SOLD – This Dave Atherton “MD” model was made in 2011. It has nickel ferrules and ring caps, and imitation ivory projecting mounts and bushes. The blowpipe is copper-lined blackwood. The blowstick stock and chanter stock are polypenco.

I worked with Dave on the development of this model, primarily by sourcing the original cocuswood circa 1870s Duncan MacDougall bagpipe that he used as the model. I also tested the prototype sets. I can attest to the remarkable quality of Dave’s instruments, and particularly to the high quality wood he used and the care he took with every set.

Athertons of this model have won prizes at the highest levels, including the Gold Medal, the Glenfiddich Championship MSR, and the World Pipe Band Championship. The drones are robust and rich and remarkably steady.

This set is in superb condition but for a small scratch on the lower bass tuning pin. The blowstick stock is not original as the original owner just used a split stock. Dunbar Bagpipes made an excellent reproduction blowpipe stock and mount for this set.