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William Sinclair started making bagpipes commercially around 1931. He had a close relationship with
the MacAllisters of Shotts and Dykehead fame. He also had a close relationship with Hugh MacPherson,
actually selling the business to him and then buying it back a couple of years later. Sinclair is known
for their famous chanter, which has been a favorite among top competing bands for over thirty years.
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The Sinclair bagpipe below is mounted in catalin. From the deep orange color you may conclude that
it was made in 1950's or 1960's.
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Many Sinclair bagpipes have a one-piece cap, although they can also be found with typical rings and
bushings.
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The pictures below are of a very early Sinclair bagpipe. It was made from ebony and produced an absolutely
stunning sound. This bagpipe is being played in competition regularly today and continues to receive
high praise.
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...and finally a Sinclair with flat-combing and dark orange catalin. Pre-WWII and perhaps as early
as 1930's. This may sound a little strange but I REALLY LIKE the look of the old oxidized catalin.
Fewer and fewer sets are surviving as "original". I think it's a shame. Perhaps someday they'll disappear
althogether..
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