Makes of bagpipes

[Scottishpiper]

Hi all,

I was wondering what sets of bagpipes people have (GHB). I have have myself a set of McCallums AB4s and a set of turn of the century Hendersons.

I was also wondering if there was a great difference in makes of bagpipes people buy from various parts of the world? Are there any other companies apart from McCallum, Henderson, Hardie, Lawrie and MacPhersons?


Thanks

SP

[george7]

There are a great number of differences in the different piping companies. In general they'll all tune together.

I have a set of Dunfion No. 4's with hand-carved drones. The insides of the drone slides are sleeved in brass (Dunfion is the only pipe maker who does this).

[beloitpiper]

I play McCallum ab1's. I like them because they're not really flashy. No artificial ivory, not too much metal. And they sound great to boot!

[BEEDEE]

Don't overlook Duncan Soutar. http://www.soutarbagpipes.com/

Brian

[Dall_Piobaire]

I play Naills, DN-2s. Had a hard time deciding really. MacPhersons were high on my list as well! Turn of the century Hendersons, wow, do you know who's profile they used, they must sound incredible!!! Especially at the older lower pitch!

George, what effect does the brass sleeve have on harmonics, if any, that you have noticed.

[kypnkilt]

I have 3.

I have a set of newer RG3 Hardies.

A unique set of cocobolo's that is a one of a kind.

Don't overlook Duncan Soutar.

I didn't. My favorite set is my new Soutars DS-4's. I love'em!!

[george7]

I play Naills, DN-2s. Had a hard time deciding really. MacPhersons were high on my list as well! Turn of the century Hendersons, wow, do you know who's profile they used, they must sound incredible!!! Especially at the older lower pitch!

George, what effect does the brass sleeve have on harmonics, if any, that you have noticed.

These pipes sound SWEET. The drones sound really rich and stay in tune very well. My impression is that the bass drone is slightly louder, giving more bass to the whole set, than most other makes.

The only criticism I've gotten was what Greg said. Some people just don't believe in flashy pipes (especially when they stand out in a band). I think Greg's McCallum's are equally beautiful, but I think my pipes fit my personality.

If you think mine are flashy, you should see the ones the USAFR play.

[Dall_Piobaire]

I don't mind flashy at all! I was thinking my next set might be Half-mounted silver, profecting mounts, and maybe horn or something. I don't think I would go with engraving though, would rather spend that money on a better set. I don't have to really worry much about the uniformity thing as I really don't see a band in my future. Though I am told there are blind pipers in bands!

I've also been considering getting into some border pipes as well. THe list grows

[george7]

I don't mind flashy at all! I was thinking my next set might be Half-mounted silver, profecting mounts, and maybe horn or something. I don't think I would go with engraving though, would rather spend that money on a better set. I don't have to really worry much about the uniformity thing as I really don't see a band in my future. Though I am told there are blind pipers in bands!

I've also been considering getting into some border pipes as well. THe list grows

I've never seen or heard of a blind piper, but I can't imagine a blind piper having a hard time knowing where the band was.

I think a deaf piper might even be able to hear the band.

[Dall_Piobaire]

Well, ya know one now!

Not completely, but legally anyeay!