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    Quote Originally Posted by highlander_Daz
    The only downside? -the wait!!! 3-4 weeks how can i stand it!!
    You lucky sod! Only 3-4 weeks............

    When I ordered mine from Michael MacHarg I had to wait about 2 years until I got them in hand. But I guess that's the price you pay for getting the custom set that will last til the day I die and going to the finest maker in N. America.
    The tradition continues!
    The Pipers Gathering at Killington, VT

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    Oh the joy of a new instrument. I can relate.
    I always get excited when I get a new Harmonica to replace a blown out reed.
    COOL

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    Well I picked them up yesterday, Colin has a two year waiting list but I somehow managed to jump the queue, The only part he didnt make is the Chanter, its a War-Mac chanter thats very popular with pipe bands and I love the sound and feel of it, My first impressions? wow they are sooo heavy, and the drones are so loud and stay in tune !!, Colin gets the African Blackwood shipped from Kenya, and it arrives cut into blocks a bit like table legs, he then bores it out and leaves it to settle for 6 MONTHS!!! before he turns it, al the matal parts are stainless steel, and there is no hemp used anywhere at all, its all cork, (more airtight and low maintenence a smigin of vasaline every few months). the Universal blowpipe was invented by Colin and is used by the vast amjority of serious pipers, again low manitenence and a comfortable oval end, the bag is a Ross Gore-tex, I can say Im absoulutle amazed by how loud and crisp they sound, the drones are really air efficient.






    no hemp all cork!


    gleaming!!


    cheshire cat!!

    thanks for indulging me I know its not a pipe forum but you know what its like!!!

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    Now there's one happy looking chap. Congratulations ,pity we can't hear you playing them. Enjoy.

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    The last picture says it all. What a happy face!
    Glen McGuire

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    Beautiful pipes, Daz. Congratulations!
    "Touch not the cat bot a glove."

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    Congratulations on the new pipes. That last pic tells all indeed!

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    Congrats Daz! They look like a great instrument and I'm sure you'll love 'em!
    The tradition continues!
    The Pipers Gathering at Killington, VT

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    Quote Originally Posted by highlander_Daz
    ...and stay in tune !!,
    How can you tell?

    Just kidding! Many congrats to you. Play in good health.

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    I raise my glass to ya!

    I bought a chanter a bit ago, and am attempting to learn. Already jonesing!

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