Quote Originally Posted by OC Richard View Post
Kilberry Bagpipes, the subject of that video.

Leaving Kilberry and Clan Bagpipes as Edinburgh's only makers? Neither with a high reputation amongst pipers I know.
I have no skin in this game at all, but I've been taking lessons at Kilberry for about 6 months, and have a little bit of loyalty to consider them for my first set purchase. I'm curious as to why you say they don't have a good reputation? I like the guys, and I know that they're both excellent (grade 1 level band) players, though Dave doesn't play anymore.

I'm not in a band, and I don't think I have that level of spare time/commitment to joining one, but I just want to learn for its own sake. Is there something you know/are aware of that means I shouldn't buy a set of Kilberrys? I think I'll be able to pretty much dictate the look of them, but I'm guessing they'll all sound the same because the insides/bores and placement of holes will be standard across them all? Of course, asking them what the quality of their pipes are against a set of McCallums (which are CNC produced) won't necessarily get me a straight answer. And now that Sinclair is back ... who knows?

Thanks in advance for any advice/opinions given.