I love these old Robertson sets! When I see/buy them, I know exactly what I’m getting, and I’ve never been disappointed. So much faith do I have in them that it is the only bagpipe that I would ever think of selling to someone without having tried them. (It would have to be exceptional circumstances for me to do that!)

This set is hallmarked 1954-55. The wood, ivory and silver are all in immaculate shape. The original finish has been left intact as it is still in very good shape. The original ivory blowpipe bulb and engraved silver sleeve were missing, but I have one with a matching silver pattern, so it has been added to the set. The original Robertson chanter was not present, nor the sole. I do have a matching engraved silver sole that can be added to the set for CAD $350.

Robertson sometimes tapered his drone stocks. These are tapered. This means that if a moisture control system were used, it would need to employ cups, not inserts.

The pipes are the usual Robertson rock-steady, bold, rich sound. I put a set of Kinnaird Evolution reeds in the drones, struck up, and they were perfectly in tune in 30 seconds.

Classic Robertson.