The Bagpipe Society

For Sale

These ads are placed by our members.

The Bagpipe Society takes no responsibility for transactions arising from adverts appearing on this page. We strongly advise that whenever possible, you try before you buy and seek advice from an expert on this type of pipe.

To place an advert, contact info@bagpipesociety.org.uk, sending full details, price, postage arrangements and, if you are a paid up member, a photograph of the pipes.

Jon Swayne mouth blown student Border Pipes in G with 2 drones

I bought these wonderful pipes three years ago to add to my Leicestershire small pipes that I already played a lot. Unfortunately, I’m not now finding the places to play the Border Pipes and need to sadly part with them!

I play many other instruments and need the money to go towards replacing a trumpet I play all the time.

They are in excellent, pretty much as new, condition.

Jon Swayne has new ones for sale on his web site for £1,100.

If you’re interested, please contact me and I can send photos and any other information you would like. I’m open to offers in excess of £850. Postage to be agreed.

Contact andyblake4@hotmail.com

Half set of Uilleann Pipes by Sean Jones

2025-03-07

A half set of Uilleann Pipes made by Sean Jones of Jones Instruments.

The set comprises an un-keyed chanter in boxwood, brass and ivorine mounts. Three drones - the bass being a compact drone. All in boxwood and brass with ivorine mounts. The drone stock is fitted with a drone switch. Bellows. There is also a fabulous multicoloured velvet bag.

There are two very minor and easily remedied issues:

1. Bass drone reed needs tweaking in order to sound consistently.
2. Drone switch is a little stiff to operate.

Despite these two issues the set is in excellent condition throughout.

I am also including in the sale a sturdy lined case.

Asking price of £1650 but I would consider a realistic offer.

Ideally collection in person or would consider a courier at buyers expense. Pipes are based in the Derby area.

Contact Robin Launder robinlaunder@yahoo.com

Blackwood Highland Pipes by Joe Hagan, Clan Bagpipes

2025-02-11

A full set of blackwood Highland bagpipes which were made by Joe Hagan of Edinburgh in 1988 when he was trading as Clan Bagpipes. They have a fabulous well-rounded tone as befits pipes made in this era.

The Bagpipe Museum says:

‘Joe Hagan hand-made bagpipes, one at a time. He was said to have worked at Henderson Bagpipes, R G Lawrie Bagpipes, J & R Glen, and Grainger and Campbell Bagpipes before opening Clan Bagpipes on his own. He later moved on to Bagpipes Galore, however has since retired. His bagpipes reflects Old World skill and careful attention to detail.’

With these sets you have a choice of a blackwood chanter made by Joe Hagan or a Shepherd plastic chanter (easier to tune when playing with other pipers).

£675. Full working set with blackwood chanter or Shepherd plastic chanter, Canmore inner pipe bag and carry case.

Contact Sue Driver suedriverfinearts@gmail.com

Part set for sale Blackwood Highland Pipes by Joe Hagan, Clan Bagpipes

2025-02-11

Drones plus blackwood chanter or Shepherd plastic chanter, outer bag and carry case, plus brand new cord, but no inner pipe bag.

£595.

Contact Sue Driver suedriverfinearts@gmail.com

Colin Ross Smallpipes

2025-02-11

‘Colin Ross was a very fine maker of Northumbrian pipes, Scottish small pipes and border pipes. He is credited with being the primary inventor of modern-era Scottish small pipes.’

I have a set of Collin Ross Scottish Small pipes with a B flat chanter. The drones also TUNE TO AN ‘A’ CHANTER. These pipes have a fabulous well rounded mellow tone which befits a set made and sold in December 1989.

They come with a full set of reeds (the chanter reed is initialled and dated by Colin Ross) and the original pipe box they came in which is lined with red crushed velvet. This set is in excellent condition and is available to view and try in Bedfordshire England. Please feel free to contact me for more information about them and their history.

Price £1200 (sensible offers considered)

Contact Sue Driver suedriverfinearts@gmail.com

Technopipes by Fagerstom - French or Northumbrian fingering

2025-01-28

Great for practising without annoying the people next door, or even in the same room or railway carriage – but you do get some odd looks!

Dual capability, it can be set up to simulate either French bagpipes fingering or Northumbrian Small Pipes. This was a special order as it is not one of the standard builds. It runs off a single AAA battery, and works fine with re-chargeable ones.

Comes complete with a travel tube, unused MIDI interface cable and instruction manual.

This is the earlier model similar to that shown on the Fagerstrom website as the Technopipes (discontinued). https://www.fagerstrom.com/technopipes/index.html

Note: It is an even earlier model and does not have ‘authentic bagpipe sounds’ mentioned on the Fagerstrom website, it is an electronic beep, which to be honest I have not found to be a problem for solo practice. I have checked with Anders and no upgrade to the bagpipe sound is possible

Very good condition: £150 including 48 hour tracked postage.

Contact Mike Dixon msdixon@btinternet.com

User Manual Page 1 and Page 2

Wallace Classic 2

2025-01-08

Wallace Classic 2 bagpipes purchased in March 2024 and seldom used.

The pipes are in combed and beaded African Blackwood with imitation ivory mounts and nickel ferrules, caps and slides. There is a G1 Platinum chanter and the pipes are fitted with Selbie drone reeds and a medium Canmore hybrid bag.

A universal big bore blowpipe and other accessories are also available on request.

Can be posted within the UK at sellers expense.

£950 contact Jeffrey McPherson jsmcpherson@doctors.org.uk

Askomandoura – Cretan bagpipe

2024-07-03

A rare opportunity to dive into the exhilarating world of tsambouna playing, with this Cretan askomandoura made by Antonis Stefanakis in 2013. I had every good intention of learning these, but time, sadly, had other ideas, so they need a better home. Ideal for beginner or seasoned player alike.

• twin chanters, with single reeds, can be played in unison (as is traditional in Crete), or to create harmonies
• eye-catching and stylish orange goatskin bag
• chanter binding replaced by Mike York, to allow easy access to the reeds
• wild, captivating sound

£400 contact Andy Letcher andyletcher@mac.com

Uilleann Practice Set by Tommy Martin

2024-07-03

A practice set of Uilleann Pipes made by me, Tommy Martin.

This is a starter style set with a chanter made from ebony, brass and boxwood. The chanter has no keys but keys can be added for another €50. A bellows, a riveted bag and case are included. The chanter can be heard here too https://youtu.be/OlesX1zWfRE

€1100

The set can be collected from my workshop in Dublin and postage within Ireland is free and postage to the UK and the rest of Europe is €40.

Gaita in C by Corral and Perez in boxwood with one drone

2023-10-31

Makers’ stamps A.Corral, Lugo and J.Perez, Lugo. The set are old but pay well. Case and spare (new Seivane) chanter reed. Photos on request.

£550.00

Contact: andysfiddleworks@gmail.com