The Bagpipe Society

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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.

G Border Pipes by Jon Swayne

3 drones, applewood drones. Mopane (hardwood) chanter, which gives the whole instrument an extra presence.

In perfect working order, and very good condition. Straight untapering bellows connectors, compatible with bellows below.

Bellows not included.

£1000

Contact Marilyn Clabburn marilynclabburn@yahoo.co.uk

A pipes by Jon Swayne

Specially commissioned two drone set in A. Mopane with Spanish gaita–influenced styling.

The base drone sits across the shoulder, tenor drone across the chest. Bright tone, beautiful colouring and a joy to play. Perfect condition. Straight untapering bellows connectors, compatible with bellows below.

Bellows not included.

£950

Contact Marilyn Clabburn marilynclabburn@yahoo.co.uk

Anglo French bellows by Julian Goodacre

A robust airtight set compatible with the above pipes. Padded and very comfortable to use.

£ negotiable.

Contact Marilyn Clabburn marilynclabburn@yahoo.co.uk

Fibreglass Bagpipe Case

Two available.

£ negotiable

Contact Marilyn Clabburn marilynclabburn@yahoo.co.uk

Technopipes by Fagerstom

Great for practicing 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.

£75 including 48 hour tracked postage. UK only please.

Contact mikedixon474@gmail.com

Images: user guide page 1, and page 2

Highland Bagpipes by D.Naill & Co.

Highland Pipes by D.Naill & Co. Minehead C. late 2023/early 2024.

Made of acetyl, nickel mounts, cords, internal and external bags, all reeds included, blowpipe and chanter.

Interested purchasers could collect if nearby otherwise I can send through the post after payment via bank transfer.

£550.00

Contact defatimanumquamsatis@outlook.com

Blackwood Highland Pipes by Henry Starcke, London, 1953

A full set of blackwood Highland bagpipes made by Henry Starcke, London in 1953. Great sound. I am the original owner and can no longer play. Chrome-plated rings; imitation ivory on drones & bottom of chanter. Includes original blackwood chanter and a plastic (delrin?) chanter. Set includes 1 plastic and two rosewood practise chanters, one by Henry Starcke. Spare reeds: 9 plastic reeds for practise chanter; 9 cane reeds for pipe chanter; 2 bass drone cane and 3 tenor drone cane reeds; 2 small containers of bag dressing/seasoning.

Full working set with blackwood chanter, sturdy solid wood carry case.

Willing to ship anywhere within the USA or to Canada via your choice of carrier or by special arrangement (if you know how to do that).

Located near Washington, DC.

Asking USD $1000

Craig Packard gajdas_cp@verizon.net

Uilleann pipes by Noel Dutton

Uilleann pipes built by a Noel Dutton. There is a reed with it, looks ok, but I can’t get it working, so no sound sample is available.

Bought just before Corona, but never got around to playing it. Chanter looks good, Bellows look good. Bag looks cheap, but is airtight.

600 Euros

Pipes are in the Netherlands, but around christmas i can easily bring them to England.

Contact info@wouterkuyper.nl

Musette Béchonnet in F by Jon Swayne

2025-08-11

This is one of a kind, the only Béchonnet Jon has made. Lovely deep resonant tone. Fairly recently serviced by Jon (including a new bag etc) and in fantastic playing condition. Bellows blown (bellows not included), although it has been mouthblown in the recent past so could be reconverted. Only selling because I’m focussing on cabrette.

More pictures and sound sample available on request.

Local collection preferred (north Wales) but happy to discuss postage.

£1900

matstephens@hotmail.com or find me on Facebook messenger.

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

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