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Thread #86184 Message #1601333
Posted By: Big Mick
10-Nov-05 - 08:19 AM
Thread Name: Tech: Good repairers of uilleann pipes
Subject: RE: GOOD repairers of uilleann pipes
Every piper has his favorite, InOBU has always been a great Seth Gallagher fan, and for very good reason. I would agree he is one of the best. But there are a number just as good. I would consider Mark Hillman in a heartbeat. He builds wonderful pipes and they have soul. He also has a great deal of experience with older sets.
Another to take a look at would be Tim Britton. I would especially consider him for your Ginsburg set. One of the specialties Tim has developed is taking sets built cheaply in Pakistan and turning them into good and playable pipes. I am quite sure he could turn the Ginsburg set into a good playable set.
A final recommendation would be Seth Hamon in Texas. Fair prices and great work. I have played one of his bloodwood chanters and they are a wonderful sounding instrument.
Any of these can be found on the internet. My first recommendation would be Mark Hillman.
All the best,
Mick