Hey guys,
One thread concerning bagpipes, and learning has got me wondering...
who makes a good quality, but decently priced practice chanter?

I was thinking about getting one of the all inclusive learning kits from Kiltmart, or from OWorlds, but I really don't expect a high quality set of pipes in the $200 range. Those are Rosewood, so they aren't necessarily bad, and the bags are synthetic, so there is no seasoning to be performed on them. I am not sure how they would fair as a learner set, as I have not heard them... I mean, I suppose they would work (they come with a chanter to work with first)... but how well, and how long is at this time, unknown to me.

So to pose my questions, who here knows where nice chanters can be had, and perhaps a good set of pipes later down the road... and by good, I am hoping for under $1000, which isn't saying a whole lot for great pipes...
although scotwebstore seems to have a good set for $600-$750; I am under the impression that they use modern synthetics, and that it's a put it together yourself set (not necessarily bad, as you learn how to assemble and maintain the instrument in the process). I have books on how to learn, and a tape or two... and I have been meaning to start for a while. Might as well do it sooner than later.

An added bonus, is that I could practice at work on Saaturdays, and totally move forward with a desire, as well as kill time (Saturdays I get paid to do practically nothing, so I might as well use it as a creative outlet). If I am still there, I could even play the full pipes without worries, and I might even gain approval from some of the local sherriffs (the airport I work at has its own division, and one of the guys who stops by to say hello from time to time digs the pipes).