FOR SALE: set of uilleann pipes drones in the key of D. Timmy Britton drones made of rosewood and brass. These are his deluxe drones, including a separate fourth A drone with its own shut-off switch. Both the baritone and bass drones have turned-back brass tubing slides which allow fine tuning, and wooden caps. All four reeds are his hardwood dowel type, very stable throughout the year in all weather conditions, very easy to tune. Will also include original cane drone reeds in D, and a set I made which play in C in these same drones. Hollow mainstock of cherry wood, drilled for two regulators (plugged) is 60 cm (2 3/8 inches) diameter and 29 cm (1 1/8 inches) long where it inserts into your stock cup.
Tim’s sets are beautiful, with fine craftsmanship in the turning, and both traditional (A drone) and innovative (dowel reeds). If anyone wants the full history of this set of drones, I can provide details, contact Jim Van Fleet vanfleet@bucknell.edu (570) 966-3308 home (570) 577-3235 work. Pictures of the pipes at:
Joseph, All the names involved with this chanter made it attractive to me, Boisvert, Britton and your own. I checked into it as soon as Jim put out his feeler post and knew right away it was time for me to go “flat”. I originally wanted to go C# but I play in a band and thought that C would be a better fit. Although, it will be some time before the pipes, or rather the piper will be ready for the stage. We are a mostly vocal/psuedo Celtic band but we are trying to add a more Trad flavor when we can.
Can’t wait to get the chanter, will keep you posted. -Leo
P.S. Not a lot of instruction in the Dayton area but we are trying.
Hey Jim! Be careful who you sell those drones to…!! heh..
Those were indeed from my very first set of pipes from Tim. Fun history behind them, lots of memories. I can personally vouch for them being quite the fine set. The C chanters a real hooter and suits someone who really “knows how to play” and get the most out of that hard C.
Those were indeed from my very first set of pipes from Tim. Fun history behind them, lots of memories. I can personally vouch for them being quite the fine set.
So now this set of drones has testimonials from everyone who has ever owned them (Dave and me). Still available, remember price is negotiable! I suspect I am competing with a whole bunch of 1/2 sets that came up for sale last week . . .
FOR SALE: set of uilleann pipes drones in the key of D. Timmy Britton drones made of rosewood and brass. These are his deluxe drones, including a separate fourth A drone with its own shut-off switch. Both the baritone and bass drones have turned-back brass tubing slides which allow fine tuning, and wooden caps. All four reeds are his hardwood dowel type, very stable throughout the year in all weather conditions, very easy to tune. Will also include original cane drone reeds in D, and a set I made which play in C in these same drones. Hollow mainstock of cherry wood, drilled for two regulators (plugged) is 60 cm (2 3/8 inches) diameter and 29 cm (1 1/8 inches) long where it inserts into your stock cup.
Tim’s sets are beautiful, with fine craftsmanship in the turning, and both traditional (A drone) and innovative (dowel reeds). If anyone wants the full history of this set of drones, I can provide details, contact Jim Van Fleet vanfleet@bucknell.edu (570) 966-3308 home (570) 577-3235 work. Pictures of the pipes (scroll down the web page) at:
It was pointed out to me that these drones will fit any set of pipes . . . if I include the stock cup with them! So, here’s a bump of my listing, with the addition of the stock cup which can be tied in to any pipes bag, and a new price (read on):
FOR SALE: set of uilleann pipes drones in the key of D. Timmy Britton drones made of rosewood and brass. These are his deluxe drones, including a separate fourth A drone with its own shut-off switch. Both the baritone and bass drones have turned-back brass tubing slides which allow fine tuning, and wooden caps. All four reeds are his hardwood dowel type, very stable throughout the year in all weather conditions, very easy to tune. Will also include original cane drone reeds in D, and a set I made which play in C in these same drones. Hollow mainstock of cherry wood, drilled for two regulators (plugged) is 60 cm (2 3/8 inches) diameter and 29 cm (1 1/8 inches) long where it inserts into the stock cup (INCLUDED).
Tim’s sets are beautiful, with fine craftsmanship in the turning, and both traditional (A drone) and innovative (dowel reeds). If anyone wants the full history of this set of drones, I can provide details, contact Jim Van Fleet vanfleet@bucknell.edu (570) 966-3308 home (570) 577-3235 work. Pictures of the pipes at:
