Quote Originally Posted by highlander_Daz
This is the practice chanter I use at the moment its exacly the same spacing as the GHB chanter and is really good despite the price. Most expereinced pipers ive shown it to were amazed by it -and it comes with a reed. its very loud and very sweet


http://www.bagpipe.co.uk/catalog/pro...products_id/43

Alas, between the exchange rate and the shipping charges that one makes finding a Dunbar chanter somewhere in the States a bit more of an attractive proposition. I see that Dunbar is a fine Canadian company and that certainly sits well with me...hey, whatever happened to NAFTA, anyway?

I came across the commentary at hotpipes.com re the "import" instruments...do you get the impression that this dude has an opinion on the subject?

As I say, thanks for all of the expert opinions...everything that I've heard and seen suggests that the pipes are difficult enough without the added complication of starting out with an inadequate set to begin with.

best

AA