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[[Volker Bier]] uses to listen to loud (really loud!) Rock or Heavy Metal music when working on his pipes. Hence his grading uses the names of his most favorite bands: | |||
* '''JP''' — Judas Priest - rusticated and partially rusticated pipes. | |||
* '''IR''' — Iron Maiden - smooth pipes; grain not just super and also may have small spots. | |||
* '''RA''' — Rammstein - smooth pipes with beautiful grain; few minor spots. | |||
* '''MA''' — Manowar - smooth pipes with beautiful grain; no spots. | |||
More recently introduced and not representing a grade but a certain line of pipes were | |||
* '''IE''' — In Extremo - pipes with bamboo shanks. | |||
* '''BR''' — Brings - Mooreiche / Morta pipes. | |||
The grading has no meaning at all for the quality of craftsmanship. In his own words: a JP is just as well (or poorly) made as a MA. | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery widths=300 heights=200 mode="packed-hover"> | |||
Image:Bier_BR05.jpg|<font size="1">BR 5</font> | |||
Image:Bier_BR06.jpg|<font size="1">BR 6</font> | |||
Image:Bier_BR07.jpg|<font size="1">BR 7</font> | |||
Image:Bier_BR08.jpg|<font size="1">BR 8</font> | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Contact Information == | |||
Volker Bier | |||
Am Bungert 5 | |||
53797 Lohmar | |||
Germany | |||
Phone: +49 (0)2246 169528 | |||
E-mail: [mailto:pfeifenbier@aol.com pfeifenbier@aol.com] | |||
Website: [http://www.pfeifen-bier.de/ www.pfeifen-bier.de] currently not available | |||
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | |||
[[Category: Germany]] | |||
[[Category: Inactive]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:14, 1 January 2021
Volker Bier uses to listen to loud (really loud!) Rock or Heavy Metal music when working on his pipes. Hence his grading uses the names of his most favorite bands:
- JP — Judas Priest - rusticated and partially rusticated pipes.
- IR — Iron Maiden - smooth pipes; grain not just super and also may have small spots.
- RA — Rammstein - smooth pipes with beautiful grain; few minor spots.
- MA — Manowar - smooth pipes with beautiful grain; no spots.
More recently introduced and not representing a grade but a certain line of pipes were
- IE — In Extremo - pipes with bamboo shanks.
- BR — Brings - Mooreiche / Morta pipes.
The grading has no meaning at all for the quality of craftsmanship. In his own words: a JP is just as well (or poorly) made as a MA.
Gallery
BR 5
BR 6
BR 7
BR 8
Contact Information
Volker Bier Am Bungert 5 53797 Lohmar Germany Phone: +49 (0)2246 169528 E-mail: pfeifenbier@aol.com Website: www.pfeifen-bier.de currently not available