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Post by That Falls Guy on Nov 16, 2017 16:33:17 GMT -5
Bouncing from another thread regarding Bing Crosby and Barling Pipes, has brought another question to mind. Now, I know that persons like Sparks and Jim Inks know a lot more about Bing than I do, I have noticed one different distinguishing characteristic of Bing Crosby pipes. Some photos show Bing smoking a pipe with a long shank and a short stem, and others showing a short shank and a long stem. Which is correct?
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Post by sparks on Nov 16, 2017 16:56:04 GMT -5
Some photos show Bing smoking a pipe with a long shank and a short stem, and others showing a short shank and a long stem. Which is correct? He is often pictures smoking the "long shank-short stem" in his earlier years. This would be a Lumberman. I think the shorter shank, longer stem which most people refer to as a "Bing" has become the sort of standard of what people associate with him. At the very least, it's the standard that every company that makes a "Bing" model has gone with. |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Nov 16, 2017 17:09:15 GMT -5
that's why I rely on the experts!
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Post by JimInks on Nov 16, 2017 17:49:19 GMT -5
Bing didn't start smoking the Merchant Service style pipes until the mid-1940s. Most of us associate the "Bing style" with the MS pipe, which is the one Basil Meadows recreates. That's the main style Bing smokes for the rest of his life... or until Bing stops smoking some time in the early 1970s.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2017 15:25:03 GMT -5
I would like to get a long stem bing, but my fave pic of him, posted in another thread, is a Canadian, which is what I have in his honor. Either way, the point is it's long and a billiard
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Post by spillproof on Mar 31, 2018 21:15:44 GMT -5
A buddy of mine owned one of Bing's actual pipes and I was forced to ogle it for years (he runs a B&M that I used to frequent in Carmel, Ca.). It was a light-stained smooth with a monogrammed silver band, and yep it was an Merchant Services pipe. Basil Meadows completely nails this shape. My Bings are not originals. The left one is from Scottie Piersel and the right one is a recent commission from Ryan Alden. The 4-Square is what Bing was smoking in the movie Holiday Inn.  |
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Post by JimInks on Mar 31, 2018 21:25:17 GMT -5
Great pipes, Spill! Love that paneled pipe.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 31, 2018 21:30:57 GMT -5
Great pipes, Spill! Love that paneled pipe. Agreed..badass! Sparks has some nice Bings also...my entry level into the world of Bing is a Savinelli Bing's favorite, it is a great smoker. |
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Post by papipeguy on Mar 31, 2018 22:15:24 GMT -5
My "Bing" made by Basil Meadows. A sweet smoker from a real gentleman.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 31, 2018 22:44:27 GMT -5
My "Bing" made by Basil Meadows. A sweet smoker from a real gentleman. Mine too, except mine has a Cumberland stem. |
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Post by JimInks on Mar 31, 2018 23:11:53 GMT -5
I have the first Bing Basil made, which he did upon my request since I knew I'd never afford a Merchant Service pipe. I doubt one of those would smoke better than the ones Basil makes.  |
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Post by trailboss on Mar 31, 2018 23:24:17 GMT -5
I have the first Bing Basil made, which he did upon my request since I knew I'd never afford a Merchant Service pipe. I doubt one of those would smoke better than the ones Basil makes. Well it should...Basil's pipemaking predates the Merchant service...not saying he is old, mind you....  Seriously, he does a fine execution on a Bing's...one needs to look no further. |
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Post by isett2860 on Apr 1, 2018 2:29:57 GMT -5
This is the Bing that Phil Rivara made for me recently.It smokes awesome .  |
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Post by Stanhill on Apr 1, 2018 6:41:49 GMT -5
The closest I can get to Bing-pipes are these two. The Tom Eltang Bing-inspired Stanwell POTY 2010 and a Danish Valsby.   |
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Post by rblood on Apr 1, 2018 7:59:39 GMT -5
The billiard shape being my favorite, I'm naturally drawn to the so-called "Bing" pipes. Jiminks pointed me towards Basil Meadows pipes a few years back and am am sure glad he did. Here is my collection of Basil's bings/billiards (plus the Christmas Pipe Basil gifted to me).  |
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Post by trailboss on Apr 1, 2018 9:52:06 GMT -5
That is a great looking group!
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 1, 2018 9:56:47 GMT -5
The billiard shape being my favorite, I'm naturally drawn to the so-called "Bing" pipes. Jiminks pointed me towards Basil Meadows pipes a few years back and am am sure glad he did. Here is my collection of Basil's bings/billiards (plus the Christmas Pipe Basil gifted to me). Bing Bing Bing Bing Bing Bing Bing! It's like a slot machine paying off! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 1, 2018 9:59:40 GMT -5
The billiard shape being my favorite, I'm naturally drawn to the so-called "Bing" pipes. Jiminks pointed me towards Basil Meadows pipes a few years back and am am sure glad he did. Here is my collection of Basil's bings/billiards (plus the Christmas Pipe Basil gifted to me). Bing Bing Bing Bing Bing Bing Bing! It's like a slot machine paying off! Haha. I appreciated that one! |
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Post by driftingfate on Apr 2, 2018 20:25:36 GMT -5
Great pipes, Spill! Love that paneled pipe. Agreed..badass! Sparks has some nice Bings also...my entry level into the world of Bing is a Savinelli Bing's favorite, it is a great smoker. I love my Savinelli Bing, enough that I'm seriously contemplating a rusticated one to go along with my smooth. They are elegant and work, which, while I admire the golden age of cinema, is of more interest to me than the man the pipe is named after. Of course, that could be why Bing himself favored the basic design. For all his faults, he understood movement and art. And if you think static objects don't "move," then I just don't know what to say. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2018 20:43:10 GMT -5
Agreed..badass! Sparks has some nice Bings also...my entry level into the world of Bing is a Savinelli Bing's favorite, it is a great smoker. I love my Savinelli Bing, enough that I'm seriously contemplating a rusticated one to go along with my smooth. They are elegant and work, which, while I admire the golden age of cinema, is of more interest to me than the man the pipe is named after. Of course, that could be why Bing himself favored the basic design. For all his faults, he understood movement and art. And if you think static objects don't "move," then I just don't know what to say. I have been contemplating the opposite, having a Rusticated. peterd-Buffalo Spirit-Buffalo Spirit owns both versions, so I'll ask him: Any differences between the Smooth and the Rustic, Peter? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2018 20:46:11 GMT -5
Really nice set of pipes!
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Post by driftingfate on Apr 2, 2018 20:53:33 GMT -5
I have been contemplating the opposite, having a Rusticated. peterd-Buffalo Spirit -Buffalo Spirit owns both versions, so I'll ask him: Any differences between the Smooth and the Rustic, Peter? Always interested in good advice! |
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Post by mwps70 on Apr 3, 2018 8:04:04 GMT -5
I love the Bing "Style". I am really liking longer pipes...so cool smoking and Virginias taste amazing in them.
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Post by JimInks on Apr 8, 2018 21:30:33 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 19:57:03 GMT -5
I have the first Bing Basil made, which he did upon my request since I knew I'd never afford a Merchant Service pipe. I doubt one of those would smoke better than the ones Basil makes. Is Basil Meadows still making pipes? Looks like his website is defunct. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 20:07:11 GMT -5
My "Bing" made by Basil Meadows. A sweet smoker from a real gentleman. Mine too, except mine has a Cumberland stem. Sounds nice, Ron. Can you post a photo of it? The billiard shape being my favorite, I'm naturally drawn to the so-called "Bing" pipes. Jiminks pointed me towards Basil Meadows pipes a few years back and am am sure glad he did. Here is my collection of Basil's bings/billiards (plus the Christmas Pipe Basil gifted to me). Wow, Bob. You have a really nice collection. I love these pipes! |
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Post by JimInks on Nov 18, 2018 21:21:22 GMT -5
I have the first Bing Basil made, which he did upon my request since I knew I'd never afford a Merchant Service pipe. I doubt one of those would smoke better than the ones Basil makes. Is Basil Meadows still making pipes? Looks like his website is defunct. Basil is still making pipes. His website is defunct because the site host wanted to jack up the price Basil would have to pay to keep it going, and he said that was too much money. You can e-mail Basil: reddog28081@yahoo.com |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 21:25:04 GMT -5
The two Bing's I have are both by Bruno Nuttens. Both are fine smokers. They're old retrouvé briar that Bruno finished. A Bing Cumberland #9.  And a #25 Sterling Silver.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 18, 2018 21:32:27 GMT -5
Mine too, except mine has a Cumberland stem. Sounds nice, Ron. Can you post a photo of it? The billiard shape being my favorite, I'm naturally drawn to the so-called "Bing" pipes. Jiminks pointed me towards Basil Meadows pipes a few years back and am am sure glad he did. Here is my collection of Basil's bings/billiards (plus the Christmas Pipe Basil gifted to me). Wow, Bob. You have a really nice collection. I love these pipes! It's for sale. imgur.com/a/JsDjx8M |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 1:01:57 GMT -5
The two Bing's I have are both by Bruno Nuttens. Both are fine smokers. They're old retrouvé briar that Bruno finished. A Bing Cumberland #9. And a #25 Sterling Silver. Beautiful pipes! 👍 |
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