Peterson's Bard

[scloyd]

The Peterson Bard became available today.

Peterson's Bard series derives its name from the borrowed Irish word for poet and oral storyteller, and it comprises a range of rare demi-Churchwarden designs that honor the historic tavern pipes once smoked by countless storytellers across Europe's public houses.

I stayed up late last night watching NBA playoffs and ordered this Bard 68 Rusticated before going to bed. With the VIP Bronze 5% off, it was only $91.20

• Length: 7.12 in./180.85 mm.
• Weight: 2.20 oz./62.37 g.
• Bowl Height: 1.94 in./49.28 mm.
• Chamber Depth: 1.46 in./37.08 mm.
• Chamber Diameter: 0.81 in./20.57 mm.
• Outside Diameter: 1.66 in./42.16 mm.

There will be those that say the Bard is ugly and they won't buy it. Others, will like it and add to their collection.

Whether you like it or not, what are your thoughts about the Bard?

 

[Donb1972]

I like it! I don't think I'd buy one, though. I have pretty much got my main smokers, and the next pipe I get will have to be something that wows me. However, if my PAD kicks in again, I would consider one of these

 

[Chasing Embers]

Looking over the entire collection of them they're not bad looking pipes but the past couple of their pipes I've owned have tarnished my opinion of Peterson's quality. The chambers on the Bards are much too small for my preferences as well.

 

[dcon]

I would bite if they were a P-lip.

 

[scloyd]

I would bite if they were a P-lip.

This Bard will be my 6th Peterson and I don't own a P-lip. I should probably purchase a P-lip sometime and give it a go.

 

[Streeper541]

I think that the series is full of nice shapes which lend themselves to the Churchwarden style. The rustication looks good. The stains on the smooth pipes look good. The stems look nice. The army mount was an excellent choice. Overall, I like them.

 

[Davy Jones]

I did not hold one but why am I under the impression that the stem shape is similar to the 4AB? Not as wide, and not P'Lip of course, but I see similarities.

 

[kcghost]

I fall in the crowd of people who don't like the pipe but there's nothing wrong if you like it. Different strokes for different folks.

 

[Hillcrest]

I like the demi-churchwarden pipes of the Bard Series but i do not prefer the available finishes. I already have an 03 and a 68 and would really like to acquire secondary 7" stems. Does anyone know of a good source for those style of stems ? Or does anyone know who makes the Peterson stems if not themselves ?
I have already contacted peterson customer service in Dublin directly and have been advised they do not sell them separately. Thank you for any help proffered.

 

[mso489]

I like the Bard, both the pipe and the name. Shakespeare is often called The Bard
for his vast narratives and brilliant language, but the word is often applied to any gifted story teller and/or poet.

My version of that pipe is a Savinelli 601 churchwarden, with a fully arched stem but no band. It serves the same purpose. I like it mostly as a pipe smoked when seated. I can rest my arm on the chair arm and take lazy sips as I cogitate.

 

[craig61a]

 

[alaskanpiper]

Honestly I find the series quite boring. The rustication is the same old rustication available on hundreds of their pipes, and the smooth ones have a rather boring stain over what appears to be largely mediocre grain.

If you like them, more power to you, but given the standard (IMO higher) bar recent Peterson releases such as barley and Iora have set, I find this one decidedly lacking in "wow factor"

 

[Casual]

What with all the army mounts, it’s too bad they don’t just sell a selection of lengths of stem separately for us to make our own Demi-churchwardens.

 

[craig61a]

I like the Bard, both the pipe and the name. Shakespeare is often called The Bard
for his vast narratives and brilliant language, but the word is often applied to any gifted story teller and/or poet.

My version of that pipe is a Savinelli 601 churchwarden, with a fully arched stem but no band. It serves the same purpose. I like it mostly as a pipe smoked when seated. I can rest my arm on the chair arm and take lazy sips as I cogitate.

I think I’ll smoke my 601 today… (It passes a cleaner too)

 

[craig61a]

Honestly I find the series quite boring. The rustication is the same old rustication available on hundreds of their pipes, and the smooth ones have a rather boring stain over what appears to be largely mediocre grain.

 

[craig61a]

SPD 2022 with a longer black stem...

 

[scloyd]

given the standard (IMO higher) bar recent Peterson releases such as barley and Iora have set, I find this one decidedly lacking in "wow factor"

I purchased a Iora the day they were released and for $240 it has the "wow factor". I agree, the Bard doesn't have the "wow factor", but for under $100...that's okay with me.

 

[alaskanpiper]

I purchased a Iora the day they were released and for $240 it has the "wow factor". I agree, the Bard doesn't have the "wow factor", but for under $100...that's okay with me.

A fair point.

 

[keith929]

I ordered one as soon as they became available.
I can't wait for Peterson's next release.

 

[scloyd]

I ordered one as soon as they became available.
I can't wait for Peterson's next release.

Me too. When I ordered mine last night there were 107 available...now only 41 and only 4 smooth are left.