Colum Faris's Product Reviews

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  Kinnaird Carbon Fibre Drone Reeds The best drone reeds I have used, December 2nd, 2010

  I have used five brands of synthetic drone reeds over the years and these are by far the beat. They work equally well with my ancient Hendersons and my new Naills. They are rock steady and once tuned they lock right in and stay in tune.
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  Simon Fraser University - Down Under CD Fantastic concert CD, December 2nd, 2010

  This is an excellent CD with a good variety of classic and contemporary tunes. Great MSR!
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  Plain Yellow Hemp A must have for my pipe box, December 2nd, 2010

  Lay your unwaxed hemp wraps side by side and seal off with bees wax. This gives the most airtight fit in my stocks.
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  Pull Through Swab , December 2nd, 2010

  Every pipe case should have one of these. Pull through your drones, especially after a winter parade or playing in the rain.
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  Reed Absorb , December 2nd, 2010

  What a great invention. It keeps those nasty drips from ruining your new copy of the Scots Guards. It works!
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  Scots Guards , December 2nd, 2010

  Buy volume one before buying any other music collection. Then, when you can, buy volume two.
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  Rhythmic Fingerwork by Jim McGillivray , December 2nd, 2010

  This book is essential to the serious piper. The CD is an excellent accompaniment. Improves your fundamentals!
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  Highland Bagpipe Tutor Part 1 (Formerly College of Piping Tutor) , December 2nd, 2010

  Want to learn how to play the bagpipes? Buy this book and find a good instructor. Then practice, practice, practice.
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  Bannatyne Hide Synthetic Pipe Bag with Zipper , December 2nd, 2010

  This is a great pipe bag. I like the feel of a hide bag, it is more substantial and balances the pipes on my shoulder better that a regular synthetic bag. It is airtight, drone stocks are easily installed, and the zipper gives access do whatever you want inside the bag, like drying it out or installing a moisture control system.
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  Naill DN4 Bagpipes , December 2nd, 2010

  I love my Naills. They are such good value because the drone sound is fantastic, and the workmanship is top quality, and the price is right. This is a beautiful instrument.
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  Robert Mathieson Books , December 2nd, 2010

  Robert Mathieson has written many of the great contemporary tunes over the past 20 plus years. They are all here I this great collection.
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  Simon Fraser University - Live at Carnegie Hall CD Excellent, December 2nd, 2010

  This recording has it all. Fantastic solos, adult, trio, and some of the best pipe band playing you will ever hear. An excellent example of the best band of the late 90's (and the last decade).
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  Kinnaird Kanister Moisture Control Works well, but a little heavy, December 2nd, 2010

  I bought this system several years ago. It is very effective absorbing any moisture but I find it a little heavy to play my pipes comfortably.
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  Plain Yellow Hemp A must have for my pipe box, December 2nd, 2010

  Lay your unwaxed hemp wraps side by side and seal off with bees wax. This gives the most airtight fit in my stocks.