On eBAY: Half Set Uilleann Pipes by Hughes & McLeod
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Starting bid:
GBP 1,400.00
(Approximately US $2,477.44)
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GBP 1,400.00
(Approximately US $2,477.44)
I didn't realize eBay allowed for negotiations.Half set of Uilleann Pipes in concert D.
Chanter in African Blackwood. Drones in African Blackwood, on brass.
Goretex bag, efficient bellows.
Fully reeded by the maker and playing well.
Flight case included.
Payment by cheque or cash only, to be arranged at end of auction through seller.
I am relisting this item as it did not sell last time. Please contact me if you are at least interested, I am willing to negotiate. Any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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relisted pipes
I am surprized that the vendor's beginning price did not go down after he was unable to get the original price on the first listing?
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R Hughes pipes
Hi all,
Just joined the forum.
I bought a set of Hughes pipes 15 or so years ago as he was quite well-known in ulster at the time. However, the pipes gave me trouble for every one of those years and my only saving grace was Eamonn Curran.
Just got delivery of a brand new Seth Gallagher full set yesterday and they're incredible.
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Just joined the forum.
I bought a set of Hughes pipes 15 or so years ago as he was quite well-known in ulster at the time. However, the pipes gave me trouble for every one of those years and my only saving grace was Eamonn Curran.
Just got delivery of a brand new Seth Gallagher full set yesterday and they're incredible.
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Re: R Hughes pipes
To add to this, I'd appreciate it if we all would refrain from knocking somebody's business/product. Big Time, you are new to this forum, so I can understand your being unaware of our posting policies. But I suggest that you read the FAQ FAQ FAQ at the top of the Uilleann Pipe Forum, in addition to the Anouncements at the top of the C&F forum index page.Peter Laban wrote:I am coming out of fecking retitement for this: this is rubbish. Robbie's pipes are generally nicer than some that are consistently promoted on this forum. I had a C made by Hughes and McLeod for a few years during the early 80s that was always in perfect working order, regs and all. And I know of one very wellknown maker who copied the regs of his narrow bore D straight off a R. Hughes set because they were nice working and serviceable regs.Big Time wrote: ... deleted content... -JES.
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Opinons are fine. However, it is a tricky business when commenting on somebody's business or livelyhood. Inviting a flame war, or (especially) a lawsuit is something the board administrators would like to avoid... as would I.Big Time wrote:ok point taken,
just my personal opinion and experiences haven't been great.
apologies.
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It's not a matter of keeping you opinions to yourself, it's a matter of expressing yourself properly (something that I am still working on, too).
Saying "Hughes sucks" is absolutely wrong, completely inappropriate.
Saying "I didn't like the set I had by Hughes. I found it took a lot of effort to keep it playing" is (to me anyway) acceptable. And that's what you'll find if you read the Annoucements section and look at what Dale Wisely (the owner and creator, with Rich, of all of these fora) posted there.
Saying "Hughes sucks" is absolutely wrong, completely inappropriate.
Saying "I didn't like the set I had by Hughes. I found it took a lot of effort to keep it playing" is (to me anyway) acceptable. And that's what you'll find if you read the Annoucements section and look at what Dale Wisely (the owner and creator, with Rich, of all of these fora) posted there.
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Hughes and Mcleod Half Set
I believe that this set is one that I heard played at Moniave folk festival earlier this year.
If this is the case then both Uilliam and I can vouch that the set is well made and sounds nice, the chanter is in tune with itself and has a mellow sound. The drones work well and are nicely balanced with the chanter.
The person who buys this set should have no regrets over his purchase.
David
If this is the case then both Uilliam and I can vouch that the set is well made and sounds nice, the chanter is in tune with itself and has a mellow sound. The drones work well and are nicely balanced with the chanter.
The person who buys this set should have no regrets over his purchase.
David
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