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Greetings!
Last Month's Survey Question:
What is the One tune that every piper/drummer should
know?
Scotland the Brave 58%
Amazing Grace 20%
Flowers of Scotland and Green Hills of Tyrol 3%
each
Flowers of the Forest and Lochanside 2% each
Star Wars, Scots Wa Hea, Highland Laddie, Highland
Cathedral, Rhu Vaternish, Cabar Feidh, UnChained
Melody, The Minstrel Boy, Balmoral Highlanders, 100
Pipers, and God Save the Queen 1%
each
This Month's Survey Question:
What kind of pipes are you currently playing?
Answer the Question
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Here are some current reviews:
Rouana
"I love the Rouana's because they are so versatile and
can be worn in so many ways. They dress up a pair of
jeans and they also go well with a simple black
dress."
McCallum Practice
Chanter
"Very nice balanced chanter. Nice volume!"
Doug Stronach Drumming Tutor & CD
"Starts from the basics, includes video. Perfect for the
beginner. Only problem is that the video isn't a
universal format and so you may have trouble playing
it on your computer. The file format is .avi."
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Featured Article
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Beware of Ebay Pipes!!
If you or someone you know are considering
purchasing
a new set of pipes on eBay to save money, Buyer
Beware.
If it seems too good to be true, it
probably is! There are countless stories of
people purchasing pipes through auction sites only to
receive an inferior product.
There are many sets of Pakistani pipes listed on
eBay. These pipes are often made of rosewood or
cocus wood, not African Blackwood. You may also
find that a set listed as "blackwood" may actually be
another type of wood that has been painted black.
Pipes from Pakistan are often poor quality. They often
require hundreds of dollars worth of
additional products and repair to get them playable.
Sometimes, you may find that the picture shows a
maker stamp. While this can be a sign that you are
receiving a quality set, make sure that you inquire
further. A stamp on the chanter does not mean that
the whole set is from that maker. Ask for close up
images of the full set to ensure that you are
getting a matched set of good quality.
Even on a good quality set, be aware that parts
may have been replaced or repaired over time and
may not be in the original condition. Ask for this
information before purchasing.
It's not just Pakistani pipes that are questionable.
There are false claims from individuals
misrepresenting quality pipe makers.
In short, ask your instructor or pipe maker, someone
with experience to guide you through the sale. To be
safe, shop with a reputable dealer.
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Sincerely,
Rauncie Kinnaird
Kinnaird Bagpipes
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