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by tok
Sat Feb 14, 2004 5:44 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Elliot Grasso - Standing Room Only
Replies: 15
Views: 2357

Yes , but how about how easily he goes into the 2nd ovtave , without any boosting , it seems from the 1st ??
:o
tok .
by tok
Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:24 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: C. Roberts 1/2 set on ebay
Replies: 9
Views: 2170

Humm ,, only 4 bids , nice set + extra bag . Yes , nice set . seems like the market for used sets is slowing down ,, ??
tok .
by tok
Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:35 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: C. Roberts 1/2 set on ebay
Replies: 9
Views: 2170

it is easy , just put a bag under each arm and use your foot to pump the bellows . Some simple plumbing hardware will connect the two chanter tops , and off you go . You will be pumped like " arnie " in no time . Just like a home gym .
:)
by tok
Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:52 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Strange Tale
Replies: 16
Views: 3472

a pro for sure ,, and be gore ,, ;lol ,, :) . who else would KNOW exactly where to go to get the reeds ?? a puzzle, an inside job ,, . somewhere out there , tonight is a posure , a reed smugller , and they will have to chop those reeds some day , and then . :devil:
lol , tok . :lol:
by tok
Sat Jan 31, 2004 4:39 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: The Geoff Wooff rejection support group
Replies: 35
Views: 8812

I don't know about the rest of you , but this puts me in the mood for some " bangers and mash " lol ,, sorry , ok I am going to the scottish personals site . :boggle:
by tok
Sat Jan 31, 2004 4:10 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Age at starting...why?
Replies: 27
Views: 6912

I have to chime in here , in spite of some of my earlier posts , that were miles off topic concerning pitbulls and the like . In any case , I remember the days when a pipemaker was someone who had the guts and saved up enough beer money to get tooled up , and concidered themselves well off , at home...
by tok
Sat Jan 31, 2004 1:10 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: dear piper, what's your age
Replies: 60
Views: 9378

delete post .
by tok
Fri Jan 30, 2004 8:56 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Age at starting...why?
Replies: 27
Views: 6912

I used to spend ALL DAY just to make one reed , and some few of my piping years were spent making reeds , as apposed to playing . But I can live with that as , I am not much for tunes , or for that matter playing the regs , other than on slow airs . The time I spent regarding the pipes was time well...
by tok
Fri Jan 30, 2004 4:17 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: dear piper, what's your age
Replies: 60
Views: 9378

Age 43 . I have played pipes since the early 1980's.
Currently not playing as I renched my arm . :roll:
by tok
Thu Jan 29, 2004 9:21 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: new piper old man
Replies: 35
Views: 4756

I have played for 20 years , I hurt my arm , now I cant play at all . I think I will take up harp till my arm heals . I played wistle as a lefty for 4 years , then when the pipes came , I played right handed . Now , I may have to relearn pipes as a lefty again . Ok has everyone heard that I hurt my ...
by tok
Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:40 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: wich gouge do i take ???
Replies: 28
Views: 6350

I like to use both sanding , and the gouge . That way I avoid getting locked in as each piece of cane is different , and using both gives the leeway to make a good reed .
t.
by tok
Thu Jan 29, 2004 4:51 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: The Geoff Wooff rejection support group
Replies: 35
Views: 8812

When I am having a prob in my life I have discovered a way to solve it . Just point and click , and one of these will be on your doorstep within hours .:) you can even pay online w your credit card . . Try this link ; cane corso . :o So why complain?? :D Sigh , well I guess I am a " dog person .
by tok
Wed Jan 28, 2004 11:34 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: another poll...of sorts...very much on topic
Replies: 14
Views: 2997

:boggle: ,, lol ,,,
by tok
Wed Jan 28, 2004 9:57 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: reaching regulators and bag shape .
Replies: 10
Views: 2622

There is some geometry to look at here . if the pipe bag is based on the rousome design , then the bag neck somes out at a right angle and the drone stock is usually put in the bag just under the bag neck . The other option is more like the goose neck bag shape , and the drone stock is set either , ...
by tok
Mon Jan 26, 2004 11:43 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: reaching regulators and bag shape .
Replies: 10
Views: 2622

reaching regulators and bag shape .

I am asking for info on bag shape , and stock placement in regard to being able to hit the regulator keys at will , including the lowermost keys , even on a flat set , as low as b " flat " . I have found that if the drone stock is set in the bag suiting the players body type , then it is a...