Proto Pipe
Proto Pipe Classic
Proto Pipe Classic
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The original brass pipe we all know and love, our Proto Pipe® Classic was designed by Phil Jergenson in the late 60’s. It features permanent screen holes, a lid to snuff your bowl out, and a removable poker, stash pod, and tar trap. The address stamped into the stash pod hole and the PP stamped on the lid ensure that your Proto Pipe is authentic.
Now, you can make it even more personal. We’re offering custom engraving so you can add your initials to your Proto Pipe — a subtle way to mark it as your own or create a meaningful gift.
Each Proto Pipe is still crafted with the same intention and integrity it’s carried for decades — built to last, built to be used, and built to tell a story.
If you have a great story about your Proto Pipe, be sure to let us know!
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Material
Material
Brass
Dimension
Dimension
Length: 3.125"
Width: .75"
Height: 1.0"
Weight: 75 Grams
Bowl Depth Classic: .5"
Bowl diameter: .56"
Care
Care
To care for a Proto Pipe, regular maintenance is essential for longevity and smooth performance. Depending on usage, occasional spot cleaning or a thorough weekly cleaning will help prevent excessive buildup. Cleaning while the resin is still soft is much easier than waiting for it to harden. Use a pipe cleaner, isopropyl alcohol, and Q-tips to remove residue from the bowl, chamber, and mouthpiece. Disassemble the removable components, soak them in rubbing alcohol, and wipe out the tubes and bowl for a deeper clean. After cleaning, thoroughly rinse all parts with hot water to remove any remaining residue. Keeping your Proto Pipe well-maintained not only enhances performance but also preserves its classic look and function.

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The Poker
The poker is the key component of the Proto Pipe, securing both the stash tube and tar trap in place. If the poker becomes loose, gently push the collar on the stash tube upward to create tension. This tension holds the poker securely, preventing it from falling out and ensuring the pipe stays properly assembled. Keeping the poker snug ensures smooth functionality and easy maintenance.
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Have an vintage Proto?
Proto Pipe Tune Up ServiceLook no further, as the Proto Pipe team is now offering a full tune-up service! If you're missing any pods, stems, pokers, lids, screws, or washers, and want your pipe looking next to new, this new service is right for you. We can get your old pipe back into a fully functioning state, and looking as if it just came out of the box.
This was a traveling staple for me. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Easily concealed. But alas, it was stolen with my bag a few months back. Putting a replacement on my Christmas list this year, for sure!
I had one for over 30 years. It's on the bottom of Lake Cumberland now. Was like losing an old friend!
I bought my Proto Pipe in 1998 at a little shop in Yellow Springs Ohio. It still gets daily usage. It's missing the original washer on the lid screw. It's had a dozen different pokers, some of them just fashioned-up heavy duty paper clips. 28 years and everything else is original. It was $49.99 in the fall of 1998. Good Times!
Decided to splurge on myself for my 40th anniversary. Told the wife I bought a hundred dollar pipe for myself and the look I got!!! Got it and she loved it! My on the go (camping, biking, hiking) pipe became our daily driver on the spot. Just got permission to order a proto rocket to use as a daily driver for easy cleaning! From "the look" to please get another one... As the Visa commercial said... Priceless...
It was easy to clean and hid