# Seth of Gallaghers **URL:** \ **Category:** Uilleann Pipes\ **Created:** [July 11, 2004, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449 "2004-07-11T14:24:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Droner](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Droner](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Droner)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2004, 2:24pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/1 "2004-07-11T14:24:05Z")
Hi all, What type/style of bass regulator does Seth Gallagher put on his full sets? I can’t see the end of the regulator pipe where the reed goes (ie that you put your left arm under to play the chanter) on amy of his pictures . Is it the standard or wrap around style (not that i even know the difference really!!!) or is there an option? Look forward to your replies ---
**Author:** ![djm](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/djm/32/420_2.png) [@djm](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/djm)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2004, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/2 "2004-07-11T15:13:32Z")
You’re right. Seth builds the bass reg with a Taylor-style wraparound so the reed cap doesn’t extend over the top of the stock. I couldn’t find a good photo that clearly demonstrates the configuration. You may have to hunt around to find one, or ask someone who has a full set from him. I don’t know of any particular advantage to this other than that it makes the set more compact and easier to store. djm ---
**Author:** ![innerhand](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/innerhand/32/223_2.png) [@innerhand](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/innerhand)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2004, 3:49pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/3 "2004-07-11T15:49:52Z")
![](http://www.pipersgathering.org/Instrument%20Makers/B_pitch_European_plum.jpg) This is Mr.Bruce Childress’s work. Where is the reed?Inside the End of the turned bass reg cap? upside down? ---
**Author:** ![djm](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/djm/32/420_2.png) [@djm](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/djm)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2004, 4:18pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/4 "2004-07-11T16:18:00Z")
Whoa! Very nice looking set! djm ---
**Author:** ![carel](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/carel/32/529_2.png) [@carel](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/carel)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2004, 8:03pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/5 "2004-07-11T20:03:02Z")
that looks great what pitch is this? I gues C Carel ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Smith](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/joseph_e_smith/32/649_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Smith](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Joseph_E_Smith)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2004, 9:02pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/6 "2004-07-11T21:02:54Z")
Yeah, I’d say, C or B…but I’m leaning toward B. Nice pipes innerhand! ---
**Author:** ![Droner](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Droner](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Droner)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2004, 9:38pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/7 "2004-07-11T21:38:34Z")
thanks very much for clarifying this…what do ye all prefer? Taylor Style or conventional bass reg set-up? Can Seth do both? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![innerhand](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/innerhand/32/223_2.png) [@innerhand](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/innerhand)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2004, 12:03am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/8 "2004-07-12T00:03:52Z")
no,no, this is not mine 😃 this set was sold on Bruce’s site last year. ---
**Author:** ![Tony](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ee7513/32.png) [@Tony](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Tony)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2004, 12:15am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/9 "2004-07-12T00:15:47Z")
The Childress is a deluxe B set. Gallagher will make a traditional bass regulator if requested. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Smith](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/joseph_e_smith/32/649_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Smith](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Joseph_E_Smith)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2004, 10:07am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/10 "2004-07-12T10:07:07Z")
## Innerhand wrote: “Where is the reed?” The reed in the regulators are exactly where you would find them in chanters. Essentially, regulators are chanters, but are fully keyed and have a closed bell. ---
**Author:** ![j.hohl.kennedy](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/j.hohl.kennedy/32/288_2.png) [@j.hohl.kennedy](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/j.hohl.kennedy)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2004, 7:37pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/11 "2004-07-14T19:37:46Z")
> [@Droner](#): > > thanks very much for clarifying this…what do ye all prefer? Taylor Style or conventional bass reg set-up? Can Seth do both? 😕 Droner, I personally prefer the traditional bar-style. ---
**Author:** ![rorybbellows](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/rorybbellows/32/586_2.png) [@rorybbellows](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/rorybbellows)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2004, 7:57pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/12 "2004-07-14T19:57:39Z")
With the traditional style straight bass regulator bar in your arm its like holding a baby(to many people thats what their pipes are) RORY ---
**Author:** ![djm](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/djm/32/420_2.png) [@djm](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/djm)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2004, 8:04pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/13 "2004-07-14T20:04:05Z")
Without the bass reg sticking up in the air it is easier to position the set across your knees for better access to the regs (if you prefer this position for playing regs). Also it is easier to find a case to fit your set without having to disassemble the bass reg. I really think this is a matter of personal tastes. djm ---
**Author:** ![Droner](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Droner](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Droner)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2004, 9:39pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/14 "2004-07-14T21:39:13Z")
Thanks guys… I have to say I don’t know would they feel the same without the reg bar under my arm but sure I can talk to Seth and see if he minds making the regular style for me. My order is a bit off anyway…I went the set to be the perfect one for me when it arrives, I want no more dissappointments with regard to pipes!!! ---
**Author:** ![Lorenzo](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/lorenzo/32/215_2.png) [@Lorenzo](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/Lorenzo)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2004, 3:24am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/15 "2004-07-15T03:24:59Z")
> [@djm](#): > > Whoa! Very nice looking set! > > djm Hey, do I sense a new appreciation for photos of pipes, laddie? 😆 Those are beauties! ---
**Author:** ![djm](https://chiffandfipplewww.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.chiffandfipple.com/djm/32/420_2.png) [@djm](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/u/djm)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2004, 3:34am UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/seth-of-gallaghers/20449/16 "2004-07-15T03:34:40Z")
Just trying to be polite. Sorry, I won’t do it again. ☹ djm