This set of Starcks is not completely original, but it is made entirely in old ebony and ivory and the replacement pieces match Starck specifications.

The bass bottom joint and one tenor bottom are not original. The stocks are not original but all match. All ivory matches nicely as the photos show.

The bass mid-joint had a hairline crack and has been invisibly whipped; one tenor top and one stock have been whipped slightly under the ferrules. These flaws will never budge and they are imperceptible.

The Henry Starck, London stamp is visible on one tenor pin and the bass middle pin.

The pipes exhibit the classic, steady tone of ebony Starcks made by the elder Henry (d. 1924): full, but not overpowering, and with a rich buzz.

Since not all pieces are original and there has been some whipping, the pipes are priced appropriately. But the tone is as good as any Henry Starck pipes you’ll find.

These pipes were played by a good friend of mine in Ohio for years. He spoke highly of them many times before parting with them due to ill health.

The pipes were recently stripped and refinished.