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I should also add that I've heard a few nicely blended small pipe chanters with border drones....

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Well, re-reading my post, I could have worded it better. I apologize. But having said this, two comments struck me as too absolute. First, "borderpipe...

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Some rather broad brushes are being used here. In the category of FWIW, for the sake of efficiency when carting things around I use my border chanter...

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It's one of the great things about trad. music in general, whether Irish, Scottish, Old Time, Cape Breton, whatever . It fairly easy to have access to...

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The website states the list is closed. That is not the same as stating they are no longer making, unless I’m missing something here....

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Just curious as to why you gathered they are not currently making borders. Last I knew, they were....

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A very different request once, but one I found refreshing. I was specifically requested not to appear in Highland regalia. White shirt, dark pants only....

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I've always found another benefit from ear protection. Tuning. For me, the right plugs filter out overtones that can interfere with a clear picture...

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Little Cascade. A tune I've revisited over the years, but not quite pulled it together. The tune absolutely fascinates me. G.S. was the Gordan Duncan...

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I, too, listened to the entire interview. Really enjoyed it. I think Barry's story of John Morrison of Assynt House is particularly worth paying attention...

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Depending on the nature of the actual event, I’ve cross-fingered to get a C-natural in the 2nd part. I know, an illegal note. But sometimes it...

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I've thought several times about replying, but have put it off until now. I think its due, in part, to my discomfort with the notion of pride. But my...

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The classic modern history of the war was written by Thomas Pakenham. It's a great read. Came out in the 1970s, but still worthwhile. I read it about...

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I'm going to be somewhat contrarian here. If the ultimate goal is to play bellows pipes, then ... play bellows pipes. From the very beginning.
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I've been using pure neatsfoot oil for decades, at least five years or more between applications. Can't imagine that Airtight would be suitable or recommended...