Carbony Uilleann Pipes (4K) | Unboxing & Review

[@slattrat1459]

I don’t play bagpipes or anything but I still love this content

[@crazybagoham]

you;re a great uillean piper!! keep it up

[@MattWillisBagpiper]

Thanks!

[@robgandara]

The reed is made of spruce by Joseph Sampson in Bakersfield California

[@ElijahG98]

Good stuff! I actually picked up a used UP practice set on a forum. It plays but I've had an incredibly hard time getting it set up to actually play anywhere near well and in tune. Which made me drop off, havent practiced in months now. I've been thinking of getting a Carbony or Daye chanter to hook up with my bag and bellows. Because I'm pretty sure my bag and bellows are actually decent. Its a leather hamon bag and bellows made by a maker but I think they are in the 2-300$ price range, and seem nice. I've heard Daye chanter reeds are really climate friendly and are likely to be consistent. The Carbony chanter coming fully reeded and setup in good tuning for you is really promising as well. I just want somethign that I know is setup and works well. Its already really hard to get into the instrument. So the last thing I need is to be wondering what part is my bad playing and what part is my chanter not wanting to play a specific note, or having garbage tuning. I tried to move the reed, move the bridle, rush, etc. But I just cant get it set up right. Somethings always wrong. If anyone reading this wants to get into UP my advice. Dont go used lol. Used instruments are a great way to save money. But only buy used when you know what ur doing. Getting something good set up by the maker for you, with possible support from the maker, will be worth it even if you have to pay more.

[@V9bct7]

Uilleann pipes are sick I wish I could play them too

[@jimobrien84]

A few months ago I ordered some David Daye Uilleann pipes but they’re not coming for a year so whenever I see reviews for other other pipes it makes me that much more eager to get mine. This one sounds great

[@bagpiper93]

Oh really? I was thinking of buying one of david daye pipes but makes me think of choosing different brand.

[@jimobrien84]

@@bagpiper93 yea it’s a long wait list. When I ordered them I didn’t know about Carbony making Uilleann pipes but I looked into a couple other makers like Fred Morrison and Patrick Skye and they had at least 6 months wait as well. I went with Daye because they have a solid reputation and the price is hard to beat

[@thecountrygentleman6670]

One year is a very good time frame. My pipes took 5 years. Ive heard David dayes makes very good quality pipes.

[@musomaster9027]

@@jimobrien84 Hey man - Patrick Skye actually died last year or the year before. So wait time probably longer than that. - I have a David Daye set - the positives are the reed is really good and the chanter is remarkable. The drones sound fantastic and the bellows are brilliant. The bag itself was a little leaky, but he suggested using a special liquid inside to essentially plug the holes. Seemed to work! I found David hard to get in contact with over email but good by phone if you get the right time. Is David going well? His website hasn’t been updated for years!

[@jimobrien84]

@@musomaster9027 wow I didn’t know Patrick had died. I was going off the wait time listed on his website. That’s a great description of David’s communication though, because he did not respond to the email I sent when I initially reached out to him but I didn’t have any problem getting him on the phone. He seems to be getting on well

[@chrismills2012]

they make a Northumbrian pipes as well

[@jamesball9623]

Man I wish I could afford some basic uilleann pipes, I have a set of poly highland pipes I got from McCollum, they’re awesome but I just love the sound of the uilleann pipes

[@TheBelrick]

same

[@mattmiller5014]

Matt, as Always another Great Video. Thank you for mainly sharing Yourself with us. One of the reasons I have chosen you as a Teacher is because of your True Self awareness and Humbleness expressed in your "disclaimer". You exhibit No egotism nor arigance but Are truly a Loving Soul who Loves the Bagpipes, and Uilleann Pipes. I got a set of Uilleann Pipes last year with No Keys and practice on them to the best of my ability. When ever I'm feeling down on myself for not being "Perfect" on the Uilleann's I remind myself that my dog Scamp loves listening to me play and that's what counts. I think we'll always run into someone in this lifetime who wants to try and shame us to make themselves feel better but there are More people who appreciate You and what you Bring to Life. Thank You Teacher. Pipe On.👍

[@MattWillisBagpiper]

Well, I exhibit some egoism, or I wouldn't be on KZbin! ;-) But I appreciate your kind words and I do try to present myself honestly and truthfully here.

[@dominiclapinta8537]

I bought a cocobolo practice set from hakam din. It's beautiful and even smells great. I don't know how to get the bellows down yet and I almost caused my arm to go numb. For right now, I am practicing using the changer and an adapter to play it apart from the bag and bellows with good at thetic reed. But I wonder if there is a tip or trick to mastering the bellows as I hope to as time progresses

[@carnright]

Black bag cover was by choice, reed is spruce

[@MattWillisBagpiper]

Oh, that's right! I really like that spruce reed.

[@seanwennihan6191]

Great Video Matt & Great Piping I Think One Day I Will Try The Uilleann Pipes Thanks For The Great Video 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@loch1352]

I’m looking into getting into piping. As someone who played brass instruments my whole life should lung strength impact what I get? Thank you and have a fantastic day!

[@MattWillisBagpiper]

If you're looking into learning the uilleann pipes, lung strength won't be an issue as they are bellows driven. As for highland pipes, your brass experience will make learning much easier, but there's no need for special instrument (be it practice chanter or full pipes), as you can get different strength reeds to suit your blowing strength. Hope that helps!

[@loch1352]

@@MattWillisBagpiper it does thank you very much

[@BanjoKnight153]

Matt any info on where you got this like a link?

[@MattWillisBagpiper]

www.carbony.com But you can always just look up the title in the video. The first Google link for a search on "carbony uilleann pipes" takes me straight to their site.

[@BanjoKnight153]

Thanks

[@thecountrygentleman6670]

You ever heard of Michel vignoles uilleann pipes?

[@MattWillisBagpiper]

I've heard the name, but never a set in person to my knowledge...

[@thecountrygentleman6670]

@@MattWillisBagpiper ive had a hard time finding information on his pipes. i bought one of his sets and have had trouble with it, im sure part of it is me being a beginner, but wanted to know what other peoples thoughts are on his sets. Payed a good price of $5800 for a full set he even made me a secound chanter with 2 keys for the long wait.

[@patrickcoyne8624]

Vignoles pipes are great.Micheal vignoles learned pipe making from Eugene lamb in county clare.Remember reeds are temperamental. Best reeds are made in the climate you currently live in .I ve made reeds that work very well in Alaska but nowhere else.i ve made reeds that play well in Georgia in high humidity. David daye reeds work well in micheal vignoles chapters if that's any help to you

[@Taran-d.B.23]

Whats better in carbon Instruments than to Instruments out of „plastic“ (polypenco f.e.) ?

[@MattWillisBagpiper]

I'd say carbon fiber, though it is quite a bit more expensive than plastic.

[@Taran-d.B.23]

@@MattWillisBagpiper so there is an Difference of course but nothing better 😄 thx for feedback:)

[@timothyaldrich4926]

wish i could play them as we’ll wonder how easy they are to play

[@MattWillisBagpiper]

In terms of pressure, they are similar to a Scottish smallpipe. In terms of fingering technique, they are equally difficult to the highland pipes, but all of the technique and fingering is different. Totally different animal in that regard.

[@timothyaldrich4926]

@@MattWillisBagpiper is it the same finger work as the highland pipes

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

@@timothyaldrich4926 no, it isn't, he already said it in the comment you replied to :)

[@adamturner8732]

How much is this set

[@MattWillisBagpiper]

More info here: carbony.com/product/uilleann-practice-set/

[@jean_enzo_xxx_du_2812]

Price?

[@MattWillisBagpiper]

It's listed on their website. www.carbony.com

[@jean_enzo_xxx_du_2812]

@@MattWillisBagpiper thanks

[@betterhomesandbagpipes3665]

Carbon fiber uilleann pipes would look great in a modern home... Just sayin'...