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.

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

I also have a Sopranino F Rauschpheifen by Eric Moulder, £400. (Photos and further information available on request.)

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

Uillean Pipes by Sean Jones

2023-01-12

Practice set of Sean Jones Uilleann pipes for sale. Hardly used. Will pass on a book and cd tutorial as well. The practice set consists of a chanter, bellows and a bag.

£700 in excellent condition. Paid £1250 for them, new.

I will only exchange the instrument in person for cash or will post if I receive a bank transfer. Contact Helen on 07477909429 or Helen_rosa_clay@yahoo.co.uk. I live in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

Zampogna by Marco Ciancaruso

2017-06-01

Zampogna made by Marco Ciancaruso of Chiasso, Switzerland, in 2006.

The chanters are both G to D but an octave apart, the bass chanter runs G, A, Bb, B, C, D and the top chanter has the additions of an F# lead in and C#. The single drone is D, same note as the D on the bass chanter. The instrument is set up for use with bellows, not included. The woods are various but all appear to be fruit. The pipes are in basic working order, ie. all the pipes work well enough individually but some ability and understanding of setting up will be necessary to get them singing together sweetly, they have not been played for some years now. They come with a hard case and some Zampogna music including a simple tutorial. £475 Photos on request.

Contact: myalpyper@yahoo.co.uk or phone 07932 725 021. Carriage can be arranged by the buyer or picked up from mid Suffolk or a mutual arrangement may be found

Hurdy Gurdy by Xavier Leclerc

2024-02-18

A rare opportunity to acquire a Gurdy by Xavier Leclerc. The Vielle ‘Droite’ Chifonie is, as the name implies, styled as a Symphony. It has two Chanterelles in G and two Drone strings, a Bourdon in C and a Trompette in C. I have only played it for demonstration purposes. It has slight wear on the lid from my thumb and a replacement tuning peg, otherwise it is in good condition. It comes with a wooden case. New Price 03 June 2024: £1200 plus carriage. Contact Trevor James on 07982 073 364 or email trevorjames18@btinternet.com