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misterpatrick wrote:
Also, I'll take this opportunity to tell people to look around for spare tenor reg reeds for the tionól. I need one.

I may be able to help, shoot me a pm.

Paul Reid wrote:Crikeys, you had me at black leather! I already have a couple bellows though - good luck

... it was the word 'satin' which moved me... a little... sort of... well... ummm... I gotta go now...

Yes, they all can. Of the three, Moose is my favorite.

I love Fender guitars... my personal fav being the early Jazzmasters/Jaguars. Best of luck to you!

It is looking like I will be attending this one... I can't wait!

Mr. Boisvert, I am going to give you a call on Wednesday, please answer my ring this time.

By my way of thinking (which may be slightly fucxed), the second 8ve is normally a hair sharper than the lower octave. Train yourself to get used to these... ummm... discretions. Anyone have thoughts re: this?

Do NOT cut, or otherwise alter the blades of your reed. Work on adjusting how deep you sit that reed in its' hole. Patience my friend, patience. Perhaps the only thing that needs adjusting is the the time that reed requires to acclimate itself to your home environment. Again. patience.

uillmann wrote:Most uilleann pipe reeds are crappy. There. I said it too. My apologies, also.

I wasn't gonna go that far... but... there ypu have it.

'Bout friggin' time. Congrats buddy!

rgouette wrote:alright lads, I shant torture you all any longer with this thread.

Great advice, and I thank you!
R

Thanks be to Jaysus.

Did you purchase this set directly from Chris? Where are you located, in respect to where this set (and its reed) was made? Before saying things like 'crappy' et al, qualify and authenticate your experience... please. There is a bunch of geography between Whitewater Wis. and Canada, if possible, hav...

Whoops.... wet 'em....

uillmann wrote:If you can't get them in tune, why not swing around to someone in NC who can get them humming? If they work at all, it's probably a quick and easy adjustment.

Mr. Sky may be able to help.

One week now, I hope to meet folks at the Sunday brunch at McGurks. I'll be jamming with Ian Walsh.

Ed, my prayers are always with you sir. Stay strong buddy.