Category Archives: Pipe Maker

John Evans (Glenydd) Welsh Bagpipe Maker Talking ’bout Pipes

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vPipes – Hyper-realistic Electronic Bagpipes

vPipes – Hyper-realistic Electronic Bagpipes: “vPipes-Uilleann is a unique electronic uilleann bagpipes emulator that uses revolutionary technology resulting in a hyper-realistic experience in terms of sound quality, fingering and ornamentations. It thus affords the possibility of practising accurately in a … Continue reading

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Found a New Use for Crazy Straws

MEMBRANE PIPE Musical instruments from recycled/reused materials designs by Chabieraas. Música con instrumentos de materiales reciclados/reutilizados Chabieraas y sus Plastic Fantastic Pipes. http://es.youtube.com/plasticfanpiper www.chabieraas.com

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Red Pipe – Electronic Bagpipes

NEW PIPES AT RED PIPES – ELECTRONIC PIPES Red Pipes – Electronic Bagpipes: “The Redpipe is an electronic bagpipe with various sounds and fingerings. The redpipe family is modeled  on original bagpipes from Scotland, France, Germany, Sweden and Spain. It … Continue reading

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Local bagpipe maker keeps the craft alive – The Sarnia Observer – Ontario, CA

Local bagpipe maker keeps the craft alive – The Sarnia Observer – Ontario, CA: “Wayne Fisher argues that people who say they don’t like bagpipes haven’t given them a chance. Highland pipes, like the ones the Forest area man makes … Continue reading

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Pipe Band to mark Remembrance Day

November 11 marks Remembrance Day and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 will host the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony. The day commemorates the sacrifices of armed forces members and civilians in times of war. It is observed at 11 a.m. … Continue reading

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Bagpipes on the Cover of RDH

The bagpipe featured on this month’s cover is a rather recent skill acquired by Joanne Glover. The 1969 graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists was attending a memorial service in 2001. “As I listened and watched, the spirit … Continue reading

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New spanish bagpipe

http://nadishana.com Just testing new spanish bagpipe – fresh out of the box:) I traded it for the futujara. It’s elaborated and made by galician luthier Francisco Reguero.

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Tuned in to a new way of life

FOR MANY people, a series of major life changes (and not just one) are required to create an entirely “new life”. North Carolina native Bill Haneman arrived at his unlikely career utopia – making uilleann pipes for a living – … Continue reading

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The Most Overrated Bagpipe ?

Mention the name David Naill in the bagpiping community and everyone knows who you’re talking about. Their instruments are associated with quality craftsmanship, good tone, and easy reeding. But perhaps are they a little overpriced for what they really are? … Continue reading

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Scottish Smallpipes by Kilberry on Sale

These are made in the key of A, by Kilberry Bagpipes of Edinburgh. The pipes have one bass drone, one baritone drone and one tenor drone, resulting in a lovely harmonic drone sound. They are mouthblown and are fitted with … Continue reading

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Pipe Maker David Atherton

He says he’s the best in the world at what he does, and looking at his work, it’s hard to imagine he isn’t. Bagpipe maker David Atherton makes a blowpipe in his Naperville workshop. Atherton says he works 12 hours … Continue reading

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