles was also part of the thinki...

Martin preshaw makes great union pipes and some of the top players are playing his pipes and as can be seen in this vid everything is hand made in the traditional way.
https://youtu.be/zrr97VXw5tk

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Some really nice pipeing there , maybe you should reconsider making CD or the equivalent. You certainly have something to offer .

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Profit margins to works hours ratio was not economically viable..
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RenaissanceGuy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:28 pm They listed half sets including carrying case for £550. "At Last - Top Quality Pipes at Realistic Prices."

Don't think that statement would stand up to scrutiny.

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Get up the yard there's a smell of Bengy off ya.
https://youtu.be/anwM1hBb8vY

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Word on the street is that the set was bought by Mr Patel of the research and development department of the Sialkot bagpipes company. They're hoping to branch out into the world of flat pitched pipes and are going to use the set as their model. Poor Mr Patel unfortunately thought he was bidding in P...

I'm no expert,but there are certain tell tale signs that you have to look out for. You would think if someone was serious about their work they make an effort to correct the obvious signs. But if you look closely you can see the line left by the mould, that apple is fake.
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The auction advertised on donedeal , over a thousand views in twenty four hours.
https://www.donedeal.ie/brassandwind-fo ... s/33309029
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oleorezinator wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:47 pm How did I possibly miss this one?

Maybe you were busy learning to walk.
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Sorry I can't answer your question regarding Mr Howard ,but your OP does raise an interesting point. What's to be done when your pipes need professional attention and the maker is no longer in business ? You'd be lucky to find a pipemaker who would work on a non-classic set of pipes . Maybe to time ...