Help: Bagpipes!!!

Subject: Bagpipes!!!
From: GUEST,Yum Yum
Date: 13 Oct 00 - 06:06 AM

When I say BAGPIPES, I actually mean all types of PIPES. I have quite an old set of NORTHUMBRIAN SMALLPIPES that need some attention, slight leak in bellows and a very dry pipebag. I seasoned the pipebag but it still is not airtight (any suggestions anyone??) I also have a three-quarters set of UILLEANN PIPES that has similar problems.I think I possibly need a new bag for the Uilleann pipes. All this was due to my wife complaining about my playing some years ago, so I put them away. Now she is 'Quite deaf'(we also have moved to a house with outbuildings) so I don't bother anyone now. Can anyone help. I think this would be a good time to gather a list of PIPE-MAKERS.

many thanks.

Yum Yum.

Subject: RE: Help: Bagpipes!!!
From: catspaw49
Date: 13 Oct 00 - 07:03 AM

Oh..........When I read the thread title I thought the little buggers were attacking you and I came here armed with axes and other implements of destruction. Glad you're not injured although I would suggest a shrink.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Help: Bagpipes!!!
From: InOBU
Date: 13 Oct 00 - 08:21 AM

The best pipemaker alive today is Seth Gallagher, if you use Uilleann as a serch term and Gallagher you should find his website and his links will lead you to anything else you need. He is a great fellow, made my pipes, and could direct you to what you need, though I doupt he will work on a set of pipes he did not make, unless it is a really rare and valuble set, in which case he might have an interest in looking at it. He is in Cold Spring New York.
All the best
Larry

Subject: RE: Help: Bagpipes!!!
From: Jock Morris
Date: 13 Oct 00 - 10:10 AM

You could always try making a new bag for either set of pipes yourself. The following link is for Mike Nelson's wonderful article on how to make a set of Northumbrian Pipes and includes the making of the leather bag.

http://www.geocities.com/Paris/5701/smallpipes/pipe1.htm

Scott

Subject: RE: Help: Bagpipes!!!
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Oct 00 - 10:57 AM

Kirk Lynch in Weston, MO, (near Kansas City) is also a pipe maker. His web page HERE, is still under construction but all the contact info is up.

Subject: RE: Help: Bagpipes!!!
From: alison
Date: 14 Oct 00 - 07:02 AM

what part of the world are you in yum yum?

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: Help: Bagpipes!!!
From: GUEST,Yum Yum
Date: 14 Oct 00 - 07:56 PM

Thanks folks, I was able to get in touch with Na Piobairi Uilleann from Dublin (talk about around the world for a short cut) not only did I get sorted out with new pipe- bags and bellows but I was given a piece of information that has led me to a quite rare set of Uilleann pipes less than twenty miles from my home address. A 200 year old set of Coin pipes, (not for sale) but I have been given the loan of them for as long as I wish. Thanks again, But it would be great to have a list of Pipe-makers from the UK, does anyone know if there is such a list compiled. God help the neighbours, my little wrinkly fingers are going 'hell for leather'to practice what I used to play over twenty-odd years ago.

Yum Yum

Subject: RE: Help: Bagpipes!!!
From: alison
Date: 16 Oct 00 - 01:53 AM

Na Piobairi Uilleann had a list... they gave me a list for here

I have a list for Northumbrian, Scottish, and Uilleann in Ireland that I got off the internet... I think I just searched for pipe+makers+ireland

I know there is a mudcatter in Comber, N. Ireland who makes bags and should know some pipe makers...... I can't find his name.. but if you send John Moulden a private message he'll know the name for you..

send me a private message and I'll forward you my list, it has addresses and phone numbers so I don't want to post it here...

slainte

alison

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From: GUEST
Date: 09 Jul 04 - 12:10 AM

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