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I had similar issues. Great stufff on there for sure. Coincidentally, was looking for billh's talk this past weekend and didn't find it. Anyone know whether it will be loaded up soon?

I am happy with my Kelleher bags. Only had them a year or two, but I think they are top notch.

Where do you live? I would suggest you obtain a practice set from a maker close to you. Preferably buy from a maker who will be accessible for reed tweaking and / or new reeds as and when needed. If there is no one close to you, I would buy from a maker familiar with your climate. If there is no suc...

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Kieran, why sell this sweet set? I haven't heard it but I remember seeing it in Joe's shop. Bloody lovely.

My bad. You wanted makers, not pipers.

James and Seamus Ennis.

Bryan and Cillian Vallely.

Very interesting question. Alas, I think we'd need a time travel device for any accurate answers.

Wait until spring PJ. Not worth the risk. It has only been down to around - 20 C in Toronto at the worst, so balmy by comparison. This winter I've been fairly disciplined about keeping the pipes in the basement. Down there I have only one central heat vent, so I'm led to believe it is more humid tha...

Cathal,

Are they D pitch? I'm looking for new drone reeds for my B set. If they are for a B set, I'm definitely interested.

I sometimes play in my backyard. So far the neighbours have been positive. I also sometimes play outside my front door on Halloween. On a few occasions kids of about 3 to 5 years of age will spontaneously dance. Otherwise kids play it cool and just stare or go to the next house where they can get ca...

[rant] I am much more concerned by the piper bloodline topic in a different way: are you Irish and did any of your ancestors play Irish music? I get this question all the time. People see my non-Irish surname and wonder how I can possibly play Irish music :( . It seems to be an American thing: peop...

Sorry guys, I totally mis-read that first posting.