On eBAY: Ian Mackenzie full D set executed in Red Lancewood

[Jim McGuire]

With Straight D bass drone.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Full-Set-Ian-Macken ... dZViewItem

$3,000 starting bid - $4,000 to buy-it-now! Set is located in the US.

[anima]

Is this Tony's old set?

[Joseph E. Smith]

I was thinking the same exact thing. I know for a fact his old set is in the possession of a certain Minnesota pipemaker, who has one just like it listed for sale on his web site.

http://www.greenwoodpipes.com/basement.html

If you compare the photos, you'll see it is the same set.

[Davey]

The set is indeed Tony's beloved set. As his friends are well aware, life has been having it's way with the T-man. I did indeed buy the set from Tony for a local piper to use with the hopes that Tony would be able to buy 'em back.
But life is still having it's nasty little way with the T-man as well as myself lately. I'd be happy to answer any questions regarding the set. I can't speak for the Great Man Himself, but I imagine Tony would entertain questions regarding the set.

[Joseph E. Smith]

I talked with Tony at length last spring (I think?) about him lending me the MacKenzie and a couple of his other chanters to study for reeding. He was totally enamoured with the set, praising it high and low. It was his favorite.

Unfortunately, life struck him a blindsided blow and he was forced to let them go. I am certain it was an extremely difficult thing to do.

[An píobaire fánach]

Well, I seem to have done very well to get an equvalent set a year ago on EBay for US2600! And a very nice set it is too. I sent it straight away back to Ian for a service - for very modest sum. Great service from a nice guy.

[Joseph E. Smith]

I have heard nothing but good opinions about Sue and Ian's work.

[josh perkins]

Great unsung/unknown crafts..persons.