Forum: Technique & Instrument
11-01-2019, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 454
Re: Ackland A440 drone reeds!
I don't, but Patrick has plenty of them on his website. He worked with Terry to develop the reeds.
https://www.patrickmclaurin.com/wordpress/?p=4289
Cheers,
Kevin
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-30-2019, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 454
Ackland A440 drone reeds!
I recently obtained a set of A440 drone reeds from Terry Ackland so I could finally have drones to accompany my MacLellan A440 chanter in my Gibsons, and they sounded PHENOMENAL! They have a nice,...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-16-2019, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 661
Re: Fagerstrom Technochanter
I bought a Technopipe from a friend a couple of years ago, and it was missing the end cap. I wrote to Anders to see if I could order a replacement from him, and he sent me one free of charge! You...
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Forum: Beer Tent
06-14-2019, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,385
Re: Highland Games
I'll be there as well, although just as a spectator. My old pipe band, Celtic Eagle, will be competing, and I love to check out some of my friends' solo comps!
Vendors are hit or miss there,...
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
06-12-2019, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 156
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Forum: Music
05-31-2019, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 834
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
05-08-2019, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 527
Re: Small Bluetooth transmitter?
Thanks, guys! Having only used Bluetooth to listen to music from my phone, I had no idea that there was a lag! Guess I should stick with my regular earbuds, wires and all! ;-)
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
05-08-2019, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 527
Small Bluetooth transmitter?
I know there was an earlier thread on this, but no satisfactory resolution, so I apologize for asking something that's been asked before. Has anybody used a small Bluetooth transmitter with their...
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
02-17-2019, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 87
FS: Higgins Campbell Kilt, 37"-40.5" waist - $250
I have a J. Higgins 16 oz. wool kilt in the Campbell tartan for sale, asking $250 plus actual shipping. Kilt measures 22.5" length, 37" - 40.5" waist. I'll accept PayPal, cashier's check or Postal...
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
01-02-2019, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 217
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
11-28-2018, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 161
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Forum: Beer Tent
11-18-2018, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,723
Re: Tone Protector Question
I had actually thrown away the original pack, so I fished it out of the trash when I got home and stuck it in my Tone Protector. The reading went up to 84% and has been rock solid for the past...
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Forum: Beer Tent
11-16-2018, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,723
Tone Protector Question
I wrote to Jori about this, but while I await his response I thought I'd ask the brain trust of the forums about this. When I first got my Tone Protector, the first Boveda pack I used kept it at a...
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
11-14-2018, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 120
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
10-24-2018, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 176
FS: Long EzeeDrone reeds - $50 shipped
I have a set of Long Ezeedrone reeds (perfect for those playing an A466 setup) for sale. I've had these for less than a year.
Asking $50 shipped to US addresses. I'll accept PayPal, cashier's...
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
10-24-2018, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 108
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-22-2018, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 6,828
Re: "B" Flat Set up
FWIW, I play a McCallum Bb chanter as well with the Shepherd Bb reed (Stamped "Bb" on the reed itself). For a while I used the long EzeeDrone tenors and a cane bass, but I switched to the new...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-10-2018, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,914
Re: Tone Protector vs. Pipers Pal
I broke down and ordered a Tone Protector so I could compare it to the Piper's Pal on my other chanter. We'll see how that goes...
Hey, I now have a Piper's Pal for sale in the Trading Post if...
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
10-10-2018, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 148
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
10-09-2018, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 137
FS: Balance Tone Drone Reeds - $55 shipped
For sale is a standard set of Balance Tone drone reeds, complete with instructions.
I'm asking $55 including shipping to US addresses. I'll accept PayPal, a cashier's check/postal money order, or...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
09-28-2018, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,914
Re: Tone Protector vrs. Pipers Pal
I personally have used the Piper's Pal for the past few years, and earlier this year switched to the upgraded Alert Cap. I used to get mold on my reeds if I put the caps on immediately after playing...
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
09-26-2018, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 255
FS: MG cane drone reeds - $15 shipped
I have a set of MG cane drone reeds, unplayed. The bass has an inverted tongue. I bought them to try out in my Bb setup, but ended up going with Balance Tone reeds instead. I'm asking $15 including...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
09-20-2018, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 809
Re: Zipper lube
I just went to my local dive shop and bought a stick of the stuff they use on wetsuit zippers (I can't remember the brand offhand). It's like a big stick of ChapStick, and it works great!
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Forum: Trading Post Archive
09-20-2018, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 130
FS: Balance Tone Drone Reeds - $55 shipped
I've had these reeds for about a year, but they're in excellent shape, complete with instructions.
I'm asking $55 including shipping to US addresses. I'll accept PayPal, a cashier's check/postal...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
09-20-2018, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 595
Balance Tone B Flat Drone Reed?
Hey, all!
Has anyone had any experience with the lower pitched version of Balance Tone reeds (http://www.thepipershut.com/Balance-Tone-Bagpipe-Drone-Reeds-p/r-bdr-balance-tone-bflat.htm)? I used...
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