JOHN BURKE
LOWLAND & BORDER BAG PIPE MAKER
"I Will Build As In The Days of Old"


PRICE GUIDE.


Price includes bellows, reeds, velvet bag cover, and a carrying case.

Traditional style wooden boxes, covered with Rexine leathercloth (black or brown) can be made for the pipes. To order, add £55 to list price.

Flight cases can be ordered, starting at about £110.

This price guide cancels previous lists.

Rather than publish a detailed price list, instruments available immediately or at short notice are posted on the 'for sale' page.

A guide to prices, for instruments ordered appears below.

Paypal is a convenient and secure method of sending deposits and balances.

BORDER PIPES from £800, £950 including bellows

Smallpipes from £626 (D) £727 (A)

Smallpipe chanter £110

Border pipe chanter £200

Student cornemuse £450

G cornemuse with 2 drones £750

Northumbrian pipes made to order

Extras such as interchangeable stocks, tuning beads etc. £20 - £35 each.

Interchangeable stocks are included in the combination A / D sets.

Postal charges vary, and it is best to check these when ordering.

Pipe Hire

Certain sets, made at various times for personal use, may be available for hire. Typical terms for pipe hire are £150 for a (minimum) six months period + £12 insurance charge.

Pipe hire offers the opportunity to try SSP, BP or one of the cornemuses for little initial outlay. For reasons of a practical nature pipe hire is for the UK mainland only.

All enquiries call 01388 762620.

TERMS.
A £100 deposit confirms an order.
Balance is due when pipes are completed. Please make all money orders, cheques etc. payable IN STERLING. Despatch if required (it is better to collect) is £19.95 (First Class Registered Post) in UK. Allow £50.00 for shipping to USA.

Pipes are supplied with all necessary reeds. Spare chanter reeds available (£25.00-smallpipes, £20-border pipes).

Where bellows are included, the type may be pinned, stapled or stitched, as available.

All work is guaranteed 2 years from collection and free maintenance is offered if pipes are bought locally, or if the owner is prepared to undertake transport costs.

Defects detected on arrival must be reported within 7 days to qualify for repair or replacement free of charge.

After 6 months, the instrument is regarded as "used" and cannot be repaired or exchanged as a new instrument. This applies to all parts including reeds.


JOHN BURKE
Lowland and Border Pipe Maker

29 Foundry Fields Crook Co. Durham UK