Guys just look to find out if anyone has bought or played a set made by the above maker?
I am considering getting a set from him but I can’t find anyone that has bought from him before!
My friend bougth Patkos made drones,.Good work ,nice tone indeed.(plumwood+brass)
Richard sent me two of his chanters for trying them out. A B plumwood and a D made of Ebony. To my taste the D chanter was too thick and I personally dont like the “bubble” form, I like my chanters straight. The reed of the D chanter was rather hard to play, but Richard told me it was one he plays with and he likes them rather hard. The B chanter was very nice and comfortable. unfortunately the reed suffered serious damage so I could not get the whole sound of the chanter.
Anyhow I liked the B one and I ordered a B Practice Set in January. I´m curious about how it will work and play.
Cheers,
Stefan
Hi 
I’ve got a set of D drones in plum, boxwood and brass made by Richard, the ones Mikko is talking about. I am very satisfied with them in all ways and recently ordered regulators from him. He is a nice guy to deal with and a good piper himself.
I have no experience with his chanters, but judging by his youtube videos and the audio files on his website, they all sound great and seem to be very well in tune. I will probably ask him to make me one in the future.
As for reeds, you can surely ask him to equip the set with softer ones if that’s what you want, but bearing in mind that in the long run you’ll probably be making your own reeds anyways, I see no reason why not order from him if you like his work otherwise
Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
Samppa
Many thanks guys, really appreciate it!!
The time went by and i was informed 5 weeks ago that my set is ready. So i payed the same day i got the information. Unforntunatetly I didnt get any replies to emails or my set since that.
Anyone here knows how i can reach Richard? I already tried the phone number listed on pipers.ie, it´s not valid anymore.
Thanks,
Stefan
Here is the email on his website uskvarf@hotmail.com
His website address is: http://uilleannhungary.com/
Patrick.
Maybe i didn´t say it correctly. I do know the webpage and i have sent him like 6 emails the last five weeks without getting any reply. So maybe someone is here who has a phone number or some information what the problem could be.
Stefan
Was this matter ever resolved?
I have the same problem. Sending him numerous emails and haven’t had a reply since March 6th…
Anyone got any other means of contacting him?
Richard,
I think it’s time to come clean..there are several people who need to speak to you of matters that should not be made public here on this forum.
I kindly ask anyone wishing to speak to Richard please PM him, and Richard; now that we know are near a computer please reply to all of your inquiries.
Moderators; I kindly ask you to block this post so people can handle their affairs in private.
Most appreciated.
Yes, please handle the details of private transactions privately.
The moderators see no reason to block this thread as it stands now.
need reply also, made some specialmetalworks for him, no reply ,even when chat on Fb.
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There was a young piper from Kent
Who’s chanter was extremely bent
When his drones went all curly
his mood went all surly
considering the money he’d spent.
RORY
to save himself trouble
…
…
He’d stick it in double.
RORY
Irishpiper wrote
Richard,
I think it’s time to come clean..there are several people who need to speak to you of matters that should not be made public here on this forum.
Well if you had bothered to read the post imediately above yours would not have needed to make post unless your out to cause trouble
Richard’s post expleins what has happened and gives his new email
As the sayin goes “Look before you leap” 
here’s his post to save looking it up
Hi everyone
Unfortunately, a couple of days ago, somebody broke my e-mail account and sent some spams and viruses therefore hotmail banned me. I’m not able to use it and all of my former customers, connections and enquirers are disappeared. I kindly ask all of these people to send me an e-mail. I have to my dates, details etc. My new address is: > uilleanhungary@hotmail.com
Thanks a lot,Richard
Elmek;
If you do not have any business concerning Richard or myself, I suggest you best keep your thoughts to yourself. The situation that involved several people has been dealt with privately, and despite my best efforts to block this thread so people like you can’t chime in with your “witty”; “snappy” comments, that did not happen. If this matter does not involve you then I believe you are the one out to cause trouble.
The next time you want to get involved with matters that are of no concern to you; use spell check…it’s “explains” not expleins…
“Look before you leap”..haha…more like “spell check before you send”.. 
Not me the troublemaker as all I did was point out the Richard had already posted an explanation and my post did was to show that you were on an unnessary stir
All you needed to do was word your post in a better manner such as
“Thanks for posting that Richard, sorry to here of the computer problems, a lot of people will be relieved they can now get back in touch with you”
Simples !
And yes I do have business with Mr Patkos as I am looking to order a full set