FAQs on Shipping

Q: I choose my country for shipping and there’s no charge. Surely you charge for shipping?
A: No we don’t. Shipping is included. Gratis. Free. We’re like that.

FAQs on Aluminium Pipes

Q; Why aluminium?
A;  Why not! It is abundant, environmentally friendly, robust, has excellent tonal qualities and looks great.

Q;  Do they sound the same as wooden Scottish Small Pipes?
A;   Yes, and they are more dependable, because aluminium does not expand and contract the way wood, or especially plastic does.

Q;  What do the traditionalists say to this revolution?
A;   Ask me, I am a traditionalist.

Q;  How long does it take to make a set?
A;  It took 18 months to make the first set.

Q;  What parts do you not make?
A;   Geoff Ross makes the bags specially for me, and Bagpipecovers.com makes the cover.

Q;  Are the bores and hole spacings the same as if you made them in wood?
A;  Yes just the same.

Q;  Does this mean though, that you can use your bellows on any set of pipes?
A;  Yes, absolutely.

Q;  You refer to inferior bellows, does this mean yours are superior?
A;   Oh yes, I can blow a set of Highland pipes with my bellows! In fact I have a deal made up especially to prove this.