Maker of Davy Spillanes pipes?

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Maker of Davy Spillanes pipes?

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Can anyone tell me who made the pipes Davy Spillane plays on the Bon Lavogue clip on youtube and what wood they are please. I just LOVE that chanter.

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Davy made that set himself.

You occasionally see Spillane chanters coming up for sale.
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want one? Check C.Roberts site, there's one for sale.....since 2003 :o
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Yes Davy dos make his own pipes, he also has a Johney Bourke set, Davy learnt most of his pipemaking skills from Johney, but I'm sure Davy have a lot pipes which he has picked up on his travels.all the best.
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wow, his site seems pooched at present..
too bad, I wanted to gaze with jealousy at the pics of Burrenstone studio....
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