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.

Asturian single drone bagpipes in C by Carlos M Garcia

Asturian single drone bagpipes in C by Carlos M Garcia; boxwood chanter, drone & blow pipe with a synthetic goretex bag & complete with tassels etc. The chanter reed is cane (with several spare reeds included) & the drone has a metal reed. There is a stamp on the chanter which says “Carlos M Garcia, XIXON, Asturias”. Carlos Garcia pipes have a good reputation and he was still making quite recently, although he is now certainly past retirement age. Bag is airtight and the general condition of the instrument is like new (see photos).

I acquired the pipes about a year ago from a guitarist friend who lives in Spain and bought the pipes there several years ago, but for various reasons never learned to play them. I am not getting on with them, they are too strident for my tastes/abilities (I’m more a Border/Smallpipes person) so they are for sale (to be replaced by smallpipes!) for £900 or near offer.

David Moore piperdrm@gmail.com 07305 458468 (Oxfordshire)

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, anyone interested can reach me at info@wouterkuyper.nl

Cornemuse 20 pouces (D) by Frans Hattink

Half-closed fingering, good condition and ready to play. The chanter was tuned and re-reeded by Frans when I first bought them, (in 2019 I think?). There’s a cosmetic chip on one of the drone ferrules.

Handsome pipes, big sound! More photos and sound sample available on request.

Collection from north Wales preferred but happy to discuss postage.

Selling because I’m just playing cabrette these days.

£900

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

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.

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

2025-08-11

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

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

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