SOLD – This old Henderson came to me in spectacular condition. It had been refurbished some years ago and needed no additional work. Profiles suggest a manufacturing date close to either side of 1930, and the exquisite drone tone would confirm that they are from the great Henderson years.

The wood colour suggests cocuswood, and although we can’t be sure without stripping the wood, I believe the pipes are African blackwood.

The tuning pins were recently fitted with cork joints. The fit is absolutely perfect provided a bit of cork grease is applied. Cork grease is provided with the pipes. The sound is robust, seamless, rich and steady as a rock with my Kinnaird Edge drone reeds — what the old Hendersons are renown for.

This set is classic Henderson and would do well on any competition stage in the world, including the major gatherings at Oban or Inverness.