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PRICE LIST

ITEM PRICE (USD)

WHISTLE

- Key of D (Cocobolo, Rosewood or African Blackwood)............$130

BODHRAN

- 16", 18" diameter with 4", 6" or 8" depth .....................................$275

- Tipper/beater (Rosewood, Blackwood, Cocobolo, Maple)........$30

- Case..................................................................................................$65

UILLEANN BAGPIPE

SETS

Practice Set (Chanter, bag, bellows)

Key of D

Cocobolo or Rosewood

- Chanter with keyblocks and full mounts.........................................$1070

- Chanter without keyblocks and full mounts....................................$995

Key of B

- Chanter with keyblocks and full mounts..........................................$1105

- Chanter without keyblocks and full mounts.....................................$1030

African Blackwood

- Add $95 to above prices

Upgrades

* Add $25 for saddle stitched bag

* Add $100 to above prices for each chanter key (Cnat, Bb, G# or Fnat)

* Add $15 to above prices for "swan neck" brass headpiece

* Add $150 to above prices for wooden headpiece

* Add $200 to above prices for chanter stop key (wooden headpiece only)

* Add $70 to above prices for velvet bag cover

* Add a case for $240

* Celtic engraving, please enquire

Half Set (Key of D - chanter, drones, bag, bellows)

Cocobolo or Rosewood

- Chanter with keyblocks and full mounts...........................................$2170

- Chanter without keyblocks and full mounts......................................$2095

African Blackwood

- Add $190 to above prices

Upgrades

* Add $25 for saddle stitched bag

* Add $100 to above prices for each chanter key (Cnat, Bb, G# or Fnat)

* Add $15 to above prices for "swan neck" brass headpiece

* Add $150 to above prices for wooden headpiece

* Add $200 to above prices for chanter stop key (wooden headpiece only)

* Add $70 to above prices for velvet bag cover

* Add $200 for drones maximum mounts/ferrules

* Add a case for $260

* Celtic engraving, please enquire

3/4 Set (Key of D - chanter, drones, tenor/baritone regs, bag, bellows)

Cocobolo or Rosewood

- Chanter with keyblocks and full mounts...........................................$3470

- Chanter without keyblocks and full mounts......................................$3395

African Blackwood

- Add $380 to above prices

Upgrades

* Add $25 for saddle stitched bag

* Add $100 to above prices for each chanter key (Cnat, Bb, G# or Fnat)

* Add $15 to above prices for "swan neck" brass headpiece

* Add $150 to above prices for wooden headpiece

* Add $200 to above prices for chanter stop key (wooden headpiece only)

* Add $70 to above prices for velvet bag cover

* Add $280 for drones/regs maximum mounts/ferrules

* Add a case for $260

* Celtic engraving, please enquire

COMPONENTS

Chanter (Available in African Blackwood, Cocobolo or Rosewood)

Cocobolo or Rosewood

Key of D

- Keyblocks, full mounts ......................................................................$560

- No keyblocks, full mounts ..................................................................$485

Key of B

- Keyblocks, full mounts........................................................................$595

- No keyblocks, full mounts...................................................................$520

African Blackwood

- Add $95 to above prices

Upgrades

* Add $100 to above prices for each chanter key (Cnat, Bb, G# or Fnat)

* Add $15 to above prices for "swan neck" brass headpiece

* Add $150 to above prices for wooden headpiece

* Add $200 to above prices for chanter stop key (wooden headpiece only)

* Celtic engraving, please enquire

Drones

Cocobolo or Rosewood

- Set (tenor, baritone, bass, mainstock, cup) .....................................$1100

- Tenor ....................................................................................................$195

- Baritone ................................................................................................$245

- Bass ......................................................................................................$365

- Mainstock (3 drone & 2 reg holes with shut off valve/key) ...............$245

- Cup .........................................................................................................$50

African Blackwood

- Add $95 to above "set" price if ordering a set or to "Bass" price if ordering just a bass

Upgrades

* Add $200 for maximum mounts/ferrules

* Celtic engraving, please enquire

Regulators (Available in African Blackwood, Cocobolo or Rosewood)

Cocobolo or Rosewood

- Tenor ....................................................................................................$650

- Baritone ................................................................................................$650

African Blackwood

- Add $95 to above prices.

Upgrades

* Add $80 to above prices for maximum mounts/ferrules

* Celtic engraving, please enquire

Bag

- Rivet bag, without stocks...................................................................$110 Inventory available, ships next day

- Rivet bag, with stocks.........................................................................$215

- Saddle stitched bag, without stocks..................................................$135 Inventory available, ships next day

- Saddle stitched bag, with stocks ......................................................$240

Upgrades

* Add $70 to above prices for velvet bag cover

* Celtic engraving, please enquire

Bellows

- Bellows .................................................................................................$295

- Bellows "do it yourself" kit (components)..........................................$145

Reeds

- Cane chanter reed................................................................................$75

- Drone reed set (tenor, baritone, bass)................................................$65

- Regulator reed.......................................................................................$50

- Chanter Reed making kit......................................................................$100

Cases

- Practice set case..................................................................................$240

- Full set case...........................................................................................$260

* Shipping is extra and is not included in above prices

PLACING AN ORDER

Terms Of Purchase

Please contact CJ Dixon by email or by telephone, indicate your requested item(s) and provide your shipping location. A quote for the total amount, including shipping, will be given.

A 50% deposit is required at time of order to secure a schedule opening. This deposit is non-refundable except in such a case as CJ Dixon is not able to complete the order. The balance of the order payment is required within 30 days upon notification of completion. After 30 days has expired without payment, the instrument becomes forfeit to the original purchaser.

Shipping costs quoted, are CJ Dixon costs. Additional shipping costs may also apply by other agencies (brokerage, duty, taxes, etc.), are not covered in the quote specified and is not the responsibility of CJ Dixon.

When making payment, please indicate clearly what you are ordering and provide all contact information including email.

Upon receiving the deposit a firm lead time will be communicated.

Payment

There are two options for payment.

1. Check - make payable and send to: CJ Dixon, 1112 Witt Rd., Pembroke ON, K8A 6W8, Canada

2. Paypal www.paypal.com - to cjdixon1@sympatico.ca

WARRANTY

CJ Dixon Guarantee

It is CJ Dixon's desire to meet or exceed the customer's expectations. If a product purchased is deemed inadequate in any way, it will either be repaired/replaced at no cost to customer or, if desired, returned for a full refund on the instrument cost within 30 days of order being received. A refund is not given if modifications, abuse or excessive wear is evident.

Warranty

All components produced by CJ Dixon are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship, for life. This does not apply where modifications, abuse or neglect is evident.

Drones (Key of D)

TESTIMONIALS

BODHRAN

16" drum with 6" rim, ABW tipper and case ...

"The Bodhran is really great and many compliments from others who have played it."

Bill March - Canada

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18" drum with 4" rim, cross brace, ABW tipper and case ...

"I love the drum, thank you. The quality of it and its tone is excellent. Most people that play at my sessions keep eyeing it and are so envious!"

Gavin Donnelly - Canada

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16" drum with 4" rim, cross brace and Rosewood tipper ...

"The Bodhran looks and sounds great. Thanks so much for a quality instrument."

Harold Bischoff - U.S.

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- UILLEANN BAGPIPES -

HALF SET

Key of D Cocobolo half set, chanter with keyblocks and swan neck, Maple mounts, drones with maximum mounts/ferrules ...

"I'm very pleased with the time and craftmanship that you have obviously invested in each of the components, and the "fit" of the pipes is really quite good. The overall tone of the set is very lyric and pleasing and I enjoy playing and hearing them. You've created a pipe set that I will enjoy for years."

Glenn Owens - U.S.

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Key of D Cocobolo half set, chanter with Fnat/Cnat keys, with Blackwood mounts, wooden headpiece with stop key, drones with maximum mounts/ferrules, full set case ...

"I received my pipes today. They are very nice and I appreciate your great work, thank you!!"

Yuhei Tanaka - Japan

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Key of D Blackwood half set, chanter without keyblocks, with Maple mounts and swan neck brass headpiece ...

"Exceptional, clean, accurate work... a quality instrument. Great pipes for the beginner or the pro. The chanter has no 'fussiness' about it. It played spot on pitch right out of the box. Thanks for the great set."

E.M. Forster - U.S.

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Key of D Rosewood half set with synthetic ivory mounts and standard brass headpiece ...

"I am an extremely happy piper, with a beautiful half set. The workmanship is superb, the tone very pleasing to the ear and the chanter is quite easy to play... spot on the A440. The drones are beautiful with a strong bass drone and beautiful resonance with the other drones. One look at the wood to metal fit, and the finish of both the wood and metal parts will please your eye, and the sound will please your ears. The look, feel and sound of Chris' instrument speaks of high quality and the hand work is sheer artistry."

Jim Spiva - U.S.

PRACTICE SET

Key of D Cocobolo practice set, chanter with keyblocks, Blackwood mounts, standard brass headpiece and Blackwood bag stocks ...

"The practice set is awsome! The chanter is beautifully crafted, and has a nice, sweet tone. The bellows are sturdy, and I have already gotten a few compliments on how easily they fill the bag. I am going to enjoy playing this set for many, many years. All in all, a great set!"

James Donoghue - U.S.

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Key of D Blackwood practice set, chanter without keyblocks, with synthetic ivory mounts and standard brass headpiece ...

"In terms of quality, I can only say I'm impressed, and very happy. The chanter is gorgeous. The fit and finish is impeccable. The bellows and leatherwork are not only attractive, but robust; I reckon this set is going to last for many years."

Gary Kelly - UK

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Key of D Cocobolo practice set with bellows kit, chanter without keyblocks, with Maple mounts and swan neck brass headpiece ...

"I am very pleased so far with the chanter. It performs quite well and has a nice tone. The appearance of the wood and brass is very impressive. In addition, the shape of the chanter fits well into one's hands.

The bag is quite sound and nice looking. One thing I very much like about it is the brass riveting, which complements the beautiful brasswork on the chanter. The stocks and ferrules on it are also a first-class job.

The bellows were much easier to assemble than I had thought. The instructions could not be clearer and there were no snags. They are air-tight and deliver an adequate amount of air with each stroke. They are also quite solid, so I'm not worried about their durability over time."

Dr. J. Daniel Humphries - U.S.

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Key of D Cocobolo practice set with bellows kit, chanter without keyblocks, with Maple mounts and swan neck brass headpiece ...

"The chanter is beautiful, I can't say enough about it. I just can't get over the fit and finish of it all. A high quality practice set at an affordable cost."

Kelly Hogan - U.S.

REGULATORS

Tenor & baritone, Rosewood with synthetic ivory caps

"The regs are beautiful, play well and sound sweet."

Jim Spiva - U.S.

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CHANTER

Key of B Cocobolo chanter without keyblocks, with Blackwood mounts and standard brass headpiece ...

"Your B chanter looks and sounds good. All in all very good."

Bruce Childress (Maker) - U.S.

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Key of B Cocobolo chanter without keyblocks, with Blackwood mounts and standard brass headpiece ...

"Nice looking chanter and it was in tune straight out of the box."

David Johnstone - UK

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Key of D Rosewood chanter without keyblocks, with synthetic ivory mounts and standard brass headpiece ...

"It played impressively well right away and it is an esthetically pleasing chanter as well."

Bruce Childress (Maker) - U.S.

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Key of D Cocobolo chanter without keyblocks, with synthetic ivory mounts and standard brass headpiece ...

"This chanter is everything I had hoped for, and then some. The tuning is spot-on, the tone is strong yet pleasant and it is comfortable and easy to play. The feel and appearance speak highly of your skills and attention to detail."

Cedric Young - U.S.

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Key of D Rosewood chanter without keyblocks, with synthetic ivory mounts and swan neck brass headpiece ...

"Sounds very nice. Very easy to get the second octave. No problem jumping from low B to high B (my favourite test of a chanter). Nice comfortable grip on the chanter. Love the scalloped back D. Feels very natural. The finish on the wood, brass and immitation ivory are all first rate. A very professionally made chanter. I wish I had this chanter when I started learning to play. I'm sure I would have progressed faster. I'm very happy I bought this chanter and would certainly recommend it to any beginner as part of a starter set or to any intermediate player as a spare chanter. In short, a very nice chanter and a very happy piper!!!"

Patrick McSweeney - Canada

BELLOWS KIT

"The bellows kit came in yesterday and I'm amazed at the quantity and quality of everything. The gusset leather is top notch quality and the oak cheeks are beautifully finished. I have built several instruments from kits (including two harps), and your instructions are the most clear and easy to follow of any so far. I'm looking forward to building and using the bellows. Thanks again for the beautiful craftsmanship and the great customer service."

Stephen K. Cull - U.S.

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"The kit comprises all the components required to assemble a working bellows for the Uilleann pipes. Almost everything required to assemble the bellows is provided and the buyer only really needs a few simple tools to get the job done.

The instructions are easy to follow and it was a real joy to work on. If you’ve never put a bellows together, then this is the perfect learning activity.

Upon completion I could tell immediately, without even trying it out on my pipes, that this was what I had been looking for in a replacement bellows. The action is very smooth and the volume of air delivered is markedly more than my previous bellows could manage.

They are attractive in appearance with oak clappers and black leather. An elbow pad is included and the hinge is leather which adds flexibility to the pumping action. Fittings such as blowpipe connector are of polished brass.

The waist and arm straps are made of webbing. The arm strap can be kept buckled and the arm slipped in – in other words, strapping in and escaping again is quick and simple with no need to unbuckle.

CJ Dixon has been open to suggestions in his endeavour to provide a top-notch product. All in all, this has been a most satisfying purchase. CJ Dixon has an excellent and friendly business manner and is easy to communicate with. I will have no hesitation in ordering more parts from CJ Dixon to refurbish my old bellows as a backup."

David Goldsworthy - AU

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"I found the bellows kit easy to assemble over a weekend, and requiring only a moderate level of skills. The result is a lightweight, airtight, perfectly functioning, and good looking bellows."

Dave Collins - U.S.

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"The bellows were much easier to assemble than I had thought. The instructions could not be clearer and there were no snags. They are air-tight and deliver an adequate amount of air with each stroke. They are also quite solid, so I'm not worried about their durability over time."

Dr. J. Daniel Humphries - U.S.

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"The (bellows kit) materials look top-notch, as expected. I have nothing but praise for the materials and the service. The instructions are very good too."

Cedric Young - U.S.

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"That is a great kit that you have, the bellows is outstanding. It works very well, and looks good too."

Steve Naples - U.S.

BELLOWS

"Very airtight, comfortable, well made solid bellows of high quality. Dealing with Chris was a pleasant and professional experience."

Joseph E. Smith - U.S.

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"I am extremely impressed by them (bellows). The capacity, airtightness, and quality are superb."

Cameron Edgar - UK

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"I am very, very pleased. They (bellows) are beautifully designed and made and a real credit to you. The (brass) hinge is just great. In my opinion a real improvement since the bellows movement is more controlled. I'd choose a hinge every time now."

David Hooper - UK

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"Lovely well made bellows at a great price. I must say that I am impressed with the craftmanship and the design."

David Johnstone - UK

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"I am very pleased. You have a good eye for detail (bellows) and I believe this is exceptional value for the money."

Dr. Gordon Pollock - Canada

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"Nice quality (bellows). The bellows got a big workout this weekend at two different festivals and I will say

they performed flawlessly."

Dr. Paul Fehrenback - U.S.

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"The bellows are indeed nice and easy to play and the brass headpiece I love the look of. Thanks, too, for the

careful craftsmanship and continuing interest in customers."

Gilles Saint Martin - France

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"I am well pleased with the excellent craftsmanship of the bellows and the headpiece."

Daniel Hendrix - U.S.

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