My only experience of this instrument was at a concert by THE HOUSE BAND. Ged Foley told an amusing story of an early AM landing at UK Customs from France and being asked to open the case containing several Bombardes of differing sizes. "Wot's this here, then?" asked a suspicious customs offer on seeing what appeared to be a collection of pipes to be used for the smoking of illegal substances. "They are musical instruments." said Ged. "All right then, let's hear it." says HM Customs. So Ged puts one together and gives him a blast at high volume. Covering his ears, HM Customs yells "NO IT BLEEDIN' ISN'T!"