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3(2023)
Current delivery is estimated at 10-12 months
-I am currently taking new orders for the 2024 year

Inquiries are always welcome. Smallpipe sets are made to order, and as such can be customized to your preferences and needs. Custom options can include (but are not limited to) choice of materials, external design and drone configuration. Working by hand and making only one set at a time allows me the opportunity to produce an instrument to suit your particular aesthetic or sonic needs.

Please contact me by email or phone directly with any questions and I will be happy to discuss my instruments.
robert.felsburg@gmail.com
​412-897-6262
Pricing in USD: current as of 3/2023


Custom sets of smallpipes pitched in A 440 come with 3 drones, chanter in A, leather bag, custom wood drone reeds and bellows are priced starting at $2400. Sets pitched in D or C are $2300. This includes your choice of standard mount materials in a full mount decoration pattern. This also includes the customer’s choice of tone wood and bellows wood.

A custom 4 drone combination set with 2 chanters pitched in A and D is $3000

Basic Standard smallpipe sets in A, 3 drones, bellows, bag and reeds are $1900. Basic sets are only available in Katalox or Bloodwood. The decoration and turning is simpler with brass ferrules and integrated turning rather than separate mounts. Cane chanter reed, composite drone reeds, leather bag, bellows are all included.



  • Individual chanters pitched in A, D, and C with a split stock, cap, and cane reed are $400
  • An additional fourth drone can be added to 3 drone A sets playing an alto high E and D, or D and C $200 including reed
  • Due to the higher cost of materials and seasoning time, African Blackwood smallpipe sets are an additional $100, add $50 for a matching drone stock in African Blackwood
  • Deer or Moose Antler mounts add $20 per mount

Borderpipes are available to order on a very limited basis at this time. A standard 3 drone set pitched in A 440 is $3200

  • ​the standard set up for drones is Bass, Tenor, Alto
  • a Baritone drone can be substituted for the Alto drone
  • Individual ​Borderpipe chanters are $650 and include a split stock to match your set, and are reeded with a cane reed by Iain Allen

Bellows and accessories
  • My standard pattern bellows are $425 and available in a selection of solid hardwoods, cherry, walnut, maple, mahogany. Leather bellows padding can be added for an additional $25 charge per side
  • My standard pattern leather smallpipe bags are $125. These are made with a riveted seam and use a sealed leather
  • Additional cane chanter reeds are available for $60
  • Custom wooden body drone reed sets for my instruments are $150 for 3 drones, $200 for 4 drones ​









Current wait for a custom made instrument is approximately 8-12 months depending on material choice.
Occasionally I will have a completed instrument on hand for immediate purchase. Contact me for availability and details.
Bellows, bags, reeds are generally available in 1-2 weeks, but I am working at keeping them in stock.
A 25% deposit is requested at time of order, with the balance due prior to delivery.
Checks are accepted. Paypal and credit cards are also accepted

Any shipping costs are additional
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USPS priority mail with insurance is typically around $65 for a full instrument.



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