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by Jimbo
Sat Sep 01, 2012 2:10 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: FS: Two half sets in D - Australia
Replies: 1
Views: 951

FS: Two half sets in D - Australia

Hi Folks, I have two half sets for sale here in Canberra. First: Childress set - Blackwood and brass. 2003. Chanter (D) also blackwood with stop key and four chanter keys. Second: Charles Roberts drones and Childress (D) unkeyed chanter both in blackwood Asking AUD$1500.00 each - selling because I'v...
by Jimbo
Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: RE: Mick Coyne's address
Replies: 1
Views: 956

Re: RE: Mick Coyne's address

Hey Pat,

Did you try;

mick.coyneATmac.com

I got a response from him back in Nov from that address.

Cheers

Jim
by Jimbo
Mon Nov 03, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: RE: Mick Coyne
Replies: 2
Views: 1199

I had a reply recently from him, from mick.coyneATmac.com

Cheers

Jim
by Jimbo
Thu May 08, 2008 1:27 am
Forum: Traditional String Instruments
Topic: Mando
Replies: 65
Views: 20192

Another raw beginner ................

Just love the sound though.

Cheers

Jim :)
by Jimbo
Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:14 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: The "Pulse"
Replies: 27
Views: 3975

I thought it was;

"First you must learn the talk"

then

"You must learn the grip"

then

"You must learn the 'trunkley howl'"


:D

Jim
by Jimbo
Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:35 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: tuition cassette
Replies: 8
Views: 1599

I failed Latin in the Christian Brothers at Sutherland back in the '60s.

You could PM the answer to me and tell me what other Tutors you've got.

Cheers

Jim
by Jimbo
Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:13 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: tuition cassette
Replies: 8
Views: 1599

That's a 'rush'! There are lots of more experienced people than I on this Forum, but, I'd hazard a guess that Hubert may not have put it in there. There's a school of thought that says 'most Makers wouldn't turn out an instrument that needed those extra appendages'.. More likely that it was put ther...
by Jimbo
Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:24 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: tuition cassette
Replies: 8
Views: 1599

No Daylight Saving here in the Territory!

And I'm "culturally sensitive" (LOL) so I don't go up unless I have to for work.

I'm not that energetic either; and it's still too hot.

What are you playing?

Jim
by Jimbo
Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:50 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: tuition cassette
Replies: 8
Views: 1599

Campbell.

Try Celtic Southern Cross down in Tassie. They still have it on their website.

Welcome aboard - where are you from in Oz?

Cheers

Jim

PS: Having just written the above advice, I've just checked and my copy of the Tape came from NPU!
by Jimbo
Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:19 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Australian Pipers
Replies: 20
Views: 2207

David,

We should let those from other places also know that a 'dag' can also be a term of endearment!

Jim
by Jimbo
Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:00 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: UP Teachers in Melbourne, Australia???
Replies: 3
Views: 892

Hi there Mad Hatter, The Music under the Mountains instructor is actually a resident of Canberra. If you search this Forum there is another mention of a School being run around New Year, in Vic. I think the instructor for that School is from Adelaide. Regards Jimbo PS: Try this: http://chiffboard.ma...
by Jimbo
Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:59 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: mikey smyth
Replies: 10
Views: 2256

This is what I found on Google, but it doesn't seem to be working at present;

www.mikiesmyth.com

Regards

Jim
by Jimbo
Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:30 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Let's Start An Australian Pipers Association
Replies: 22
Views: 3859

Have a great trip and a safe return.....

All the best

Jim
by Jimbo
Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:44 pm
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: Learn by ear - pshaw, never again!
Replies: 5
Views: 1061

I was intrigued by this item late last year so I emailed the seller and they sent me some files to show what their program was capable of. The sound of the files was terrible - just as DJM indicated, like listening to GHB sounds and ornamentations trying to emulate UP. The seller then asked me to co...
by Jimbo
Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:43 am
Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
Topic: New CD: 'They'll be good yet'
Replies: 49
Views: 9341

Congratulations Peter ( and Kitty, of course )

My copy arrived today and I really enjoyed it.

All the very best.

Regards

Jim