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An old series. The blocks are cut on the cross grain. The pipes from this series exhibit Birds Eye grain only. Brass band and brass S in the stem. The pipes have a two-tone staining which really shows the beautiful bird’s eye grain. However, this staining simply takes too much work so the series is discontinued. | An old series. The blocks are cut on the cross grain. The pipes from this series exhibit Birds Eye grain only. Brass band and brass S in the stem. The pipes have a two-tone staining which really shows the beautiful bird’s eye grain. However, this staining simply takes too much work so the series is discontinued. | ||
''Bamboos in general:'' | '''''Bamboos in general:''''' | ||
All of the Stanwell Bamboos made during the 1970s were crafted by a Mr. Larsen. | All of the Stanwell Bamboos made during the 1970s were crafted by a Mr. Larsen. | ||