One thing everyone has forgotten to mention is 'there is usually a waiting list'. Most pipemakers work on orders taken in advance, sometimes up to 3 or more years. I supply bags and bellows to quite a few smallpipe, Northumbrian, Uilleann (etc etc)pipemakers and you would be amazed just how busy they can be. Your best bet would be to contact someone like Jock Agnew (editor of Common Stock)jockagnew@aol.com he may help on any second hand sets that are up for grabs. My humble opinion is that the master of smallpipes/Northumbrian is Colin Ross, Jock can help you with contact phone numbers. Good luck.