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I don't have very good pictures of this baqpipe however it was advertised and purchased off EBAY as
a used David Naill bagpipe. In fact it is a "knock-off" probably made in the Middle East and represented
as a David Naill bagpipe. A woman in Edmonton Alberta advertised and sold several sets as "almost new
Naill bagpipe" to unsuspecting purchasers. They were all accompanied by "Spitfire" drone reeds. It's
not known whether these were knock-offs or original. Regardless, I am only aware of one Middle East
company advertising Spitfire reeds and that is Hakam Din, although there may be others. In the end all
I can say is that things aren't always as they appear. Please be careful and buy through a person of
reputation. It's probably the best assurance possible that you're getting something authentic.
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It's important to understand that many bagpipe makers purchase materials and finished components from
companies that specialize in these products. For instance, many different makers purchase their metal
from the same company in India. This makes it all the more challenging to identify a forgery. Unless
you're buying from a reputable seller, you need to know what you're looking at and what you're looking
for. If you don't know consult an expert.
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The beading, combing and general profile of this bagpipe closely resembled the real Naill bagpipe.
To a trained eye from Naill's shop the differences were obvious. To someone less intimate with Naill
bagpipes, the differences were not obvious. I'll try to get more pictures for comparison purposed.
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