[NSP] Re: Pipe making
Are the C and B drone stocks still good to use or has anything changed? Also do all you makers use the same woode for the stocks as the rest of the pipes? Hi Bob CB stocks are not bad. My own main is bored 1.5 and the ferrule is 42mm int diameter as I like a bit more room for my drones. I also put the tying in groove about half way down the body instead of at the end. The drones balance better. The others are OK but I would make the base of the blowpipe stock wider, so the bottom of the groove would measure say 30mm. It ties more securely and resists the stresses of blowing better. The chanter stock could be flared towards the inside to give the reed a bit more room. I use matching woods for the chanter and blowpipe stocks, but various others for the drone. Hard maple and Laburnum are two favourites but any wood that isn't too porous will do. Laburnum stained black with spirit dye is a good match for blackwood. These days I dry the drone stock blocks thoroughly in the microwave before boring and fitting. The drone ferrule will not come loose on a block treated this way. Its amazing how much water you can remove from wood you've had for years. Instruction can be had off the web, but I have no current references. Don't overheat the wood tho or the oven will get a funny smell and you won't be popular. Cheers, Dave Dave Shaw, Northumbrian and Scottish Smallpipes, Irish Pipes and SHAW Whistles www.daveshaw.co.uk To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Trade D set for F set?
After a long break from NSP's I am getting back into it with a Colin Ross D set. However I find the finger spacing a bit wide and (unless I get used to it) will probably want to go back to an F or F# set eventually. If anyone would be interested in a trade, or part trade, then I would like to hear from you. The Ross set has a 7 key chanter, 4 drones each with tuning bead, and they are fully mounted, blackwood with silver and imitation ivory. Not sure if it's solid or silver plate though.. probably plated. Colin is currently making a new d drone reed for them. Otherwise they are in pristine condition. They were made around 2005 and have only been lightly played. I'm honestly not sure what they are worth so I might need some advice in that regard. I would only be interested in an F - F# set in top playing condition (I'd need to be convinced of that fact) as I don't want to have to fettle too much to get them going.. Been there, done that. Contact me right away or keep me in mind for later. I have photos I can send Cheers Bill Carr -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re Pipemaking
Thanks everyone. Bob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Gaelic Pronunciation
I am thinking of including the Irish slow air Sliabh Na M'Ban (Billy Pigg version) in a concert performance this coming Sunday but have no idea how to pronounce the title properly. Can anyone help? Thanks, Richard -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Gaelic Pronunciation
Hi Richard, The most likely pronunciation, looking at it, is probably something like 'sleeve na marn' or 'mawn'. Hope that helps! David On 4 February 2010 21:36, Richard Shuttleworth [1]rshuttlewo...@sympatico.ca wrote: I am thinking of including the Irish slow air Sliabh Na M'Ban (Billy Pigg version) in a concert performance this coming Sunday but have no idea how to pronounce the title properly. Can anyone help? Thanks, Richard -- To get on or off this list see list information at [2]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. mailto:rshuttlewo...@sympatico.ca 2. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[NSP] Re: Gaelic Pronunciation
Billy got it wrong. Slieve na whatever is not what Billy played, unless there is another tune with same title. But that title, I've always pronounced it sleeve na mon. see http://www.irishpage.com/songs/slevmoan.htm Adrian To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
