Recent Starck auction activity…

[Toxpert]

I contacted the Stark seller soon after the auction started…and let him know his use of Starck in title and description was in error. Starck has...

[Toxpert]

The Frankenstein set of pipes (eBay 133946189621) that is active bidding, has a couple of Starck chanters, non-matching bass top (with MOD stamp) and...

[Toxpert]

Several sets recently selling on eBay. I don’t recall seeing this many sets hitting the auction block. Some in rough shape, some not. In reading...

[Toxpert]

St Patrick’s Day gigs in bars and pubs….in Texas. After the requisite combined band performances, our band would divide up to cover multiple...

[Toxpert]

Naphthalene (lighter fluid) is also a good solvent that does not dissolve lacquer. It is the go solvent for removing tape residues from vintage musical...

[Toxpert]

Thank you everyone! There will now be a piper for the graveside farewell on Saturday.

[Toxpert]

There are no messages on my inbox….or my home email.
YES …a piper is still needed for Saturday.

[Toxpert]

A friend in Philly reached out to me today…she needs a piper for several tunes for graveside service for her mother. Service is this Saturday Nov...

[Toxpert]

Try Dunbar. They have made pipes and chanters with o-ring options.

[Toxpert]

A couple of years ago I tried to learn Northumbrian piping. I bought a secondhand set of Burleigh pipes. The bellows leather and bag leather were saturated...

[Toxpert]

I have used beeswax in turpentine to touch up the bellows for my Scottish Smallpipes. I rather like the idea of the beeswax in in neatsfoot oil…not...

[Toxpert]

Never dri-ice…especially putting in mouth or handling with bare skin.’it is minus (-) 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Exposure can result in terrible...

[Toxpert]

The right thing to do is cancel the auction due to listing error…and relist.

[Toxpert]

I sent the seller a note that chanter is Henderson …not Hardie. Also included pic of what Infinity laser branding looks like. No response and no...

[Toxpert]

Given the outfit and venues you describe, typical ‘day’ dress is not in discussion. You are going down the formal pathway. Depending upon...