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I went last year. Ivan, Jerry, Seth (reed making) and Cillian Vallely presided. They broke up the group into three tiers based on ability and each attenpted a group lesson which consisted of learning a tune or two. Seth gave reed making guidence at the midway break. After the workshop was completed,...

Well, the Uilleann Pipes bubble has been growing for a few years now, with wait lists stretched beyond belief (i.e. nearly 10 years for Fromant). So it follows that so called "historic" sets will reach levels of irrational exuberance. Though I would say that the investment may still look l...

The set went for US$2025. Quite a full price if I may say myself. Maybe more will come out of the woodwork for the auction block now.

Actually, I think that international interest will get them to near $1500.

How much do you think that this set will sell for? Any guesses? Any recent comps?

With regard to the dry reed problem, does anyone have a problem with their bottom D? Many have mentioned problems with the high octave, but I have greater problems with the lowest notes. Or maybe my nearly two-year old reed is pooping out.