Morning - New prices are published here:
http://www.burleighsmallpipes.com/prices.htm
A set similar to this would only cost marginally more new.
> Or is the fact that we don't know how long it's been unplayed
> make it a no-go, or at least an assumption of some major re-fettling
> and replacing pads, tweaking keys, etc?
I would always make this assumption for all pipes on eBay unless the
seller is a player or I can get to the pipes to play them.
David Burleigh pipes are at priced at the lower end of the slding scale
and comparatively an enormous number have been produced. Because of this
they don't hold value as well as some other sets and there is always
some depreciation.
I am aware of at least two other sets available that are significantly
cheaper with a known playing condition (but not on your side of the
pond) and would make better starter instruments.
hope this helps
Rob
http://www.milecastle27.co.uk/rob/
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