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[[File:ScottThile-Photo-by-NeillArcherRoan.jpg|thumb|200px|Scott Thile, photo by Neill Archer Roan.]]
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I am a piano tuner-technician and piano rebuilder by trade, as well as a musician. I love music and I find musical instruments and the materials they are made from beautiful and fascinating. The musicians, and the musical forms and compositions I work with are a great inspiration to me. I hope to use musical elements and themes as inspiration in my pipe making. I also hope to use some exotic instrument materials as accents in my pipes.
I am a piano tuner-technician and piano rebuilder by trade, as well as a musician. I love music and I find musical instruments and the materials they are made from beautiful and fascinating. The musicians, and the musical forms and compositions I work with are a great inspiration to me. I hope to use musical elements and themes as inspiration in my pipe making. I also hope to use some exotic instrument materials as accents in my pipes.
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For many years I dreamed of making my own pipe one day, and I finally did. It was christened as Etude #1, The Piano Tuner's Pipe. Many flaws and mistakes of course, but a wonderful and rewarding experience. I was hooked! New to pipe making, but loving it with a passion, and dedicating nearly every spare moment to either making pipes of my own, or studying the techniques and artistry of master pipe makers. My hope is to one day be among that elite group. For now, I'm hoping to soon be considered among the up and coming.<br>
For many years I dreamed of making my own pipe one day, and I finally did. It was christened as Etude #1, The Piano Tuner's Pipe. Many flaws and mistakes of course, but a wonderful and rewarding experience. I was hooked! New to pipe making, but loving it with a passion, and dedicating nearly every spare moment to either making pipes of my own, or studying the techniques and artistry of master pipe makers. My hope is to one day be among that elite group. For now, I'm hoping to soon be considered among the up and coming.<br>


I'm essentially self-taught, but with constant help and feedback from members of the [http://www.pipemakersforum.com/ pipmakersforum.com]. An amazing resource, several of the members are true masters of the craft, and amazingly generous in passing on their gifts to the rest of us. For more information visit my: [http://sethilepipes.com/ website]
I'm essentially self-taught, but with constant help and feedback from members of the [http://www.pipemakersforum.com/ pipmakersforum.com]. An amazing resource, several of the members are true masters of the craft, and amazingly generous in passing on their gifts to the rest of us.  
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* To see available pipes and get more information, please visit my website: [http://sethilepipes.com/ S. E. Thile Pipes]
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Then came the marketing meeting. Ted: “Took a look at the notes, pretty good job Bear. I think that you should also include that Scott Thile started and has maintained Pipedia at considerable personal cost and labor” (Pipedia: the number one repository of pipe knowledge in the world, a priceless resource from which I stolen… erm, ‘researched’ a fair amount of information, and yet never took the time to find out who created the treasure). “I think that level of passion and selfless support to the pipe community is something all of our customers can get behind”. Now sporting what Vietnam vets referred to as the “thousand meter stare”, I replied something like “Yup, mmmhmm, that they would”, and added “Call Scott” to my must-do list.
Then came the marketing meeting. Ted: “Took a look at the notes, pretty good job Bear. I think that you should also include that Scott Thile started and has maintained Pipedia at considerable personal cost and labor” (Pipedia: the number one repository of pipe knowledge in the world, a priceless resource from which I stolen… erm, ‘researched’ a fair amount of information, and yet never took the time to find out who created the treasure). “I think that level of passion and selfless support to the pipe community is something all of our customers can get behind”. Now sporting what Vietnam vets referred to as the “thousand meter stare”, I replied something like “Yup, mmmhmm, that they would”, and added “Call Scott” to my must-do list.


<blockquote>“Hey Bear, how the hell are ya doing?” “Pipedia” “Sure, what about it?” “You started and have maintained it” “Well… yeah” “Why didn’t you mention that?” “You didn’t ask” (…..) “You played bass on a CD that went Platinum and was nominated for two Grammys” “Only for a couple of tracks, and they never sent me the Platinum Award” <span style="font-size:small">('''Note:''' Accurate at the time, but they finally did send it, and it's cool! --[[User:Sethile|sethile]] ([[User talk:Sethile|talk]]) 09:54, 26 April 2018 (CDT)).</span> “Before we debate the merits of the designated pitcher, are you either; a: A Nobel Laureate, b: A leading cancer researcher with a major breakthrough awaiting FDA approval or C: An ultra-secret, high level ambassador who, unbeknownst to the world, has been manipulating the delicate threads which have kept the peace between the superpowers for decades?” (laughing) “No, no, and I’m a pipe maker”. “One more question?” “Shoot” “Are we still going to “meet for a beer and talk sedition”?” “You bet!”</blockquote> <span style="font-size:small">('''Note:''' Bear, if you ever read this... We've yet to meet in person, I still owe you a beer or two, and the World needs us to work out a few rough spots right now. Please get it touch!  --[[User:Sethile|sethile]] ([[User talk:Sethile|talk]]) 09:54, 26 April 2018 (CDT) ;)</span>
<blockquote>“Hey Bear, how the hell are ya doing?” “Pipedia” “Sure, what about it?” “You started and have maintained it” “Well… yeah” “Why didn’t you mention that?” “You didn’t ask” (…..) “You played bass on a CD that went Platinum and was nominated for two Grammys” “Only for a couple of tracks, and they never sent me the Platinum Award” <span style="font-size:small">('''Note:''' Accurate at the time, but they finally did send it, and it's cool! --[[User:Sethile|sethile]] ([[User talk:Sethile|talk]]) 09:54, 26 April 2018 (CDT)).</span> “Before we debate the merits of the designated pitcher, are you either; a: A Nobel Laureate, b: A leading cancer researcher with a major breakthrough awaiting FDA approval or C: An ultra-secret, high level ambassador who, unbeknownst to the world, has been manipulating the delicate threads which have kept the peace between the superpowers for decades?” (laughing) “No, no, and I’m a pipe maker”. “One more question?” “Shoot” “Are we still going to “meet for a beer and talk sedition”?” “You bet!”</blockquote> <span style="font-size:small">('''Note:''' Bear, if you ever read this... We've yet to meet in person, I still owe you a beer or two, and the World needs us to work out a few rough spots right now. Please get in touch!  --[[User:Sethile|sethile]] ([[User talk:Sethile|talk]]) 09:54, 26 April 2018 (CDT) ;)</span>
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Please don’t misunderstand, I was the cocky pratt who walked into a marketing meeting with only a partial glimpse of the immense talent that laid within a remarkable man and, to my mind, Scott’s combination of natural modesty and ‘just is’ mindset makes him all that more exceptional. After more than 33 years of association with pipe retail, I can declare that collectors will naturally gravitate to the carvers who not only create magnificent pipes, but who are extremely likable as well. Having described Thile’s work and having talked extensively with the man himself, I’m quite confident that this already popular carver will become a universal favorite. '''''Bear Graves: Media & Content Specialist'''''
Please don’t misunderstand, I was the cocky pratt who walked into a marketing meeting with only a partial glimpse of the immense talent that laid within a remarkable man and, to my mind, Scott’s combination of natural modesty and ‘just is’ mindset makes him all that more exceptional. After more than 33 years of association with pipe retail, I can declare that collectors will naturally gravitate to the carvers who not only create magnificent pipes, but who are extremely likable as well. Having described Thile’s work and having talked extensively with the man himself, I’m quite confident that this already popular carver will become a universal favorite. '''''Bear Graves: Media & Content Specialist'''''
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<blockquote><q>Welcome to the 10th weekly episode of the Pipes Magazine Radio Show. Our featured guest tonight is Scott Thile. Scott makes high grade pipes under his S. E. Thile Pipes brand name, and unbeknownst to many, he is also the founder of Pipedia.org. As if that’s not enough, he is also a piano tuner and musician. We hope you enjoy our 10th show on Thanksgiving 2012.</q></blockquote>
<blockquote><q>Welcome to the 10th weekly episode of the Pipes Magazine Radio Show. Our featured guest tonight is Scott Thile. Scott makes high grade pipes under his S. E. Thile Pipes brand name, and unbeknownst to many, he is also the founder of Pipedia.org. As if that’s not enough, he is also a piano tuner and musician. We hope you enjoy our 10th show on Thanksgiving 2012.</q></blockquote>
* You may also like to listen to Brian Levine's interview with Scott on the '''[http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-10/ PipesMagazine.com Radio Show]'''
* You may also like to listen to Brian Levine's interview with Scott on the '''[http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-10/ PipesMagazine.com Radio Show]'''
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* See more pictures about the pipes made for the show here: [[S.E. Thile Pipes Workshop]]
* If you want to take a tour of the workshop, please visit the website: [http://sethilepipes.com/workshop-tour S.E. Thile Pipes - Workshop Tour]
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<center>2010 Christmas Pipes, The first year of the tradition, and the only year with the pipes being different shapes.</center>
<center> On the left are the 2010 Christmas Pipes, the first year of the tradition, and the only year with the pipes being different shapes. And on the right is a three pipe commissioned set of three large smooth pipes with matching boxwood accents.</center>
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  Phone: 270-853-3312 | E-mail: mailto:sethile.pipes@gmail.com
  Phone: 270-853-3312 | E-mail: mailto:sethile.pipes@gmail.com
  Pipes available through [http://sethilepipes.com Scott's Website], [http://www.smokingpipes.com/blog/index.cfm?mode=cat&category_id=3557F2A8-4040-2C66-2D9B32B3D9B3F8D5 SmokingPipes.com], and [http://www.qualitybriar.com/pipes/scott-thile/ Quality Briar]
  Pipes available through [http://sethilepipes.com Scott's Website], [http://www.smokingpipes.com/blog/index.cfm?mode=cat&category_id=3557F2A8-4040-2C66-2D9B32B3D9B3F8D5 SmokingPipes.com], and [https://pipes2smoke.com/collections/scott-thile Pipes2Smoke.com]




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