Brighde Chaimbeul pipe setup

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I would love to learn more about who played on this and how the session was recorded and planned. While others have mentioned the synth-y quality of the...

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I had a lovely Banton A/C set for a while, but sold it after it had gone unplayed for a few years. I have been regretting the decision recently, particularly...

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I've been listening to Brighde Chaimbeul's The Reeling on pretty heavy rotation recently and was wondering if anybody knows what her setup is. I know...

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Yep. Pretty sure it's 1961 based on the club shaped date letter border. Arguably not the most sought after vintage. The silver on the set is so tarnished...

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At the moment this is the only photo I have of some amazingly tarnished Hendersons (others may have seen these ). Looks like 1961 to me. The drone profile,...

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Saw that. I don't remember what the premium is, but I think it was like 28%, so throw on on another £400. Not sure if VAT is also applicable for UK bidders....

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Not sure if he's still at it, but Tom Anderson was selling single ply hemp as of a few years ago. Definitely worth it. I still have a giant spool and...

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Yep, all of the above is understood and isn't really in dispute. Not sure if you read the other posts, but the photos are from an auction site, so that's...

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I noticed that - the weird mouthpiece tube is from 2006 and looks to be jammed on, and the silver on the drones and the chanter look to be from 1971 (and...

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Edited the original post to include more images and adding the link in this reply. As much as I hate posting auction links and potentially driving up...

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Saw these pipes on an auction site and I am... confused by the blowpipe and the turning. Thoughts?

Ill try to track down the link if there’s...

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Re: Gordon Walker

I will admit I haven't always agreed with all the mods/fellow posters in the past (sorry Wulls), but I agree with keeping...

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Re: Roddy MacLeod launches “Hebridean” range of Pipes

I've been impressed by how good the engraving is on the Naill nickel sets, so I'm...

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Re: Most bang for your buck smallpipes?

I was just looking at a set of Thomforde Woodcraft parlor pipes. I played bellows pipes for many...

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Re: "Phase locking" drones

Do you anticipate variation based on bag material?

Seems like there's something...