There's no point in trying to make your own reeds if you don't play. The finer nuances of playing pressure, tone, volume, etc. are going to be a problem for a non-piper. However, there are cheapie reeds available for some smallpipes, depending on bore size. Practice chanter reeds are the standard for Gibson Fireside pipes and Kitchen Pipes. Used to be for the the Bagpipes Galore Practice Pipes, but they now have a different setup.
As for sealing the bag, in many cases, if the leather is sound, a good application of Airtight bag seasoning will be all it takes.
FWIW.
For $25, I'd go for it myself, but I am a piper and could probably make them work for me. That is, if they could be made to work at all.
My dear spouse has decided that I NEED a project for the next year or so. Between finding/making reeds (I know, I know) sealing bags and maybe trying to get a sound from these pipes.....
Thanks for the input. Will post pics after the purchase. I figure I wasted a WHOLE lot more than $25 back in the day.
Originally Posted by PiobBear
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