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Hi Ian, the smallpipe arrived today, without any problems, the sound is great, I am really happy and can't wait playing some jigs an reels from our new competition set.
If you are interested in our band, you can visit www.clanpipers.de
On our news site we have two small pieces from our concert in November with the Vale of Atholl pipe band. I wish you a happy new year, many thanks.
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Dear Mr. Kinnear,
About four weeks ago I received the Kinnear A/D set of pipes I ordered through Mist Glen Bagpipes. I wanted to write and thank you, they are wonderful. I have played GHB pipes for about five years but this is my first experience with bellows. I was luck that they arrived just before I was to leave for the Balmoral Piping School . At the school I took lessons from a well known Smallpiper here in the US . He has always preferred “xxxx” pipes and had recommended them to me last year, however after pricing and comparing various makers I had decided on your pipes. At the school this summer after seeing my set and trying them he was very impressed with my pipes set. Several times I heard him recommending them to other GHB students who were inquiring into smallpipes.
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Hi Ian, I just received my set of A/D, 4 drone smallpipes. Fantastic! Looks great and sounds even better! You did a great job on these.
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I'm now well used to the pipes I got from you a couple of months ago, and am starting to experiment. I've been playing the tunes from Dixon's book and experimenting with Uilleann style - putting the end of the chanter against my knee and using closed or semi-closed fingering to get staccato. The chanter does remarkably well; did you evolve the design with closed fingering in mind?
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Dear Ian,
Many thanks for the care you put in making my smallpipes. They are really beautiful and I hope I can quickly play them with all drones I know I need some time for this). I also appreciated that you sent a few tunes. I wish you best success with your handicraft and hope you continue making such instruments for years!
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Many thanks for the smallpipes....We are very pleased with the quality of the pipes. (Tain, Scotland)
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I am enjoying my pipes every day. Thanks as always for making them!
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Thank you so much for the pipes! They are working well and I have found the quality and tone unbelievably top notch! The drones hardly ever change and match up famously with the chanter. In short I am very pleased with your work.
(New Jersey, US)
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I meant to tell you that the judge at the competition made very complimentary comments about the tone of my pipes. I would like to thank you for all your help and confirm that both I and my niece are delighted with our instruments. (Glasgow, Scotland)
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Just a wee note to thank you for your prompt service. The reed you sent is excellent. (Campbeltown, Scotland)
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IThis is to let you know how pleased I am with the D set you made for me. It's a beauty-marvellous both in terms of performance and finish. As the reeds do not cause any trouble whatsoever, I find it fairly easy to make the transition from a mouth-blown instrument: there's no need to worry about the usual technical problems which makes it easier to concentrate on getting the pressure right etc....By the way friends of mine heard the pipes being played, and they were so impressed they are thinking of getting one for themselves.
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Cheers for sending the reeds so fast. The pipes are wonderful. Everyone who has seen and heard them has said so too. (Co. Cork, Ireland)
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What a great sound when all four drones and chanter are in tune- a rare feeling! (Brechin exile in Edinburgh)
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Hi Ian, Happy new year to you too, hope you had a good one. You made a super job of the pipes. They were bang on right from the first blow, very steady and they have an excellent warm tone. I've just started work on a new CD with a friend of mine, Ally MacKenzie, so the pipes are being put to work straight away! We're aiming to have it out some time in the summer, I'll make sure and get a copy sent down to you. Thanks again for the pipes.
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Hi Ian, The pipes arrived in good shape 12-22-03. The workmanship is outstanding, and the tone very nice. I was able to show them to the family on Christmas Eve. Four of the gang play the Highland Pipes and were very impressed with the new instrument. Thanks for getting them here when you did. Happy New Year!
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