Dave Atherton is regarded by many to be the best pipemaker of modern times. His attention to detail, quality materials and perfectist workmanship were obsessive. He recently quit making pipes to pursue other ventures, leaving a legacy of around 170 sets, mostly reproductions of a Duncan MacDougall cocuswood bagpipe previously owned by the late Roddy MacDonald of Wilmington, Delaware, and now owned by his son Calum.

This set was made in 2009 and has hardly been played. It is in absolutely pristine, virtually as-new condition. The mounts are nickel and imitation ivory. The blowstick and blowstick stock are poly.

The tone is bold and steady with Canning tenors and a Kinnaird bass and the pipes are as steady as any set you will find.

Consider this a collector’s item that plays beautifully, by a modern maker who will be remembered long after many others are forgotten.