A friend of mine wants to learn the pipes. Now, I have a spare bag and chanter to lend him but i’m lacking bellows. Where can i obtain an inexpensive set of bellows to get him started on? Does anyone have a spare pair they would like to sell or lend? What are the bellows from pakistani pipes like, and can they be bought separately? is anyone making new bellows that aren’t too dear?
Bear in mind we’re on the Isle of Man.
If I had to choose I would order a Marc van Daal Bellows
Bellows with brass hinge, double leather € 360,-
You can also shoot potatoes with it
Simon Hope makes fantastic bellows. I think he’s making uilleann pipe size ones now.
http://www.hopepipes.co.uk/5.html
Nate
Bellows with man made material gusset
Cheapest Pakistani practice set
Going by price, the cheapest option for bellows would be the Pakistani practice set.
David
CJ Dixon has both finished bellows and DIY complete kits: http://www.cjdixon.com/
Jim, please check your PMs.
ditto
Me or a different Jim? I Have no PMs in my inbox.
Jim
If not this Jim, it ought t0 be. This Jim makes a fine st of bellows and at a fair price to boot. I am very happy with mine.
Jim is me! And thanks for all your replies.