Kinnaird Bagpipes Newsletter

June 2016 
in this issue
:: News
:: Upcoming Events
:: Featured Article
:: Scottish Humor
:: Video Clip
 
   
  
                  


Don't forget Father's Day is coming up on June 19th!

We have a great selection of Guinness shirts, hats, wallets, pint glasses and more in stock.  We also have a variety of flasks & quaichs, all your Piping & Drumming needs, Instakilts, and other great gifts for Dad!  
      

  
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Pipe Bands
Most products are eligible for quantity discounts!  Ask us for quotes!
Chanters, Drone Reeds, Drum Sticks, Highland Dress, etc.


US customers- Save Now! The exchange rate offers about 25% discount!
Ex.: Piper Flex Jackets are $360 CAD, but with the conversion it is currently about $275 USD*!!
*Please note that the exchange rate is constantly changing and exact exchange rate at time of purchase may vary.

Canadian Customers-
Save now! Shopping in US currency means about 25% premium on all products. Landed Canadian prices, mean savings!
Piper Flex Jackets from a US competitor are $309 USD, which is about $404 CAD!

Upcoming Events 

      
Scottish Trivia

The modern game of golf originated in Scotland in the 15th century. First mentioned as 'gowf' in 1457, it was originally played on a course of 22 holes. It was reduced to 18 holes at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1764, and other courses followed suit. St Andrews is dubbed the "home of golf" and exercises legislative authority over the game worldwide (except in the US & Mexico).

Featured Article
 

 Robertson Bagpipe Repair
How to Care for New Pipes 
 
If you've purchased a set of new pipes, here are a few important practices to help keep them in the best condition possible:

-Oil the Wood - Both the inside and the outside of your new bagpipes need to be oiled to prevent cracking. Using a specially designed Bore Oil is the best method of treating your bagpipes. On the outside of your bagpipes use a small cloth and apply a thin coating of Bore Oil and allow it to stand a short while before wiping off any excess. On the inside of the stocks and drones apply a very light coating of Bore Oil using a pull-thru swab or cleaning rod.

-Polish the mounts- If you have chosen a set of bagpipes with nickel or silver mounts remember to polish it. Polish silver and nickel trim with a high quality metal polish. Always read the label to ensure the product you are using is safe for the material on your bagpipes.

-Break-in period- Naturally you're anxious to start putting in long practice sessions on your new bagpipes but remember; until now the wood in your pipes has been dry and you are about to introduce moisture. It is advisable to allow a playing-in period over the first couple of months. Start with brief 10-15 minutes practice sessions and build up to longer periods as the weeks go by. This will give the wood a chance to take on the moisture at a manageable rate.

-Dry your Bagpipes!- After every playing session take the few minutes necessary to dry your bagpipes properly! It only takes a moment to brush the stocks with a soft drone brush and unzip your pipe bag if you're using a synthetic bag. Leave the blowpipe out to air out the stock whenever possible. These simple steps might be the most critical in maintaining healthy bagpipes. 


Video Clip

Here's a funny ad for William Lawson's Scotch :

  
Scottish Humour

 Two Scots golfers were just about to putt on the 16th green, adjacent to a road, when suddenly a funeral procession passes by. One of the golfers, Tam McGregor, interrupted his putting, and took off his hat as the procession goes by. His partner said "That was really gentlemanly of you - paying respects like that". To which Macgregor replied "It was the least I could do. She was my wife for 25 years..." 

Product Reviews           
 
Kinnaird Backpack Pipe Case

"Ample storage space for all of my piping gear, including extra chanters, moisture control canisters, and maintenance supplies. The mesh pocket on the underside of the lid makes it very easy to locate what you are looking for. Padding is fairly rigid and thick. I like the Velcro strap inside to secure my pipes. I still have plenty of room for other things. I am sure I could carry both GHB and smallpipes together in the case. I was looking at the Bagpiper brand cases, and opted for the Kinnaird because it was about $60 less. It is very comparable to that case in size and storage pockets. Like all of the Kinnaird products I have tried, this one is well engineered, and does not disappoint."

 
Don't forget to submit your own product reviews on our website.
Let other customers know what you thought of the products we offer.
Sincerely,

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Rauncie Kinnaird

Kinnaird Bagpipes

923 Emmeline Terrace

Saskatoon, SK
S7J 5G7
Ph: 1-877-249-2939
Fax: 1-306-249-2933

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