View Full Version : Trying to identify a set of pipes, need help!
billybob
08-08-2008, 08:46 PM
Howdy! I recently found myself in ownership of a set of bagpipees, but I have no clue to the make or model. The pipes sound excellent, and the whole kit is in excellent condition, leading me t believe that the pipes are somewhat new. I looked over the entire set, and the only hint to the maker was a label for "L&M highland outfitters" which I believe is just for the bag.
I heard someone say that it was a "dunbar", which leads me to believe that they might be this: http://www.dunbarbagpipes.com/P3_Full_Imitation_Ivory-P3a_Polypenco_Bagpipes.html
Any help would be greatly appreicated.
Thanks!
http://i38.tinypic.com/29m0u4w.jpg
full pic
http://i37.tinypic.com/xf9i69.jpg
Drone close-up
http://i34.tinypic.com/x2wkrl.jpg
tag from inside
http://i36.tinypic.com/2e1vu53.jpg
the guts of the pipes
Randy J. Homer
08-08-2008, 08:57 PM
Those cord beads are distinctly Gibson.
Gibson for sure. Can't identify the foot though.
Andrew Lenz
08-08-2008, 09:02 PM
Dang, Randy, you beat me. Yes. Gibson.
http://www.gibsonpipes.com/
Andrew
Randy J. Homer
08-08-2008, 09:04 PM
It doesn't seem to be a full-sized foot. Maybe a 3/4 sized? I don't think they make "Lovat" or "Reel-sized" feet in the US. At least not in Texas.
:lol:
billybob
08-09-2008, 05:32 PM
Thanks for the help. I don't know anything else about the foot, would any other pictures help to identify it?
Randy J. Homer
08-09-2008, 05:37 PM
Is there any name stamped on it? Hanes? Gold-Toe?
:lol: :lol: :lol:
billybob
08-09-2008, 06:07 PM
The only thing I could find stamped anywhere on the set is "dunbar" on the top of the chanter.
Randy J. Homer
08-09-2008, 06:32 PM
No, I meant stamped on the foot! :lol:
Actually, you have a nice combo. Gibson pipes are based on a MacDougall spec. A kind of sound of which I am particularly fond! And Dunbar makes a good chanter - I have one myself. (I wouldn't be surprised though if some earlier owner kept the Gibson chanter. I like those especially well!) Fortunate find!
The foot should be stamped in the sock guide.
billybob
08-09-2008, 09:19 PM
I'm rather new to bagpipes (I'm a drummer, if it isn't obvious), and these terms are somewhat confusing. Where on the bagpipe is the foot?
OzJock
08-10-2008, 01:17 AM
I'm rather new to bagpipes (I'm a drummer, if it isn't obvious), and these terms are somewhat confusing. Where on the bagpipe is the foot?
The pink things up near the bass drone cap. :banana:
Randy J. Homer
08-10-2008, 02:59 AM
Where on the bagpipe is the foot?
Billybob, we're just yankin' ya! Since the pipes were easy enough to spot, we're joking about identifying the foot - the human foot - in the first pic. The Maker might be a given, but the present owner is obscure!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
billybob
08-10-2008, 08:53 AM
:p
Didn't your instructor teach you not to confuse the drummers? It's hard enough already keeping 4/4 time...
I thought we pipers were guilty of not keeping time!
burp birl
08-10-2008, 01:07 PM
I thought we pipers were guilty of not keeping time!
:lol: We're only accused of not listening to the drummers!!
billybob
08-11-2008, 08:04 AM
Alright, since I now know the make of the pipes (and was thoroughly embarrassed in he process), I was wondering if someone could give me a ballpark figure of what they are worth? I'm sorta curious.
Randy J. Homer
08-11-2008, 08:36 AM
What you have there is the Gibson R-110-C. With the original plastic chanter, they sell new for over $1,200.00 (US) in some places. In other places, they go for over $1,300.00. Used prices depends on how much damage, scratching, etc. there might be. Generally, just the loss of the original warrantee brings used sets down to about about $850.00 or so. In the end, they're going to be worth really what you and a buyer agree that they're worth! This is just a ballpark to start from.
Ailigean
08-12-2008, 08:18 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: billybob</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm rather new to bagpipes (I'm a drummer, if it isn't obvious), and these terms are somewhat confusing. Where on the bagpipe is the foot?
The pink things up near the bass drone cap. :banana: </div></div>
ROFLMAO!!
...oh man...you guys are terrific!!! :roflmao:
Kevin Palm
08-12-2008, 09:30 AM
What you have there is the Gibson R-110-C.
Aren't they R-110-D's? They have the stainless steel tuning slides and the R-110-C's have wood tuning slides...
Cheers,
Kevin
wrightbrain
08-12-2008, 10:18 AM
Does anyone else think the one tenor stock has been replaced? (lighter wood)
Maybe something to question or consider if you're the potential buyer.
Scotty Da Q
08-12-2008, 11:39 AM
The first thing I noticed as well. Both tenors look lighter than the bass.
Randy J. Homer
08-12-2008, 11:58 AM
Aren't they R-110-D's? They have the stainless steel tuning slides and the R-110-C's have wood tuning slides...
Oops! You are correct. Hey Kev, give me a holler when you can come over. (The Belhaven's holding up, but the Scotch is dwindling!)