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Alan, born in the wilds of West Penwith, Cornwall, is renown worldwide for his excellent reedmaking skills, having provided reeds for uilleann pipers around the world for many years.
Contact: Alan Burton, Penzance, Cornwall, Britain Phone: Email:alan@reedshaman.co.uk
Brian Bigley comes from musical family on the west side of Cleveland. Studying with Achill Island, piper Michael Kilbane from the age of eight, Brian's sensitivity to the art of uilleann piping has developed into a high level of understanding. His interest in maintaining the best sound possible led Brian to study the art of pipe-making with Seth Gallagher in upstate New York and time spent with flute maker Patrick Olwell. He is currently making pipes in the style of the late Dave Williams and is an accomplished reed maker. Competitive accolades include taking first prize at the Midwest Regional Fleadh Cheoil 2007.
Every set of pipes I make is made entirely to individual order which guarantees that your pipes are made personally for you and so are unique and special to you and your requirements.
My styles and methods have been developed and well-honed in over 30 years of pipe-making. I can therefore guarantee that every set of Pipes I make will be fully in tune and properly adjusted to all of the expected norms of playing.
If you go to my 'Uilleann' page you will find many pictures showing details of my Irish Uilleann Pipes and in addition several articles on Uilleann Pipes, the history of the Uilleann Pipes and advice on buying Uilleann Pipes.
If you visit my 'Links' page you will find links to a good variety of websites dedicated to both Uilleann Piping and Scottish Smallpipe interest. I hope you find what you are looking for on these pages and please feel free to contact me with any questions - ray@raysloan.comWebsite:www.RaySloan.com
Koehler & Quinn C Full Set - Selling for an elderly friend who has retired from playing named Chris Walsh. Here is an appraisal written in 2017 by Mark Hillman of Silver Spring, MD, a noted builder and teacher of uilleann pipes.
A full set of Uilleann pipes made by pioneering American uilleann pipe makers Benedict Koehler and David M. Quinn in the Key of C. incorporating his superbly executed signature turnings. This set was commissioned upon the return of Quinn from Asia to the U.S. around the turn of the 20th century. Purchased virtually new in 1999 it has Serial #9901 on stock. 5-key chanter with horn mounts, brass keys, and brass reed cap.
Pipes and mainstock are of perfectly matched, straight-grained medium-dense cocobolo wood with no evidence of pin knots or other imperfections of any kind. The timber is immaculately polished and beautifully trimmed in premium Asian river water buffalo horn sourced from that which Quinn brought when he moved back to the U.S. Natural horn fittings are predominately black with the occasional streak of mocha and amber. Brass ferrules throughout.
The drones are fashioned with hand-soldered, tapered drone slide ferrules, with no evidence of cracking at the wood lined mortice ends. The bass drone features a cannister type loop, and is on the "straight out" variety, accented proportionally to the tenor and baritone drones in natural horn terminuses.
Of special note is the bass regulator extension which incorporates a back-turned bass regulator reed cap for comfort and ease of play.
Regulator keys are of the standard teardrop salt spoon style in neatly turned wood blocks. Springs are perfectly matched and firm, key travel is optimal, lateral play is minimal, and the geometry feels quite smooth overall, with no annoying high or low keys, and excellent availability of individual key touches. Natural horn fittings are found on individual pipes at the tenon ends at the main stock.
The transverse drone stop switch is in perfect order and easily accessible.
Padded bellows are of fine straight grain spruce or similar variety soft wood with an unusual asymmetrical or paisley shaped clapper design, featuring a hinge swooping higher to more closely follow the ergonomic movement of the players shoulder and to avoid interference of the bellows hinge with the main body of pipes. Yellow leather lined bellows are slightly stained. The bellows inlet valve is of water buffalo horn and are the original bellows with this set of pipes.
The large bag with matching fitments is airtight.
This set has a light feel, a soft tone, and is relatively easy to blow. No major leaking or damage. Slight oxidation as the set has been in use for many years, yet it has minimal wear and an honest patina. Overall, this is an exquisite example of the pipe maker's art by one of the foremost turners in the history of uillean pipe making, and it exemplifies the confidence and long honed skills of a master craftsman at the height of his career. Still contains some original and stable reeds by Benedict Koehler, as well as a four year old Bigley chanter reed and two regulator reeds. The instrument was always played in a smoke-free environment.
The set includes a professional grade aluminum musical instrument carrying case.
If you are in the area you are welcome to come by and try them out. Listed: 04/01/2026 Price: Reasonable Offers Considered - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: James Roberts at henannes7@gmail.com Location: Washington D.C. Please use caution when sharing personal information! Photos
David M. Quinn D Practice Set - Selling for an elderly friend who has retired from playing named Chris Walsh. Here is an appraisal written in 2017 by Mark Hillman of Silver Spring, MD, a noted builder and teacher of uilleann pipes.
David M. Quinn Uilleann 1983 make practice set with hand made wooden matching carrying case. Ebony chanter with brass ferrules and reed cap. One brass C key, airtight and fitted; no additional key blocks for additional keys. Has a Quinn mahogany single leather hand-sewn bellows and maple valve.
If you are in the area you are welcome to come by and try them out. Listed: 04/01/2026 Price: Reasonable Offers Considered - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: James Roberts at henannes7@gmail.com Location: Washington D.C. Please use caution when sharing personal information! Photos
Dinny Quigley D Full Set - Made in 2015. Recently serviced by Donncha Dwyer. Hard case with lock and key. Reason For Sale:
Selling because I have two sets and I am going abroad. Listed: 03/22/2026 Price: €4,800 - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Pádraic O'Donoghue at padraicodonoghue28@gmail.com Phone: Ireland 0899643733 Location: Co. Wexford, Ireland Please use caution when sharing personal information! Video
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Martin Gallan D Chanter - Like new keyless D chanter from Martin Banba Gallen. Made from what Martin (wryly) calls "Banba Stick" - an African hardwood similar in appearance to plum. I have to list it as like new, but it is, in fact, brand new (still in Martin's packaging) Circumstances force me to sell it. I've spoken to Martin about it and he knows I'm not trying to make a profit off him, just trying to recover some of what I paid, which was a bit over my $1000, asking $900, but I will consider a reasonable (i.e. Sane) offer.
It's a "beautiful chanter" (Martin's own words) which I will ship prepaid USPS Priority insured to lower 48. Listed: 03/21/2026 Price: $900 - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Seamus Monahan at eirepiper@gmail.com Location: Connecticut, USA Please use caution when sharing personal information! Photos
Hevia, Parrado y Aragón L/H D Drones - Top-of-the-range drones, configured for left-handed players (this is important if you want to complete the set with regulators), however, they can be used perfectly well by right-handed players if you do not intend to use a low regulator
- if you have any questions, I can put you in touch with the craftsman who made them. (Carlos Aragón) in Spain
- I am selling them because I do not use them and they are of very good quality (an instrument like this should not be left unused). On the other hand, as they are left-handed, they are very difficult to find.
- Practically new. Even a broken piece of marfilina has been replaced with a new one, made by luthier, with wood (black granadillo wood), metal and marfilina decorations.
- High-quality reeds (Ezee drones reeds)
- Engraved with the name 'Hevia, Parrado y Aragón'
- Celtic engraving design on the drone body.
- Bellows seats (wood and metal) and chanter (marfilina).
- Incudes high-quality leather bag and stocks, black velvet bag cover and for left-handed players (can be configured for right-handed players if desired).
Album featuring these pipes: EL MANTEL DE NOA - Spain - 'Despertar' Spotify Link Listed: 10/16/2025 Price: €2,500 - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: MIGUEL ÁNGEL FRAILE at cornamuso@gmail.com Location: Spain Please use caution when sharing personal information! Photos
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Actual sound of the drones
Video showing details of the drones with background music featuring the actual sound of uilleann pipes recorded with these drones
Tim Benson C ½ Set - Description: Made of brass and bubinga wood, with a c-natural key. Bellows not included. The drones have a very big, rich sound. So does the chanter. Excellent condition. Comes with two cane chanter reeds, both of which sound nice and play well. The drones are reeded and playing well. I messed up the tenor drone reed and replaced it with an old D-baritone drone reed, and now the tenor drone plays a fifth above the bass and baritone drones. Neat sound. Condition: Excellent. Issues: None, except I've reeded the tenor to play a fifth above the bass and baritone. Materials: Bubinga wood and brass. Reason for sale: I am selling (or trading) because I want to try out as many flat sets as I can before settling down with one. I've spent a bit of time with this set and enjoyed it, but want to try out a different pitch. Listed: 12/31/2024 Price: $3,300 - [Shipping and Insurance to the lower 48 included] Currency Converter » Contact: Ryan Light at ryanlight1994@gmail.com Location: Sacramento, CA Please use caution when sharing personal information! Photos
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Romain Casta D Practice Set - I sell this new D concert pitch practice set that I made. It is made of ebony (chanter), very good false leather (bellows and bag), oak wood (bellows) and boxwood (small wood pieces and decoration). It is on sale for 850€. You can go on my website castapipes.fr for more informations.
Below you can hear it, played by myself. Listed: 07/29/2024 Price: €850 - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Romain Casta at contact@castapipes.fr Website:http://castapipes.fr/en/accueil-english/ Location: France Please use caution when sharing personal information! Photos
Kirk Lynch D ½ Set - This is the last set Kirk built as he has retired (per Kirk) and the only nickel plated set he ever built.
The set has a wood top with stop key, C and F keys and composite drone reeds. There are 3 chanter reeds made by him and one made by Tim Britton. The Lynch reeds 2 will need some TLC and the one marked new is ok. The Britton reed is the best.
The set comes with a BAM carbon fiber viola case ($1000,00 what I paid) and holds the set perfectly.
I'm sadly selling the set due to a work related injury (back) and new work situation which is 6 days per week. Listed: 05/05/2024 Price: $6800.00 firm US only - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance, included in list price] Currency Converter » Contact: Michael Ring at miconpipes@yahoo.com Location: New Hampshire, USA Please use caution when sharing personal information! Photos
Romain Casta D Chanter - I sell this new D concert pitch chanter that I made few weeks ago. It is in blackwood and brass. I sell it at at low price of 500€ because it is a first one, it is in France, but I can send it anywhere. I sell it to buy new material and continue to make chanters.
Below you can hear it, played by myself. Listed: 07/26/2023 Price: €500 - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Romain Casta at contact@hexagonalpipersclub.fr Website:http://castapipes.fr/en/accueil-english/ Location: France Please use caution when sharing personal information! Photos Video
vPipes - Pipes in perfect condition for sale. Used when kids where a sleep to learn a few tunes. Listed: 01/20/2016 Price: €1000 - [buyer pays shipping & insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Darragh O Heiligh at d@digitaldarragh.com Tel: (087) 7670464 Location: Drogheda, Ireland Please use caution when sharing personal information! Pictures:
B.C. Childress D Chanter - 2015 Childress concert pitch chanter, fully keyed(C, F, G#, Bb, and 3rd octave D), with wooden headpiece ,gooseneck chanter stock, and mount for stop key. African Blackwood, imitation ivory, and brass. Price is $2200, which is less than what a new chanter from Bruce with these specifications would cost. Listed: 09/03/2022 Price: $2,200 - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Tim Hill at uilleanner@gmail.com Location: San Francisco, USA Please use caution when sharing personal information! Pictures:
Eugene Lambe D Full Set - Chanter & Drones 2013. Tenor & Baritone Regulator 2013. Bass Regulator 2013. I have owned and played this set since it was made - there are no previous owners. Material: Blackwood, Brass, faux ivory Special Features: Chanter has a C-natural key and a second key for the F-natural. Condition: The overall condition is very good. I have never polished the brass parts. There is a small dent in the brass. The plastic mounts on the drones have turned a bit yellow over the years. One of the regulators is not working because I've accidentally disassembled the reed, which is in perfect conditions, but needs to be assembled properly. Reason for sale: Honestly, I've played it few times because I didn't have time to sit down and learn how to really play them and I'm still in the same situation, so they are in great condition. Asking Price: I'm hoping for 4500USD but I'm open to offers. It will go for the best bid. Listed: 09/01/2022 Price: $4,500 o.b.o. - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Martin Casanova at martinlcasanova87@gmail.com Location: Argentina Please use caution when sharing personal information! Pictures:
Ian MacKenzie D Practice Set - African Blackwood, brass ferruls and Delrin mounts, one brass key(C natural). Quality stitched leather bellows and bag( no leaks in over 20 yrs)
Aluminum hard case, 2 extra reeds plus the original reed recipe, extra staple and collar.
Hand made around 1995 by Ian Mackenzie an Australian pipe maker. They are loud and throaty for uillaenn pipes. Sorry I don't have any sound samples but am no longer able to play due to my health.
Swore I'd never part with them but I can't play any longer and they need a good home. Listed: 08/16/2022 Price:Reduced:$1200 $950 o.b.o. - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Charles Crunk at mikey581@me.com Location: Alabama, USA Please use caution when sharing personal information! Pictures:
Gallagher & Rogge D 3/4 Set - Gallagher Chanter with Will Woodson reed. Gallagher Drones with Banton Reeds. Rogge regulators with a Bigley Reed in the Tenor and Rogge reed in the Baritone. Comes with the case. No bellows, but could arrange for a new one. Listed: 06/22/2022 Price: $9,000 o.b.o. - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance - approx $180] Currency Converter » Contact: Brian Bigley at instrumentorders@gmail.com Text or call 440-554-2394.
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Sale or Swap: Martin Doyle Flute - Flute purchased in May 2021 from Martin Doyle. The wood the flute is made of is blackwood. The flute has silver rings. The flute does not have any even the smallest defects or hidden defects. Little played, regularly serviced with almond oil. I am selling a flute because of my age. I can't play the flute anymore. I am happy to swap to a playing chanter in B uilleann pipes or consider any reasonable offer. Listed: 06/16/2022 Price: €720 or see above - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Sebastian Sajdak at scholageneexpert@gmail.com Location: Ireland Please use caution when sharing personal information! Pictures:
Whistle Collection - A collection of high quality whistles. All prices recommended by their makers. These items are for sale by Lauren Haller whose husband, Peter, these instruments belonged to until his passing last year.
SOLD Colin Goldie / Overton Whistle. Like new condition. Low F $360
SOLD Colin Goldie / Overton Whistle. Like new condition. Mezzo High A $330
SOLD Colin Goldie / Overton Whistle. Like new condition. Soprano High D $310
MK Whistles. Like new condition. Low D $335.
SOLD MK Whistles. Like new condition. Low F $290
SOLD Copeland. Like new condition. Low D $1250
SOLD Maurice Reviol Combo. Like new condition. Low F and Low G Combo $320
SOLD Chris Abell. Like new condition. All are African Blackwood and Sterling Silver D $500
Chris Abell. Like new condition. A, B and Bb Set $1,100
SOLD Chris Abell. Like new condition. Low G $700
Listed: 03/23/2022 Price: See above - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Lauren Haller at lphallr@gmail.com Location: New York, USA Please use caution when sharing personal information! Pictures:
Seivane Gaitas in C - I'm looking to sell my brand new Seivane gaitas set in C or quite possibly to exchange the set for a bellows blown set of Fred Morrison smallpipes in A.
I'm predominantly a Highland piper and bought and started to learn the gaitas with the best of intentions. However I have realized I just don't have the time to take up a second instrument. Guess I was impulse buying; my loss, your gain.
The gaita set is made from granadilla with engraved triskele silver ring caps, bass drone, chanter and tenor drone, black velvet cover with black and red cords. Comes with sturdy Seivane embossed carry case. Listed: 02/01/2022 Price: UK£2,000 - [Buyer Pays Shipping & Insurance] Currency Converter » Contact: Malcolm Muir at bolshiera@hotmail.com Location: U.K. Please use caution when sharing personal information! Pictures:
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