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Have you read this excellent article by Craig Fischer:

Flat Sets - Vive La Difference

David

Are these the measurements posted by B.C.Childress?

David

Could be the throat of the chanter is a bit too narrow.

David

Hi,

Could a category of "No other pipes" be added to the poll?

David

In Manchester we have 4 sets. We charge £5/month including a monthly lesson. (Fee covers insurance costs and maintenance.) We insist people attend the monthly meetings and show they have been practicing. (This can prove difficult). Max loan is 6 months, unless there is no one waiting for a loan set....

These are the only other images I have.

McGregor seems like a very innovative pipemaker for his time. Chris is sending me some info to add to the Wiki regarding him.

David

Unfortunately Alan caught a dose of the flu the day before the Tionol and could not make it. :cry: Allan Moller agreed to stand in at very short notice but his car broke down on the way to Manchester. :cry: The reed makers formed a self help group and whittled out some reeds. Whos the lassie in the ...

Here are a few photos from the NWUP Tionol with Brian McNamara and Mikie Smyth. http://www.nwup.org/images/Tionol%20Dec%202006/PICT0922.JPG http://www.nwup.org/images/Tionol%20Dec%202006/PICT0867.JPG http://www.nwup.org/images/Tionol%20Dec%202006/PICT0879.JPG The rest are here: December Tionol Photo...

Hi Tony, It's mainly there because it passed through my hands and I thought it had some historical interest. (Tapered head and Dan's "signature"). The plan is it will be balanced out by further contributions to the "Reed Gallery" section. Thanks for the offer of the photos, I wil...

Its developing slowly but already has some useful stuff. The list of piping books, tune books, periodicals, teach yourself stuff, cd roms and dvds is probably the most extensive you can find. Piping Resources Informative but incomplete details of historical makers. Pipemakers The "How to Play&q...

The Tionol is this coming Saturday. If you have not reserved a workshop space get in touch now. Both Brian and Mike's intermediate/advanced workshops are almost full. More spaces remain in Brian's beginners and Mikies whistle workshops. There are also some spaces with Alan Burton. Good news is that ...

There will be a whistle workshop with Mikie Smyth this Saturday (2nd Dec) in Manchester Town Hall followed by a concert in the evening (at St. Catherine's Social Club Didsbury).

Full details here:

www.nwup.org

David

The webpage with more details can be found here:

nwup December Tionol

Some photos from the recent visit of Mick O'Brien can be found here:

Mick O'Brien Photos

David

This is to let you know about the next Tionol in Manchester. Saturday 2nd December Brian McNamara and Mikie Smyth. Alan Burton will be teaching reed making. Workshops, recital and evening concert Do two, 2 hour workshops with with Brian, Mikie and/or Alan, listen to a recital in the afternoon, go to...

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