I have been thinking that I’d like to get my own copies of a couple of books: Pat Sky’s Manual for the Irish Uilleann Pipes and Wilbert Garvin’s Irish Bagpipes, their Construction and Maintenance.
I’ve found them on NPU’s site, of course, but the emails I’ve sent them over the past while have gone unanswered.
Are there North American sources for these books? Or, do you think if I do an online order with NPU that I’ll see them anytime in the near future?
Thanks. No offense intended to NPU, I do know they’ve had staffing and facility problems of late.
Stu, the Garvin book is more of interest for historical reasons than as a valid set of plans. I don’t know of anyone stocking it besides NPU. All of Patrck Sky’s publications are available directly from Patrick himself. Unfortunately, he keeps disappearing from the net. Perhaps Pat D’Arcy’s Uilleann Obsession site might have an up-to-date link or mail address.
Stuart,
I recently had an order from NPU, the mail order service was much better than it had been mid-summer. I wouldn’t rely on contacting them by e-mail though. If at all possible I think it’s better to phone them.