John McSherry's pipes missing!

Irish Flute
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John McSherry posted this in the piper’s forum and I’m crossposting on his behalf.

Hi fellow pipers,

I’m in a bit of a panic at the moment. I’ve just returned from a gig in Zaragoza/Spain where my pipes went missing. I’m basically playing a waiting game and am unable to work until they show up. I would very much appreciate it if you could keep a keen eye out for them and if you have any information regarding their whereabouts please contact me at info@johnmcsherry.com

Below is a description of the pipes:

A full set of African blackwood concert D uilleann pipes made by Dave
Williams with a keyless boxwood chanter made by Sean McAloon.
The words “Made for John McSherry by Dave Williams, 2000” are engraved
on the brass around the stock and one of the tenor regulator keys and
mount is broken off.

Also missing are two Overton low whistles (D and F)

Cheers
John

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I have been on the mailing list of a certain, not-for-profit flute publication for more than twenty years, since before there was an Internet. Of course, these days that publication now also has a Web presence. Anyway, one of the long running features of that publication is a section dedicated to stolen flutes. It’s not and never an attractive subject, but, unfortunately, it needs to be mentioned, and dealt with.

Bottom line: Is that subject worth a C&F sticky?

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That’s a fine question. I think it does deserve careful consideration…ok, got it.

I’ll start a lost/stolen instruments forum.

Thanks!