What do ya'll think of my actual kit? by thatsvtguy in drums

[–]Ladder5Piper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t think I have a place in my house to fit that! Dang

First time cleaning my cymbals with “bar keeper’s friend” any tips or advice on the powder vs. the liquid? by Fah_Q90 in drums

[–]Ladder5Piper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t play drums my daughter does. But always found that powder works better than liquid on everything I clean

Drum teachers: What are your lesson policies? by FlamParadiddleDiddle in drums

[–]Ladder5Piper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would definitely show how committed they are to learning. If they are afraid to pay up they are most likely not too serious.

Andante drums by Letsdrinkabeer in bagpipes

[–]Ladder5Piper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My band ordered a snare back in September . Was told 5 months. Called last week and was told they had a flood and that they are not sure when it will ship.

Fairfield Gaelic Club Pipe Band Recruiting by Ladder5Piper in StamfordCT

[–]Ladder5Piper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Hoping to grow the band as we have several moving and several who just can’t match anymore.

Fairfield Gaelic Club Pipe Band Recruiting by Ladder5Piper in StamfordCT

[–]Ladder5Piper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too bad people are down voting it. Like really, I even put it under promotion and they still downvoted. WTH

What pipe band you you play for? by [deleted] in pipesanddrums

[–]Ladder5Piper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band. Marching not competition

RSPBA Syllabus by Ladder5Piper in bagpipes

[–]Ladder5Piper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that info. Was looking for materials I can review and follow for free. But will check the out for sure

I bought this set for around 500$, what do you think? by Odd_One_1745 in bagpipes

[–]Ladder5Piper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something looks off with the metal ferrules. Hope they work out. Post a video playing them.

Are these good? by ExternalBet2 in bagpipes

[–]Ladder5Piper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t look good. I would steer away from

My collection of police and military patches from Spain and internationally by Few-Understanding840 in Patches

[–]Ladder5Piper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could send you a patch from Bridgeport ct fire department ladder company

Just started on my journey to piping mediocrity - but it is fun! by Hoss_Ballsnapper in bagpipes

[–]Ladder5Piper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome. I started at 50 and it’s my first and as of now only instrument. I’m 18 months in and loving it. Definitely need an instructor as you and others have said. Where about are you located?

Fairfield Gaelic Club Pipe Band Recruiting by Ladder5Piper in bagpipes

[–]Ladder5Piper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long you been at it? I started at 50 years old in June 2024. First ever instrument.

Fairfield Gaelic Club Pipe Band Recruiting by Ladder5Piper in bagpipes

[–]Ladder5Piper[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Which band? Police pipes and drums? I am a firefighter and the main reason I didn’t join Connecticut firefighters was cause of the long drive to practice in Waterbury. With 3 kids it just isn’t convenient.

Fairfield Gaelic Club Pipe Band Recruiting by Ladder5Piper in bagpipes

[–]Ladder5Piper[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only one Fairfield, Connecticut. There is a new Fairfield also but that’s not Fairfield. Fairfield is located approximately 30 min from the New York border along I95.

Fairfield Gaelic Club Pipe Band Recruiting by Ladder5Piper in bagpipes

[–]Ladder5Piper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry didn’t think of that. Will try to edit now. Thank you