Forum: Beer Tent
04-30-2019, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 679
Re: Alastair Sinclair
Went to the shop on my honeymoon just to buy a practice chanter. Got the full tour, watched him make a chanter, had a cup of tee with the master. fond memories indeed... sad to hear.
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
02-11-2019, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Re: Pipe bag for smallpipes
I bought a Gannaway Smallpipe Bag for mouth blown ssp. Best thing ever but there's no drone fittings. You have to cut it in yourself or the guys and girls at Gannaway can cu the holes and you tie it...
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Forum: Beer Tent
10-06-2018, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,505
Re: Piper's Pinkie
I'm a big fan of NSAIDs. Advil, Voltaren etc. I know they aren't for everyone but they work for me. Old school fix was vigorously rub your hands with A5-35 or some such liniment about 30 min before...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
07-01-2018, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,489
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
06-27-2018, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Re: Tying In a Common Stock...
Sounds like a plan!
I was thinking along that line anyway but always good to get other opinions. Only one thing I've just realized, not that it should make much of a difference. I've come to...
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Forum: Beer Tent
06-23-2018, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 5,091
Re: What is your favorite tune?
Way to many to choose from but 6/8 marches like Donald McLean of Lewis and Rab's Wedding. Good heavy meaty tunes! However I think that in combination, Royal Scots Polka and the Black Watch Polka...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
06-20-2018, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Tying In a Common Stock
Is there anybody in Toronto or the GTA that can tie in a common stock for a set of Scottish smallpipes? I have loads of experience tying in GHB bags so teaching me how would be even better! I'm...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
06-15-2018, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,045
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Forum: Beer Tent
04-22-2018, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,925
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Forum: Beer Tent
04-18-2018, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,312
Re: Investing in an old set
My first set of pipes were an army issue set at my first band. Later I found out they were Lawrie pipes, probably from the 50s. Regardless of that, and the fact they were free, I just liked the...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
04-10-2018, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,760
Re: Bellows stiff
Same issues with my bellows from McCallum. Great construction but the hinge seems to be made from the same material as a piper's cross belt and certainly will last the test of time.
I'm finding...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
03-16-2018, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,533
Re: Oiling
I oil. Full submersion for at least six weeks after Remembrance Day. Lemon oil. That's all I'll get into with that. Way too big a conversation...
One thing I have noticed though with many of...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
10-28-2017, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
Scottish Smallpipe Pipe Bags...
Hulloo,
The problem I'm having is the bag that's currently attached to my smallpipes, both sets actually, is a Gortex bag. I'm feeling the need for more support and weight? I think a hide bag...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-10-2017, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-09-2017, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
10-09-2017, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Thoughts on age of these pipes on eBay?
I seriously have to stop looking at bagpipe porn.... Any thoughts on the age of these pipes?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Lawrie-Bagpipe-chalice-top-/172916619609?hash=item2842a23959:g:61cAAOSwfCFZzqWN...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
08-21-2017, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,183
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Forum: Beer Tent
01-23-2017, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,671
Re: Problems playing in a strong wind?
for me it was the feather bonnet tails slapping my eyes and my plaid whipping around everywhere. then the banner acted like a sail and my ribbons would come off...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
01-17-2017, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,605
Re: Oiling border pipes
I haven't got to the stage where I need to do any oiling yet but on my GHB I've always used lemon oil. once a year, usually after Remembrance Day I strip them down, take the stocks out fo the bag...
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Forum: Technique & Instrument
12-21-2016, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,424
Re: Sinclair?
i'm thinking it's a fake.
i went to the holy shrine of Sinclair in Leith 15 years ago to pic up some practice chanters. Mr. Sinclair, gentleman that he is insisted that i come back and see the...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
11-22-2016, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,517
Re: The Journey Begins...
yes GTA = Greater Toronto Area :woot: Pretty sure that game is wild enough as it is without throwing pipers into the mix...
I'll look up the site thanks!
HM
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
11-20-2016, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,517
Re: The Journey Begins...
I think the thought of reeds or whatever being soft or hard was misconstrued. I was going more for the: I don't have a frame of reference to know when a reed is hard or soft or if the bellows are...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
11-09-2016, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,517
Re: The Journey Begins...
I'm also wondering how you know a reed(s) is hard or soft? I know it will take time for my arm muscles to get used to squeezing but im not sure how to gauge if it's the reed that's hard or the...
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Forum: Beer Tent
11-09-2016, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,405
Drying Out of Pipes...
To begin with this is NOT a post about oiling or not oiling your pipes so please don't get started on it.
This is a post I just put up on my FB page:
so here's my self righteous comment for...
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Forum: Uilleann, Northumbrian, Smallpipes +
11-05-2016, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,517
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