Kinnaird Bagpipes - Product Reviews from Customers

Recent Reviews

Ross Electronic Bagpipes

$295.00 CAD

Works well

06 April, 2024

Review by Brian. ONeil

Had a few days now and so far so good. I like that you can play with or without drones and a choice of keys to play in. Even in mute mode can detect
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05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

Excellent instrument. Very good drone sound and great external speaker.
Black Embossed Sporran

$69.99 CAD

Embossed sporran

09 May, 2023

Review by Robyn Janet McCombe

Sporran looks very nice, but the snap closure doesn’t work smoothly, which is very frustrating and annoying, especially considering where the
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McCallum Blackwood Practice Chanter PC7

$209.00 CAD

A joy to play!

24 April, 2021

Review by Francois Boucher

Beautiful and rich-sounding chanter. I love it to bits… The instrument just vibrates nicely under my fingers, it is a joy to listen to, and the
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Great sound

03 December, 2018

Review by Tina Stalker

Ok.. so if you have read my other reviews, you will notice I know nothing about pipes. However, my son loves them and everything about them. He started with a poly practice chanter but had the opportunity to move into this one. The sound difference is amazing. I would not have thought the sound would be that much different between a poly and a blackwood, but it is. This is his favourite chanter. It gets used every single day. Great quality at a great price. You can look elsewhere for one, but why? With a great price and customer service, I wouldn't order from anywhere else

Great Chanter

10 July, 2009

Review by Ian Schriver

Very nice chanter, feels right in the hands and has some weight to it. Be careful if you get the nickel sole because it's heavy, and likes to come off if dropped for any reason. Very small amount of epoxy works great.
Piper's Pal Alert Reed Protector

$65.00 CAD

Essential!

13 April, 2021

Review by Francois Boucher

This works just perfectly! I consider it essential equipment for all of us in Canada, with our cold winters, and overheated, dry houses… It's a
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Excellent product

03 December, 2018

Review by Tina Stalker

I am so impressed with this product. My sons read us always ready to play. No more over wet or over dry reeds. High quality product and easy to use.
Clanrye Synthetic Chanter Reed

$65.00 CAD

Disappointing

15 March, 2021

Review by Bill Hunter

Disappointed. Tried the reed in 3 different chanters without success. The E was very flat - the only way to balance the chanter would be to use much
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not a lot of success with this reed

22 July, 2012

Review by ralph drew

I have tried this reed, my friend sent the chanter to the maker and had them tailor made a reed for their chanter. That being said, the reed did not tune at all in this chanter. The G was incredibly sharp and made balancing this chanter impossible.

Guilty Pleasure

20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

I must confess to really enjoying this reed. It\'s just a lot less trouble than cane reeds, and while it doesn\'t sound as good as cane to my ears, it\'s actually a little bit fun to play. A cane reed it is not, and it can be extremely unstable on F and high G depending on how it\'s set in the chanter seat. It makes a bit of a challenge when it comes to playing in tune. The \"easy\" reed is also kind of scary easy. Wouldn\'t use it for anything important, but it\'s fun to mess around with.

Prefer cane

03 March, 2011

Review by Fred Arnold

I sincerely prefer cane, but I love how the piping world is evolving and looking to enhance our equipment. Great stuff for Kinnaird to offer varied products that exist on the market.
Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds- Tenor Reeds Only

$90.00 CAD

great reeds

22 February, 2021

Review by james whitcomb

I already had an evolution bass reed I got these to replace my ezdrone reeds. They sound great especially when paired with the evolution bass drone
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Kitchen Pipes

$379.00 CAD

Excellent Bagpipes

26 December, 2020

Review by James Stewart

Simple and quick assembly so you can start playing right away. Easily tuned and you can start playing in minutes. The sound is fantastic and I am
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Great for students!

09 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

I picked up a set of these kitchen pipes for our band to loan to students "in between" the practice chanter and the full highland bagpipe. This allows students to learn to blow and squeeze and play with drones, but still be cost efficient and able to play indoors. Fun to play, they do take a little time to set up as the drone reeds are practice chanter reeds. Experienced pipers may have to learn to not blow too hard or the drones will shut off. Great for practice and for students.
Blowpipe Shortening

$40.00 CAD

Don't hesitate!!

07 December, 2020

Review by Henry Phillips

If you need your blowpipe shortened--don't hesitate. Rob does a professional job and quick turnaround, at a very reasonable price. It'll make a big
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Kilberry Book - Piobaireachd

$74.00 CAD

One of the greatest books.

06 June, 2020

Review by Daniel Mallais

This is an outstanding book if you really want to get into

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Quality Starting Point

18 January, 2011

Review by Ross Wilson

A great starting point for those getting into piobroch. Incldues many of the more common tunes and has settings which are generally accepted. It's not the end all be all of tune books - but it's a great start.

One of the best music books available

26 November, 2010

Review by Jack Williamson

This is a great collection of some of the best piobaireachds you could play. Simply the only piobaireachd book that you will ever need

A must have

06 October, 2010

Review by John Elliott

If you are love the the big music, this is the book to have. My only regret is not having purchased the larger format while they were still around.

The most important book to have

01 September, 2010

Review by Andrew Stewart

This is the most useful piobaireachd book out there. Every piob player should have this.

Huge

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

Hard to find a bigger collection of Piobaireachd in one book than this one. A must have for anyone remotely interested in playing Piobaireachd.

book

16 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

This is a great book!

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

You have gotta get this book! If you want to have most of the common piobaireachds you hear in print this book is amazing. It seemingly has it all. Nice sturdy book and cover. A+
Pull Through Swab

$4.00 CAD

Best cleaner.

11 April, 2020

Review by Daniel Mallais

Beast cleaner I used, brushes leave some fuzz in the bored. These cleaned it all right

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Worked great!

09 March, 2018

Review by ADAM LINDSAY

Did not leave any fibers behind

02 December, 2010

Review by Colum Faris

Every pipe case should have one of these. Pull through your drones, especially after a winter parade or playing in the rain.

swab

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

This tool works great for oiling, cleaning, or drying your bores.

17 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

Works great to oil pipes. Lint free.

07 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

I've used these to oil my bores. Excellent product. The biggest advantage it has over the wool mop type drone brushes is that it doesn't leave any fuzz behind. The wool brushes sometimes do. Especially if you haven't oiled in a long time.
Cobbler's Wax

$5.10 CAD

Does the job.

06 April, 2020

Review by Daniel Mallais

Does what it’s supposed to, not the greatest smelling stuff, but it keeps the string secure, also great stuff for drone

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Cobblers wax

09 March, 2018

Review by ADAM LINDSAY

Worked as described

Great if you hemp a ot of pipes!

26 November, 2010

Review by Jack Williamson

This wax is great for waxing the first few feet or so of hemp to make it stick to your joints. You can make your own waxed yellow hemp.

wax

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

I like this better than the beeswax.

07 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

This is excellent wax! It's an absolute must have item for hemping up your tuning pins. Simply use dry yellow hemp and coat the first foot of hemp with this stuff. If you do you will never have the hemp on your tuning pins rotating around on you, and you should never have to hemp again! Excellent item! A+++
Shepherd Chanter Reed

$20.00 CAD

Plug and play.

06 April, 2020

Review by Daniel Mallais

Great reeds for a beginner like me and beyond. With that said, the easy reeds are very sensitive to pressure so if you have difficulty blowing
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Excellent right out the box

02 November, 2017

Review by Hugh Metcalfe

The easy strength reeds work excellently in my old Naill chanter, literally right out of the box! Very vibrant and free blowing, no sanding or scraping was necessary to achieve a true scale.

A great reed for many chanters

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

I used this reed successfully in a Dunbar Elite II and, of course, a Shepherd MKIII. I liked it as much as my Gilmour until I stored it improperly and it got moldy. As with the Gilmour, I had to sand the Shepherd Easy a little to bring it down to my beginner strength but it remained very stable. Recommended.

Great reed for Naill Chanters

23 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

I have set up a couple of solo player chanters for bandmates playing Naill blackwood chanters with this great reed. Seem to bring out the best in scale and volume with these chanters. A little quirky with moisture, but overall a solid choice.

A Decent Reed

20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

Currently my favourite reed. It has a pleasing sound and after a brief break in period it plays quite well in my Dunbar Poly pipes. I have other reeds, but I still find myself using this as my go-to reed.
Selbie Drone Reeds

$129.00 CAD

Outstanding tone.

06 April, 2020

Review by Daniel Mallais

These will really make your tenors sing and ring! Wicked tone. May need some adjusting depending on the make of pipe of course, had to do some
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Great reeds

08 September, 2013

Review by Patrick McLaurin

These are great reeds. The tenors are bold, bright, and smooth. The bass powerful and solid. If you've got quiet drones, these are the reeds for you. Great in Shepherds and Lawrie. Looking to match the volume on your band chanter, these are the reeds for you.

Great reeds for many drone bore sizes

07 February, 2013

Review by John Dennis

I have found that for setting up fairly new pipers, these reeds are economical and yet easy to play. Easy to set up and adjust, the Selbie's sound exceptionally good in McCallum, Dunbar and MacLellan drones. The inverted bass tongue also makes strike ins so much easier for many pipers. Great price and great sounding. Many players in our band use this brand.

The Ultimate reed for beginning pipers

09 August, 2011

Review by Jack Williamson

These reeds require barely any adjustment and little to no maintenance. These reeds are great for the beginning pipers and all you have to do is plug em in to your pipes
Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds Replacement Parts

$4.00 CAD

Perfect.

06 April, 2020

Review by Daniel Mallais

Easy to replace on the evolution reeds, just slide them on. Thumbs
McCallum AB4 Bagpipes

$1949.00 CAD

Perfect Service on Awesome Pipes

15 March, 2020

Review by Vanessa Keith

The McCallum AB4 bagpipes where far more than expected. I'm darn proud to have a heritage set of pipes. The staff, in a word, awesome! With you all
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Satisfied

06 December, 2018

Review by Justin Penner

Purchased the AB4 Full Alloy for my first set of pipes. As a beginner, not able to provide much insight into instrument as no point of comparison. But the purchase experience was positive. I felt good info was valued over up-selling, shipping was fast, well packaged, and were set-up to play.

Nice

24 May, 2017

Review by Bruce White

Nice pipes. Not too heavy. Work great with a bannatyne. Its worth getting them rehemped.. get an airstream blowpipe. Drones very easy to reed esp with carbon fibres. Reeds. Dealing with kinneard is great, they are pros, yes i also would like vintage set. One day, these mccallum will belassic

can't fault them

01 September, 2010

Review by Andrew Stewart

I bought these as my first set a few years ago and although I'd really like a set of silver and ivory vintage Henderson's. these pipes are really working for me!

02 October, 2009

Review by Graeme McCombe

My dad and brother both play McCallum pipes. They are very easy to reed and give solid, steady tone!

07 October, 2008

Review by Cherie Storozinski

I just love my new bagpipes. They are fabulous, custom fit to me (and only me) and they play beautifully. They even make me sound good!
Kinnaird Edge Drone Reeds

$155.00 CAD

Adjustable and consistent

06 March, 2019

Review by Charles Martin

I have a set of pipes from a modern maker that are beautiful but have always been finicky to reed. I have tried a number of makes and never found
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Awesome reeds!

19 December, 2018

Review by Peter Patton

I love these Edge drone reeds. They literally saved my 2017 McCallums from being sold off, as I was never really happy with my sound. Turns out it was just my previous synthetic drone reeds that I was unhappy with. The Edge reeds have a great bold sound and are easy to adjust the strength with the adjustment key. The consistent strike ins have improved my confidence and I'm in love with my pipes again!

These reeds solve everything

18 September, 2018

Review by Jim Rose

Like many others have said, these do take patience at first. Once you get the hang of them, though, it's quite easy, and you can adjust them to perfectly match your chanter reed. They do everything that is advertised, and indeed, they do sound fantastic. They also make the strike-ins a lot easier and more consistent once they are correctly adjusted. I use these in a Bannatyne hide/synthetic bag with a Ross system, with acetyl drones. There is some moisture that accumulates in the drones after awhile, but I have not experienced a single stoppage or other issue due to moisture. This design really is a breakthrough for making the instrument easier to play, while sounding better at the same time. I recommend these over any other drone reeds on the market, especially if you are a beginner or play an easy setup.

Edge Reeds

17 September, 2018

Review by Alex Munroe

I have had these reeds since about the middle of August and have played them almost every day.I am currently using them in Naill drones with an ABW Sinclair chanter and a Shepherd reed and without a doubt this is the best sound that I have ever attained with synthetic reeds. The bendable tongue adjustment is revolutionary for setting the exact strength that you want to match your chanter reed and the set screw in the nose cone for fine tuning pitch that has been a hallmark of Rob's reeds since the original version of Kinnaird Reeds came on the scene works equally well. I just played for 45 minutes and these reeds handled the moisture build up without any shut offs.I am using a tube water trap in a Canmore hybrid bag. Hats off to Rob for this innovative design!

AWESOME!!!!

03 August, 2018

Review by Jake Carpenter

Someone crown Rob Kinnaird as The Pope of Drone Reed Making! I'm complete amazed at how these reeds sound. Even better than the first Evolution Drone Reeds. incredible sound. I'll never buy another brand.

Amazing! Great sound, with ease of playing!

08 June, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

I am so satisfied with my Kinnaird evo reeds, that I decided to get a set of the new edge drone reeds for my other pipes, which are McCallum. NO sacrifice in tone at all when set up easy, as opposed to other reeds from moving the bridle. However, it can be quite tricky to set up properly, a ton of patience is required, the tenor reeds were easy enough, but the bass drone requires LOTS of adjusting, as it was quite temperamental and would only howl and nothing else depending on the adjustment, atleast in my McCallum drones. So, if you are a beginner like me, I suggest you get your teacher/instructor to help with your setup and adjusting, again these reeds require much more patience to set up then conventional reeds in my experience. The great tone, and efficient setup is DEFINITELY worth it though! And so I give it a 5/5! Fantastic product :-)

Wow! I'm thrilled!

12 April, 2018

Review by Barbie Sands

I just got my new Edge drone reeds installed tonight by Wes Sheppard and all I can say is I LOVE the sound of them, rich and vibrant! Fantastic product Rob! thanks!! Barbie Sands P/M Anavets #283 Pipe Band Winnipeg

The Best Reeds

18 March, 2018

Review by Lynn Blair

I stuck the Kinnaird Edge reeds into my MacLellan pipes and was blown away. After adjusting the strength to my chanter reed they gave a bold, full tone even with the easy setup I play. Easily pitched to the ideal tuning height and very efficient. I highly recommend these reeds.

Kinnaird Edge Drone Reeds

21 February, 2018

Review by Carol Jaquith

LOVE the new Edge Drone Reeds. Still working on the outside tenor drone but otherwise they sound great and have been easy to use.

Top ranked

16 February, 2018

Review by Stephen Rooklidge

I have consistently used Kinnaird reeds in my pipes and have found them to be stable, air-efficient, and easily provide a big sound. I had been looking for a drone reed that would play in my Burley bagpipes that would be able to reach low enough in pitch that I could play an old Hardie chanter at Bflat. Although the first version of the KCF came close, the new Edge reeds provide the ability to vary in pitch from Bflat to modern pitch in the same set of drones. And the sound is simply cane-like amazing. Moderate buzz and keeps the harmonics to a steady range, while being air efficient. This is the reed I have been looking for. Thanks to Rob and the crew for another excellent product!
Little Mac Valve

$14.00 CAD

Multi purpose

20 February, 2019

Review by Brian. ONeil

I use these in my uilleann practice set and half set. Way better than the flapper, restriction not noticeable. It fits inside the 3/4” id plastic
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Way to go!

23 April, 2009

Review by Fred Arnold

Don't waste your time with the flapper valve! It will bend, get out of place, get stuck to the blowpipe, etc. Get the Lil' Mac Valve instead...easy to push in and install, air will get through easily when you blow to fill up your bag and play. Cheers!

Works in a pinch

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

It works. It is easy to install. May be slightly air restricting, but, eh, probably not so much to tell. I always have a spare laying around.

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

Simple and effective. There is simply no easier way to get your blowpipe valve working right. Just stick this in the bottom and you are good to go. The diameter is a little smaller than some large bore blowpipes so there can be some very slight restriction but I\'ve never had a problem with this. Also some very small bore blowpipes might require you to ream out the bottom of it in order to install the valve.
Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds

$125.00 CAD

Wow!

28 January, 2019

Review by John Thompson

I’m a new piper but a lifelong musician at 53 years old. I am currently in a pipe band and have been on the pipes for just over a year. I
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Excellent reeds

09 January, 2019

Review by Gordon MacDonald

I just finished setting up a new set of Evolutions in my Wylie pipes and the results are impressive.. The reeds produce an excellent harmonic with less air and give a slight up tick in volume over my old setup of Kinnaird tenors and EZ drone inverted bass that I had played for years. Thank you for continuing to improve your reeds. - Gordon MacDonald

Made my kids day

03 December, 2018

Review by Tina Stalker

When my son got his first set of pipes, we knew where to go. Kinnairds Evolution reeds allow him the adjust the reeds to his comfort level. Although I know nothing about these, my son loves them. Being shown how to adjust them and install them was perfect. Daniel is the piper in my house and truly loves the ease of use and the ease of playing these reeds. I highly recommend the EVOLUTION reeds yo any piper new or old. The sound is amazing, no screech or scratchy sounds at all, just nice playing

Whole band plays them

03 December, 2018

Review by Robert Reibl

We really like the sound and efficiency of those reeds. The whole band plays them now

Great set - perfect for the relaxed player

03 December, 2018

Review by Ryan Moore

So i'm not as heavy a player as I used to be... getting my pipes out a couple times a week, if that. But when I play, I want them to be as ready as possible and these are great for that. Just a little warming up and they're singing. Hardly any tweaks were needed. Definitely an improvement over the originals these have a definitive 'wood sound' to them. I have them in my McCallums with achiltibuie drying system and if anything I need to tweak those things more than the reeds (when I'm really playing heavily for say July 4th parades, those things really let the moisture through)

revolutionised my playing

03 December, 2018

Review by John Baklinski

I bought these reeds at the recommendation of my instructor and let me tell you they are wonderful. I felt like I had been fighting my pipes and just couldn't get a good consistent sound that I was happy with. Ever since I started using these I felt like I got a whole new set of better pipes. I would highly recommend them if you are looking to get the most out of any set of pipes.

PERFECT

03 August, 2018

Review by Jake Carpenter

I really hope Rob Kinnaird doesn't retire any time soon. This guy has really out done himself with these Edge reeds. I'm completely amazed at how awesome they sound. Just complete amazement. I wouldn't put any other reeds in my pipes.

Full sound and very efficient.

18 May, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

These are a lifesaver, super comfortable to play.

Using less air

17 September, 2017

Review by Tom Garcia

I'm new to piping, I placed these in my drones and they seem to do the job well. I have stopped making unintentional strange noises from my drones. Kinnard provided wonder support. My base drone just stopped working due to a bring bridal breaking. One pleasant call and they sent replacements. The drones sound great when played by my pipe sgt. at this point I'm happy to sound.

Great stable drone sound

19 March, 2017

Review by J. Gordon Titsworth

Have used for older players, and new ones to great effect.

Great in Hardie pipes

11 January, 2017

Review by Robert Trayner

I too have evolutions in my set of late '60s RG Hardie pipes and am constantly complimented on the sound of my pipes. I'm sure it's the reeds. I'm sure as heck it's not my playing.

Kinnaird Evolution Reeds

02 January, 2017

Review by Takeshi Morishige

This is the great reeds producing a deep and nice tone with the very high efficiency. Thank you for a great product.

Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds

19 November, 2016

Review by Rudi Driesen

Got my 3th set as a spare set... One works outstanding on my Lawrie from the 60's and the other set I used them in my Peter Henderson PH02A that I bought recently...In both pipes they sound great and don't use a lot of air...they are verry stable and in cold condition I dont have problems with condence on the reeds...for me a great product

Great Reeds

09 April, 2016

Review by Donald Mearns

Not much to say great reeds just as advertised.

• Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds

01 January, 2016

Review by Mirjam Suppers

The reeds are awesome! Very worthwhile the investment. The only thing I did not take into account is the additional custom clearance costs of E 30,- :-( But, I am going to start saving money for a spare set of drone reeds so if something happens I have them at hand! I never want to play with other drone reeds again! The sound is amazing and I was starting to doubt myself with the former reeds because I was having troubles with the cut off but with my new Kinnaird reeds I am doing fine!!! I am soooo happy!!!!

The Best!!

13 October, 2015

Review by John McIntyre

I've had my new reeds for a few months, and could not be more pleased. I've tried many others over the past 25 years, and have always been frustrated until now. They've performed perfectly from the very first try, and I play a lot! In addition to the great sound and easy strike-in, the pointed ends make it easier to install in the stocks without bumping them loose. All around great reeds!

Wonderful product

09 July, 2015

Review by Warwick Mitchell

What are the odds of purchasing a set of drone reeds and not having to tune them in? That seems to have happened when I started using Kinnaird Evolution Drone reeds. I set them up in my Wallace pipes and have never had to adjust them. I was having a fair amount of trouble with the reeds I was using but Evolution reeds have changed my outlook on piping. I often get comments from other band members who say how nice the reeds sound. I couldn't be happier.

Excellent reeds.

24 September, 2014

Review by Allan Walker

I've played the Evolution reeds all year in competition and I've had many compliments about the sound of my pipes. I'm very impressed. The reeds have beautiful tone, are rock steady, and are easy to maintain. I'm probably going to have to buy a second set because my other set of pipes, which don't have Evolution reeds, are borderline unpleasant to listen to now.

Great Product!

08 May, 2014

Review by Reed Lancaster

I have installed the tenor reeds in my 2007 Naills, with a Canning bass. Just a great sound, and just what I was looking for in a tenor drone reed. Louder, more buzz without being overly so, and very air efficient. Excellent harmonics once the pipe is in tune. Very steady indeed. Strike ins are a snap, and cut offs the same. Just a great product, and a fine improvement based on the previous edition. I have bought a second set for my Atherton MacDougall model, and am getting a third set as a back up. I will try the bass drone reed soon, and get back to you when I do. Well done, Rob!

Great sounding drone reeds

27 September, 2013

Review by Fabian Martin

I've got my set of Kinnaird Evolution a couple of months ago (got them from Gordon MacDonald, of Island Bagpipe, who should also get a 5-star review from me!). I'm using them with my Peter Henderson drones. They worked fine inmediately when I set them in, no tweaking needed at all. Bold and robust bass drone sound, tenors blending perfectly, nice harmonics, easy to lock on, and they *stay* in tune. I like them for both solo and band playing (especially for solo, though!). So far, my best piping-related purchase of 2013.

Bold in Hardie Pipes

12 September, 2013

Review by Charlie Martin

I just finished setting up a set in my 1968 Hardies. Hardies are known for their "mellow" sound. Not with these reeds!. Bold, steady, well-blended. I have a set with the easier tongues to match my chanter setup better. This is now my band set of reeds.

Lots of great qualities but

08 September, 2013

Review by Patrick McLaurin

These reeds meet all my criteria, however they have one drawback in my opinion, and that is they are rather buzzy. In speaking with Rob, he believes this is an effect of the pronounced overtones of having made the reeds brighter. No doubt there is more tenor presence and the bass is a bit deeper than the older model, but it comes at the price of the buzziness. Other than that, the reeds are excellent. Air efficient and generally work very well, plug and play as expected.

Even better than the original

07 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

I just finished setting up the new Evolution reeds in my Dunbar blackwood bagpipe, and I am so impressed with the design and sound produced. The tenors in particular are brighter sounding, and with the bass reed, my drones filled the room. Big, bold, easy to set and adjust....these are great reeds. Going to have to order a second set for my Kron's. Fantastic plug and play reeds that handle moisture well, and make cut offs so easy. Way to go Rob!
Husk Chanter Reeds

$22.00 CAD

Great reeds.

19 December, 2018

Review by Peter Patton

This is the first chanter reed from any maker that I've never had to break in. Right out of the box it was ready to go. I'm a fan and am
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Top reeds!

20 September, 2018

Review by Jim Rose

These reeds are phenomenal! Bright and clear tone, and very little blowing-in to speak of. Probably the best made, most co-operative reed I have played yet. You can tell just by the composition and construction of the reed that it reflects pride of workmanship. These handle moisture pretty good, but sound and play nicer on the dry side, so I have my chanter hooked up with the Ross system. Some crowing on the high A is to be expected, but it's easily removed by delicately sanding the blades.

WOW!!!

23 May, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

What a sound these reeds make, incredible bright, and a true scale in my Naill chanter! They are also very easy blowing too!

03 October, 2014

Review by Archibald Wilkie Kushner

Best easy reeds I ever had!
G1 Platinum Plastic Chanter

$209.00 CAD

Excellent chanter.

19 December, 2018

Review by Peter Patton

The G1 Platinum chanter is an excellent upgrade if you're using a stock chanter from whomever your pipe maker is. The finger spacing is a little
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Deger Electronic Chanter II

$600.00 CAD

Great for practising!

12 December, 2018

Review by Brad Heath

A bit expensive but great for practising at home in the living room -- without disturbing my wife, cats and dogs! As others have mentioned, you have
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Liked Deger I

03 December, 2018

Review by Robert Reibl

I play a Deger I for several years now and many of my smaller 'problems' have obviously been solved with this iteration, e.g. the on-/off-switch is not a sensor anymore. Also the additional sounds are more than a 'nice to have'

Good pipe, can you offer a speaker?

07 February, 2018

Review by Jon Hudson

As a beginning student of the bagpipe, I am very pleased with the ease of just making notes come out of the pipe. It simplifies the learning process, compared to the Naill practice chanter I started with. One thing you should offer in your catalog is a good quality mini stereo speaker to be able to play with an instructor or other students.

Terrific option for practicing quietly

15 April, 2017

Review by Craig McNaughton

I live in a small apartment and this is a great option to practice while not disturbing my neighbours. I can change key, if I want, and generally control tuning and volume. I haven't tried the MIDI output yet, but I'm really interested in saving audio files to my computer in the future.

03142016

14 March, 2016

Review by anthony gasso

I really love the DEC II. It is fun to play. I can play for hours and that's the point. It can really help. The only negative is that the metronome is not that good and hard to increase and decrease the limited BPS. Need better instructions on the manual on how to use it. Secondly, the DEC II is smaller than a regular practice chanter which makes its harder to hold steady for longer periods of time. Make sure your hands are moist (apply hand lotion) in order for contacts to work.

so close to perfect

01 September, 2015

Review by John Dally

I played the Deger I for years, with only complaint that it was a hassle to lubricate my fingers all the time (I found pomade for hair works best). When the Deger II came out I was really excited, but it was a disappointment. It has all sorts of special features I don't need, and they didn't fix the contact sensitivity. Also, the sound wasn't has good as the Deger I. So I sold it and stayed with the Deger I. My old Deger I is pretty battered at this point, so I hope that Deger improves the contact sensitivity and goes back to the old tone someday soon. Other that it is a fantastic tool for practice, very unforgiving of crossing noises, and extremely handy for travelers.

Great for the travelling piper.

19 December, 2009

Review by Catherine Winkelmans

These are great for extra practice when a conventional chanter or the full pipes are not an option. I travel an hour each way to my work site by bus. While most passengers use this time to catch up on sleep, I can pull out the Deger and work on exercises or tunes. Found the best solution for the dry skin is Glysomed hand cream.

Excellent except for dry skin

17 November, 2009

Review by Nick Wemyss

I bought this because of all the travelling I do; I felt it was a chance to practice on planes, hotel rooms etc. As long as you don\'t mind being stared at in planes, and being stopped in security, it\'s great. Good to carry music with you, some earphones and the battery works. You may need to play Scotland the Brave for someone in security. It\'s always been fun, sound quality and controls are great. My only BUT is, in planes especially, dry skin makes for poor electrical contacts. Hand lotion helps, but you end up really bearing down to make a clear signal. It can be very frustrating dropping out low A\'s or G\'s all the time. Maybe this new model has been improved, I had the previous one which had no sensitivity adjustments. It\'s also fantastic to practice on while watching TV on the sofa with your wife/husband/dog etc as you can get a practice in without bothering anyone. And if you have a cold or sore throat and don\'t feel like blowing, it\'s a great alternative. I\'ve never regretted owning it. I keep it in my car now, plug it into my sound system and practice while in car washes, slow traffic, long lights etc. Too much fun!
McCallum Practice Chanter PC5 Imitation Ivory

$119.00 CAD

Solid choice

06 December, 2018

Review by Justin Penner

Have dropped a few times and no problems. Sound is good, hole spacing is the same as chanter on pipes. Happy with

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Excellent practice chanter 5 starts

28 September, 2016

Review by Adam Pisani

Great crisp sound , very bold , the fingering hole placement and size is exactly you want in a practice chanter. Matches your bagpipe chanter placement so easy transition to full pipes. The chanter its self is build great , very high quality. I would recommend this chanter to intermediate players and beyond , again because of its hole placement it would be to big for young beginners.

Great sounding Chanter

16 February, 2013

Review by Sean Lowry

This is the p.c. I use, and it is not only great sounding and easy to reed, but indestructible. Recommend it highly. Matches up with my band McCallum chanter!

Great PC

25 March, 2011

Review by Brayden Hamoline

This is a Great Full Sized Plastic Practice Chanter.
Piper's Pal

$45.00 CAD

Great product

03 December, 2018

Review by Tina Stalker

We purchased this for our son as he seems to want more than one or two reeds. Every time he switches out his reeds they are ready to play. No mould,
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this is great

03 December, 2018

Review by Ryan Moore

if you're like me and like to have a couple of reeds on the go (one that's just past its prime, one that you're still working in, and another 'just in case') this is perfect. Check it every once in a while and ensure that the system has enough moisture, but it's kept reeds for me in great condition for just when I need them.

Keeps them playing

07 January, 2018

Review by Tom Garcia

With sub zero temps outdoors and the furnace running, this keeps my reeds safe from drying out.

Never sounded better!!!

26 April, 2017

Review by James Haslip

Never used a humidity system before, and after a few days to get everything balanced in the system- my pipes have never sounded better! Paired with the Pipers Pal Reed Protector it can't be beat!

Glad I bought another one

20 October, 2015

Review by David Alexander

I had the original design (sans clip) when it first came out, lost it a little bit ago, have gone through umpteen reeds, never found a suitable case for them. Finally broke down and bought another. This is a must-have item!

Piper

01 October, 2013

Review by Rudi Driesen

Can\'t give a review because I don\'t have one... but it looks great to have 4 reeds ready to play :)

22 July, 2012

Review by steven hill

I have to say, I like the piper\'s pal reed protector much better. The pellets seemed to dry out much easier in this unit than the reed protector. This also might be due to the fact that I don\'t check the moisture level in this unit as much! I think if it was a little more airtight, you wouldn\'t water it as much.

Always Ready To Go

20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

Nice to have a few reeds ready to use at any time. Saves time getting the pipes from the case into playing shape. It also seems to make the break-in time for new reeds a little shorter (although that may just be my imagination).

A Must Have

07 October, 2010

Review by John Bergen

These are great, in particular with the new clip. Keeps safe, hydrated and ready to use.

A Must Have

07 October, 2010

Review by John Bergen

These are great, in particular with the new clip. Keeps safe, hydrated and ready to use.

A Must Have

07 October, 2010

Review by John Bergen

These are great, in particular with the new clip. Keeps safe, hydrated and ready to use.

Another must have

01 September, 2010

Review by Sue Brannon

Again I insist that my students keep this in the pipe case for the back up reeds. Until the new device was provided, I just had a large rubber band around the case to insure it stayed closed and did the job it was designed to do. The case seems to work for all the type of reeds I've used.

27 February, 2010

Review by Ian Richmond

I bought one of these to keep my personal reeds (as opposed to the band's reeds) in playing condition. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to close tightly enough, which causes the moisturizing material to dry out very quickly. Also, the method of holding the reed is not very secure. The little plastic pegs are even too thick for some reed staples. On the whole, I have not found it a very satisfactory way to store reeds.
John Walsh Practice Chanter Reed

$10.00 CAD

Sound is loud

03 December, 2018

Review by Tina Stalker

What a difference this Reed has made. Although not liked at first (because it was different) my son actually really likes this one now. Louder than
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Joe Walsh Practice Reed

03 January, 2018

Review by Jack Beetstra

I am finding them very difficult to practice with. You have to blow harder for the reed to come in and sound good but you therefore have to work harder. my lips are tiring very quickly

louder

28 March, 2017

Review by Amanda Todoschuk

New one is much louder. A good upgrade

Always a good reed

11 January, 2017

Review by Robert Trayner

John Walsh reeds have been consistently good reeds in all three of my practice chanters.

Great products and service.

02 January, 2016

Review by Rob Leslie

The chanter reeds were exactly what I was looking for and I received them within the week. Always get great service from Kinnaird.

13 February, 2013

Review by Chris Lee

Best PC reed in the market, working very well and matching with all brands of chanters, lots of other brand of pc reeds have unbalance scale problem. This reed has great vibration too.

08 February, 2013

Review by Jon Gilbert

Works great in my McCallum practice chanter. A bit quieter than the original reed.

Favorite reed

03 February, 2011

Review by gavin giddings

This is my favorite reed in my McCallum practice chanter. Best sound, consistent blowing, not too honky loud, but not a wimpy reed.

Great Pc Read

18 January, 2011

Review by Brayden Hamoline

This read is absoutly amaizing. i am currently using this in my dunbar pc and it sounds great. Great Buy 100%

Never quits

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

I have played this thing for the last I have no idea how many years. It just won't quit and it sounds great!

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

I think these are the best pc reeds on the market. They go in every pc there is, give great tone, last forever and are very consistent. Not many pc reeds can say that! A+++
Frazer Warnock Practice Chanter Reeds

$9.50 CAD

Good product

03 December, 2018

Review by Tina Stalker

Daniel uses these reeds only in his poly chanter now. They are a great product for the beginner

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Very reliable

20 May, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

A solid reed, very easy to blow, never any problems.

Excellent band p.c. reed

25 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

Our band uses these p.c. reeds, and we find they provide a true scale and good volume, but not too loud. Also excellent in kitchen pipes. Nice to have an entire band using the same reeds so even the practice chanters can match up.

Good mellow tone

11 October, 2011

Review by Catherine Winkelmans

Using in Dunbar long practice chanter. Nice gentle, mellow tone. Won't overpower at practice.
Moose Valve

$47.00 CAD

Amazing

03 December, 2018

Review by Tina Stalker

My sons pipes required this little valve because of a little crack in the blowpipe. He went from the valve flap to this moose valve. What a
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Excellent

07 May, 2017

Review by Paul Thompson

Best on the market--worth the dough.

Right on Time

30 September, 2016

Review by stephen wilkinson

Moose valve arrived quickly,safe and secure and with the preferential exchange I was able to save a little $.

Super nice!!!

20 June, 2016

Review by SYLVAIN FISET

Super! Really like it. Improved my play a lot. Less air lost!!! Good product. Bought a second one for a friend of mine. Thanks a lot!

Great Valve, Poor Water Trap

27 May, 2014

Review by David Locky

This is a nicely engineered blowpipe (stock) valve but it fails at any real moisture control in the form of a water trap. Only a 'bit' of foam is collected and that needs to be emptied very regularly as the collection space is minimal. Installed as a water trap, i.e., low in the blowpipe stock, it is incompatible with moisture control systems that require the insertion of an elbow to attach a sleeve or hose and bottle/jar. I could only recommend this as an expensive blowpipe valve.

No turning back now-my only valve!

07 February, 2013

Review by John Dennis

I was initially concerned about the Moose valve and how I thought it may induce cracking in the blowpipe stock. but I know just remove it after each play and swab out the blowpipe as per before. These valves are amazing. So airtight, non-restrictive, and as a water trap, simply amazing. No cannister for me!

19 July, 2012

Review by Andrew Stewart

As stated below: "this IS the best valve on the market" it also works as s water trap. Mine is getting older now and is showing no sign of wear.

Stellar!

01 April, 2011

Review by Peter Hraber

I\'ve used a Little Mac for over 20 years, but wanted to try this for its large bore and water-trap abilities. It works as described, was very easy to install, and is a change for the better. I do watch out for damage to the blowpipe stock (splitting wood) from moisture accumulation inside the stock due to the water trap and internal pressure from installation, but the Moose has served me well thus far.

The best

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

This is what I use and it's fantastic! Air flows easy (one way) and water is neatly trapped. Just remove the blowpipe and invert your stock to let the fluid build-up evacuate. It makes you realize how much humidity could build in the bag and change your tuning. Luckily, this piece is effective!

Moose Valve

14 October, 2009

Review by flagz2 Flaglor

I just purchased one of these, To say that i am satisfied would be an understatement, This thing rocks,

valve

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

This is a great valve! It's not air restrictive at all and is extremely easy to install. I recommend this product to everyone.

Works great

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

The Moose valve is awesome. It works like a charm. Easy to insert and remove without taking your blowpipe stock out of the bag. Works as both water trap (only if you want it to) and flapper valve. The case it comes in helps you practice inserting it so you know you are doing it right.

best trap out there

07 October, 2008

Review by jessica currie

it does his job like its spose to I love it and I recomended it to every piper I know I dont even have to worrie about it like not to hurt it!! im extreamly satisfyed

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

This IS the best valve on the market! Extremely well made and will probably last twice as long as your pipes. It also acts as a very effective water trap. The moisture will condense on the sides of the blowpipe stock wall and will run down and get trapped inside the lip of the Moose valve. You can then simply remove your blowpipe and tip your stock upsidedown and out comes the water. Very very effective! I highly recommend this product! AAA++++
Drone Stoppers

$3.25 CAD

Nice plugs

03 December, 2018

Review by Tina Stalker

Daniel uses these from time to time. He says they are good. They sit snugly into he drones. No worries on losing them...unless he misplaced

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Perfect and Affordable

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

These work perfect and are very affordable. I bought two sets because I suspect one or two will walk away...

Must have for sporran

09 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

For me and my band, I make sure every piper has a set in his/her sporran for parades and gigs. Why? Should someone have a drone reed fall in to their bag, the quick fix is to plug the drone. Trouble tuning a drone, or a reed misbehaving? Plug the drone prior to your parade or performance. An ounce of prevention here. This is required for my bandmates!

Plug Your Drones

20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

They will plug your drones. Just about anyone can benefit from a set of these in their pipe case, makes tuning a lot easier and can take some of the stress off of the lungs during long practice sessions. Just get them, they will come in handy at some point.

Helps tune a band!

01 April, 2011

Review by Peter Hraber

These are very helpful for setting chanter pitches in a pipe-band context. We play in the chanter reeds, then set their pitch, then tune our drones. It saves all the stop and start of manually shutting off the drones, and gets us playing together, and in tune, more quickly than without.

Perfect

25 March, 2011

Review by Brayden Hamoline

I used to use earplugs and they always fell out. Then i found these and they are amazing.

Must have

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

A must have for all pipers. The drone stoppers will be necessary for the beginner pipers when wishing to only play the chanter and not loose all the air in the bag. Also good when purposely wanting to shut off drones to focus elsewhere, without having to move the bridle down on your drone reeds. A big time saver! Make sure to insert well, they could pop out on your neighbor...

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

A must for new pipers, plug the drones and open them up (one, then two, then all three) as your wind and technique improve. Also handy for tuning drones by yourself, as well as quickly plugging one off if it refuses to co-operate when youâ€™re about to perform. Consider the Maintenance Kit for your Bagpipes rather than purchase items separately.

Nice corks

07 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

These corks stop the air from coming out of my bag EVERY TIME!
Waxed Black Hemp

$13.50 CAD

Great product

03 December, 2018

Review by Tina Stalker

My kid's pipes were prepped with black hemp. His first practice chanter had yellow hemp. According to my son, the black hemp is significantly better.
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Beefy and very waxy

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

Very beefy hemp, at least compared to the waxed yellow. It appears to be almost too waxy, and indeed, it is more grippy than the yellow. I use it on my drone tuning pins because I don't like to see the yellow hemp on the black pins! Works well on chanter stocks, too.

You Need This

20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

If you don't already have this in your pipe case, why not? The day WILL come when you will need it. The black waxed hemp is perfect for things that need to stay put. I use it on my Kinnaird Drone Reeds and it works like magic... Black magic.

How did I live without this?

01 April, 2011

Review by Peter Hraber

Waxed hemp is a simple yet major technical advance for pipers. Because unwaxed hemp will expand and contract with variation in humidity, it should be sealed where it will be exposed to moisture. This does the trick, without the use of messy black wax.

Great Buy

18 January, 2011

Review by Brayden Hamoline

It is 100% worth the extra money for the waxed hemp. This Hemp is amaizing. A++

Sticky!

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

Thicker, sturdier and more gooey than the yellow waxed hemp, this hemp is awesome. On an aesthetics point of view, some could prefer it to the bright yellow showing on the drones.

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

Donâ€™t waste your time with unwaxed hemp, this is far superior.

02 October, 2009

Review by Graeme McCombe

Waxed black hemp is my favorite hemp - it can be used virtually anywhere and will always be reliable.

hemp

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

I use black hemp all the time. It's great for chanters and blowpipes. Very durable.

17 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

Very good and quite sturdy.

07 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

I prefer to use black hemp on my drone stock tenons because it gives a good tight fit that will stay put when I'm tuning my drones. I also use this hemp on my chanter and I never have to worry about it popping out on me during a performance. A+++

Hemp

07 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

Nice strong hemp.
Piper's Pal Alert Cap

$30.00 CAD

Stability increased

03 December, 2018

Review by Robert Reibl

Even better control of the tonal stability of my chanter
Piper's Pal Reed Protector

$55.00 CAD

Stability increased

03 December, 2018

Review by Robert Reibl

Tone stability of the chanter reed is much increased, even with less

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An absolute must have

03 December, 2018

Review by Ryan Moore

Seriously ... once you're finished playing, popping it in the cap is a must. Nowadays, even if I go a week without playing I can take it out and nearly confidently know it'll work with minimal playing/warming up. This has been a game changer for me

Works well

17 September, 2017

Review by Tom Garcia

I seems to have helped my new reed play. I purchased a refill kit for my older one as well. Installation was a snap, next refill I will work over paper instead of the table cloth.

Never sounded better!!!

26 April, 2017

Review by James Haslip

Never used a humidity system before, and after a few days to get everything balanced in the system- my pipes have never sounded better! Paired with the Pipers Pal it can't be beat!

Great product

15 June, 2016

Review by Robert Miller

This is my third Piper's Pal Reed Protector. I appreciate the product very much and find it meets all my expectations. I use it on chanters I play less frequently and find the reed performs very well with very little fussing or blowing in to get a solid performance.

Great product

15 June, 2016

Review by Robert Miller

This is my third Piper's Pal Reed Protector. I appreciate the product very much and find it meets all my expectations. I use it on chanters I play less frequently and find the reed performs very well with very little fussing or blowing in to get a solid performance.

Perfect reeds

09 April, 2016

Review by Donald Mearns

Clever wee gadget!

Excellent Cap

23 March, 2016

Review by Dennis Duncan

This has already shown positive results on my reeds. They seem more stable and ready to play. One word of caution do not insert the rod into the chanter too hard it will get stuck and it is difficult to get out without the tip coming off.

A must have in dry climates

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

This is a must have in dry climates. My start-up time has decreased markedly after I started using it. Should likely have a few of these but they are not cheap. The Pipers Pal reed case might be a good alternative. Great product -- nice Canadian innovation!

Great Cap for Your Reeds

07 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

This chanter cap is a must for all of us in dry climates, or in particular for me, in the winter in conditions where forced air heating dries out wood and cane horribly. Protection plus humidifying makes this a must for all pipers!

Best reed protector out there!

22 July, 2012

Review by ralph drew

I have had this chanter cap for over 6 years and has served me well. I particularily love the stopper that isolates the reed from the outside environment completely. Highly recomended!!!

21 July, 2012

Review by steven hill

Great product for keeping your chanter reed balanced. Just remember to check and keep the granules moist!

Great Time Saver

01 April, 2011

Review by Peter Hraber

My band practices in a high and dry climate. Moisture variation has been a big problem for us while tuning and playing in. The Piper's Pal minimizes variation across our reeds and really simplifies the tuning process. We spend less time tuning and more time playing. One very nice touch is that the rod inserted below the reed is solidly built, not of thick wire (which would bend) but of a fiber composite, which does not bend.

AMAZING

25 March, 2011

Review by Brayden Hamoline

This is the best way to keep your reed in playing condition. -A Must Have For All Pipers.

AA++

07 October, 2010

Review by John Bergen

Keeps my chanter reeds ready to play, fights mold and mildew..worth every penny.

Great solution

06 October, 2010

Review by John Elliott

I am getting much more life out of my reeds since using the Piper's Pal. No more mold and much faster warmups.

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

Keeps your chanter reed moist enough to play, but dry enough to prevent mould from forming, all the while protecting the reed from physical damage. A great product!

Excellent product

01 September, 2010

Review by Ian Richmond

This is a great product. It works as advertised. I was so impressed with my first one that I bought a second one and now have one for each of my band and solo chanters.

must have

01 September, 2010

Review by Sue Brannon

I insist that all my students purchase this for their pipe chanter. I have mainly kids and this is a full proof way of making sure that their pipe reed will be functioning when needed

A must have

01 September, 2010

Review by Andrew Stewart

This thing helps my reed settle in at least 15 minutes earlier than it would normally. Our Pipe Major has supplied that band with them and insists that every piper in the band use one of these

A must for all pipers

13 October, 2009

Review by Patricia Costello

This is a great idea. I can pick up my pipes and play them now. Before I purchased the Pipers Pal, I couldn't. It keeps the reed perfect every time.

02 October, 2009

Review by Graeme McCombe

A great product that works as it\'s supposed to. Would definitely recommend.

16 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

This product is an excellent idea and very functional. My daughter's playing reed is always ready to play. Easy to use, even for a teenager!

Excellent Reed Protector

15 October, 2008

Review by Jesse Callender

Combining the functionality of a chanter cap with the usefulness of a humidity control system, this product is a must have for any level of piper. It allows the user to enjoy the benefits of the humidity control system while leaving the reed seated in the chanter decreasing the amount of handling the reed is subjected to while keeping it in a playable condition. These features combined with a clean design and high-quality materials make this a great addition to any piper’s case.

07 October, 2008

Review by Cherie Storozinski

I love my piper\'s pal. I do not play as often as I should. The pal keeps the reed workable. I would recommend it.

04 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

This is an excellent idea. Very well made chanter cap with a moisture control device in the top to keep your reed in top condition. A+
Air Tight Seasoning

$21.50 CAD

Not just for GHB

24 October, 2018

Review by Brian O’Neil

Had a porous leather uilleann pipe bag, almost impossible to play due to air leakage Airtight solved the problem. Love the smell of it, takes me back
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Still the best!

09 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

After trying several maker's seasoning, this still remains the best seasoning on the market. The new plastic package is much easier and practical for use than the old metal tin, and we find in our band that the seasoning lasts for 6-9 months. Do yourself a favour and season twice a year to help with maintaining air efficiency.

will make a bag airtight

22 July, 2012

Review by ralph drew

Back when I first started piping, everyone used hide bags and this was the stuff to use to make your bag air tight. The stuff just works!

A Classic

01 April, 2011

Review by Peter Hraber

Unless you have migrated to high-tech synthetic bags, a can of this is a must-have for every piper. Sure, there are alternatives that smell like floor cleaner, but this has got to be the most widely used and reliable bag seasoning ever. If you can\'t remember when you last seasoned your bag, you could find that doing so will help you play more efficiently.

A Classic

01 April, 2011

Review by Peter Hraber

Unless you have migrated to high-tech synthetic bags, a can of this is a must-have for every piper. Sure, there are alternatives that smell like floor cleaner, but this has got to be the most widely used and reliable bag seasoning ever. If you can't remember when you last seasoned your bag, you could find that doing so will help you play more efficiently.

Tops

06 October, 2010

Review by Ross Wilson

There's a reason Aitight has been around so long - it works. While the smell is off-putting the seasoning tends to last well and performs well in all climates. Airtight + Sheepskin bag = Heaven .

13 October, 2009

Review by Melany Ferguson

Great stuff, and so nice to see its in plastic now...can heat & store easily!

airtight

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

Airtight has been on the market for ever. It's a great seasoning. Makes a mess of your chanter reed though if you're not careful.

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

This is excellent seasoning. It has been around a long long time for a very good reason. It works! It makes your bag airtight and best of all it absorbs moisture too! Great stuff. Smells wonderful too! haha..... A+++
Blow Pipe Flapper Valve

$6.00 CAD

Solid product.

23 June, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

Does its job just

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Blow Pipe Flapper Valve

30 October, 2016

Review by Derek McIntyre

Such a simple thing, but it's well made and does it's job. The whole process from order to arriving at my door was seamless and quick.

Not very effective

07 April, 2016

Review by Jenna Pitcher

Surprisingly I did not find this flapper valve to seal as well as a well cut leather valve.

A must have!

09 August, 2011

Review by Jack Williamson

This valve is the best valve for almost all blowpipes. Great value and it's easily replaced if anything happens to it. The materials used give the valve great durability and the valve is impervious to moisture. A good buy

Get better

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

It is an effective valve for it's price. I suggest you put a bit more money into a better product (Lil' Mac Valve or Moose) to help air be less constricted. That valve is sensitive to the seasoning job and easily comes out of the right spot (or brake) should you not be careful when inserting your blowpipe in the stock.

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

Very simple but effective blowpipe valve, have used the same one for almost 2 years. Keep a spare handy in case yours gets bumped or torn. Easy to install.

Valve

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

This type of valve works great and is very easy to install. If installed properly it will be nonrestrictive. They last a long time too. Great product.

17 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

Works very well.

valve

14 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

Very effective valve. Easy to install.
ER20XS Hearing Protection Ear Plugs

$28.00 CAD

Fantastic!

22 June, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

Very effective, and very easy to put on, a great

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ER20XS Ear Plugs

14 April, 2016

Review by Warwick Mitchell

I recently purchased a set of these ear plugs and found them to be excellent. Apart from doing the job they are designed for, they are not as conspicuous as similar plugs due to their size. They are comfortable to use and certainly cut down on a lot of bagpipe noise especially inside a room and yet I can still clearly hear conversations going on around me. A very worthy product.
Ezeepc Cane Chanter Reeds

$25.00 CAD

Not bad.

22 June, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

I saw the higher price, and assumed it would be a thing of quality, and wanted to try it out. Needless to say, I am really satisfied with it, when
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Plain Yellow Hemp

$9.50 CAD

Great!

20 June, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

This is good stuff to use, however I personally wrap it together with yellow waxed

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Better than waxed hemp anyday!

07 February, 2013

Review by John Dennis

I really prefer using the unwaxed hemp but running the strands through beeswax, giving the same properties but much thinner and easier to use and adjust. I have often, in a hurry or quick repair for a band member, combined waxed and unwaxed yellow hemp while hemp a joint, which works well too. Underused and underrated must for your pipe box.

A must have for my pipe box

02 December, 2010

Review by Colum Faris

Lay your unwaxed hemp wraps side by side and seal off with bees wax. This gives the most airtight fit in my stocks.

A must have for my pipe box

02 December, 2010

Review by Colum Faris

Lay your unwaxed hemp wraps side by side and seal off with bees wax. This gives the most airtight fit in my stocks.

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

I canâ€™t understand why anyone would use unwaxed hemp any more. Changing moisture levels cause it to swell and then shrink, resulting in joints that are too tight or too loose. Move to waxed hemp, which sheds the moisture, and make your life easier.

hemp

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

This is great stuff. A must have for any piping maintenance kit.

17 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

A useful product to have in your bagpipe case!

07 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

This is the absolute best stuff to use on your tuning pins. It let's them slide up and down very easily with just the right amount of tension. A+
MacPhee Chanter Reeds

$20.00 CAD

Good reed!

15 June, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

Great

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Barbie Sands

08 February, 2013

Review by Barbie Sands

Best reed I have ever played..fit in our band Naill chanters perfectly..beautiful loud sound. Very happy!!!

Great solo or band reed

07 February, 2013

Review by John Dennis

Our band was looking for a new reed, after having some issues with another brand and how it handled moisture and dryness. The McPhee reeds worked even better than expected in our band McCallum chanters. Great volume, very consistent, and easy to alter.

11 October, 2011

Review by Catherine Winkelmans

Love the handpicked reeds. 4 for 4 with great craw. Now down to the basement to begin working them in.

Great Reed

09 August, 2011

Review by Jack Williamson

Reeds tend to start out a bit hard but once they break in they are amazing. Great bold sound. Hard to go wrong with these!

Great reed

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

I have used these in the past and they all lasted months if not years. When he moved to Scotland at first they were a little hard to get so I haven't used them in a while. Great for those of us who don't care for the Ridge cut reeds.

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

Awesome reed! If you play a Naill blackwood chanter these are THE reeds to use! Last I heard Willie McCallum uses these reeds in competition. Incredible tone.
G1 Platinum Chanter Reeds

$21.00 CAD

Great reeds

20 May, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

These are solid reeds, bright tone, great true scale, all around brilliant. They can be quite stiff though, so they can take a while to break

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Needs to breakin

07 January, 2018

Review by Tom Garcia

Hoping it breaks in soon. I ordered a hand picked one this time. I will see what my PM can play on it.

Needs to breakin

07 January, 2018

Review by Tom Garcia

Hoping it breaks in soon. I ordered a hand picked one this time. I will see what my PM can play on it.

Nice reed

17 September, 2017

Review by Tom Garcia

This is my first new reed each day it sounds better, and every few days it plays a little easier, it sounds great when one of the experienced. Pipers fires it up on my pipes.

great reeds

11 March, 2017

Review by john maclennan

G1 Platinum are excellent for bands and solo playing. they are bright and responsive with tremendous volume. They are reliable and consistent. Haven't found a better all around chanter reed.

Excellent reeds

06 July, 2016

Review by Hugh Metcalfe

Tried these reeds in my older Naill chanter and they sound great! Very good projection and tone.

great reed

17 March, 2016

Review by John Glendenning

My favourite reed!

08 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

Purchased a half dozen of these reeds from Rob, and I am amazed at the quality of manufacture and sound I am receiving with the reeds. Matched perfectly for my solo and band chanters, the reed gives great volume and are easy to adjust. Well worth the funds. Going great in my McCallum, Shepherd, and Kron chanters.
Campbell Tuneable Chanter

$279.00 CAD

Not efficient, air leaking.

18 May, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

It is a neat idea, however it does not play properly in my experience, you have to blow unnecessarily hard because air bleeds through the sleeve, and
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Sound Supreme Chanter Reeds

$17.00 CAD

WOW! Very easy to play!

12 May, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

I was blown away with how easy & free blowing these reeds were, yet very vibrant and stable. I don't think I will touch anything

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Excellent

17 March, 2018

Review by Everett J. Austin

The tuning is excellent with my McCallum McC2 chanter. A very good matchup.

The best

10 January, 2018

Review by Robert Dowson

Great Reeds

19 May, 2017

Review by DONALD STEELE

Great reeds at a good price...delivery was fast too.

Great Chanter reed

09 August, 2011

Review by Jack Williamson

Great response, great scale, great air efficiency, great everything. It has a ringy High A and this reed is good in every respect.

Sound Supreme

11 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

This is a nice reed that plays well in my McCallum chanter. Easy blowing and very plug and playable.

Good reed

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

Good reed, never any problems.

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

I\'ve found these reeds to be easy to use and they are very free blowing. They do seem to blow out a bit quicker than a Troy but overall they are an excellent value.
Chanter Brush

$9.00 CAD

A must have

12 April, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

Not only is it great for cleaning chanters, but oiling them as well, and I have had great success cleaning and oiling my bottom drone joints/tuning
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Chanter Brush

09 March, 2018

Review by ADAM LINDSAY

Worked good for a quick wipe.

Good quality and works well.

22 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

This appears to be of good quality and works well in my chanters.

Good tool

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

Cleans well. Watch out for the rubber tip so it doesn't get pulled off and stuck anywhere... good to have.

02 October, 2009

Review by Graeme McCombe

Very useful item to have. As well as cleaning the chanter, it can be used in the thin parts of the drones if they seem especially wet.

07 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

This is something every piper needs in his maintenance kit. A chanter can develop a build up of dust and wax and oils from your fingers around the edges of your note holes. This item will let you remove anything like that. I clean my chanter about once a year. The reed seat and throat of the the chanter are very important to keep clean and free of debris as this can have a very negative effect on your chanters tone! A+ item!
Bore Oil

$10.00 CAD

Works amazing!

12 April, 2018

Review by Daniel Mallais

It actually absorbed into the wood of my bagpipes after 24 hours! It also has a great fruity smell, kind of like

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Bore Oil

09 March, 2018

Review by ADAM LINDSAY

Soaked right in to the RGHO2 pipes, pleasant smell and not greasy.

No other product I'd trust.

21 July, 2017

Review by Tristan Baird

There is nothing more confusing than trying to research methods and products to use for maintaining and oiling your ABW pipes; and my pipes are too important to me to risk anything that will damage or harden on them or go rancid. This product takes the guess work out of the process. I don't have to worry about whether its a drying oil, or if I've added too much (or too little) vitamin E to the almond oil. This is easily the cheapest insurance policy money can buy.

applys nicely

26 February, 2017

Review by Amanda Todoschuk

Used on new pipes to keep them tip top. The oil has a pleasant citrus smell.

Bore Oil

17 September, 2016

Review by David McEldery

Kinnaird Bore Oil is the best I've used in 47 years of piping. I live in an arid area with low humidity and hot summer days. I maintain 3 sets of blackwood pipes and practice chanters, so I go through a lot of oil with two treatments each per year. The Kinnaird product smells good and is readily absorbed into the wood. Other oils get rancid and smell like petroleum products, but this one doesn't. I highly recommend it.

17 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

Recommended to my daughter to maintain pipes. Works beautifully with the cleaning rod and pull through swab.

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

This is all I use in my pipes. I oil about three times a year. This stuff actually soaks into the wood and it will not go rancid. If you go to the Bore Doctors website you can read all about how this oil actually feeds and nourishes the wood, instead of just sitting on top of the wood. A+++
Stock & Drone Brush

$9.00 CAD

Drone brush

09 March, 2018

Review by ADAM LINDSAY

To big for my drone base sections, RGHO2 pipes, but worked OK for the rest of the pipes, may leave fibers in drones if drone bore not

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Effective and good quality

22 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

These look like they are good quality and they are effective at swabbing out my drones.

Great tool

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

Helps you reach where you can't go! This tool does the job well if you want to wipe build-up in your drones and stocks. I suggest you use a cleaning towel after seasoning though, and wipe off the excess.

brush

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

I use one of these brushes to dry my drones before I put my pipes away every time. They also work great for oiling and cleaning your bores.

16 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

A necessary maintenance item. Works very well when oiling.

07 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

I really like using these when oiling my pipes because I can coat the mop liberally with oil and all the fibers let me get into every nook and cranny of my drones. The only disadvantage of these brushes is that they can leave fibers stuck in your wood. So I don't use these on old pipes that have lots of rough surfaces, for those pipes I like the pull through swabs also available on this site. But I highly recommend these brushes for newer pipes with very smooth bores! A must have maintenance item! A+++
Airstream Mouthpiece

$21.00 CAD

Free blowing

07 January, 2018

Review by Tom Garcia

Much less restrictive than the stock mouthpiece that come with my pipes. Better fit as

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Free blowing

07 January, 2018

Review by Tom Garcia

Much less restrictive than the stock mouthpiece that come with my pipes. Better fit as well.

Great mouthpiece!

07 February, 2013

Review by John Dennis

For myself and others who like to bite down on their mouthpiece and prefer playing from the center of the mouth, these oval mouthpieces are a God send. The oval shape also allows for more airflow. It may take some getting used to if you typically have played a standard mouthpiece.

Good buy to prevent raspberries

10 August, 2011

Review by Jack Williamson

If you have an issue of keeping a good seal on your current mouthpiece this is the product for you. It is ergonomic, it fits your mouth very well and the piece is free blowing.

Oval

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

If you think a round mouthpiece gets in the way, try this! I find it's more convenient to wrap around with your lips and give a good seal for great air distribution. The thread to screw on your blowpipe is efficient.

Durability a concern

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

The ovalness fit will in the mouth, although the molded plastic can deform and break if you're a biter.
Flashes

$24.00 CAD

Flashes

04 January, 2018

Review by Gary O Hipp

These are a quality product. They are well made, the elastic is better than some of the others on the market and they use a hook and eye arrangement
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Piper's Pal for Retailers & Bands

$45.00 CAD

Piper's Pal for Retailers & Bands

04 January, 2018

Review by Gary O Hipp

This is a good product. You can store 40 reeds or 80 reeds in a small space while maintaining a constant humidity. I keep a few broken in reeds in
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Great!

27 February, 2010

Review by Ian Richmond

This is an excellent way to keep my band's reeds in playable condition. I can take it to band practice and performances in my pipe case, where it takes little space. The reeds are well protected and easy to get at.
Airstream Tilt Blowpipe

$129.00 CAD

Good accessary

27 December, 2017

Review by Len Clark

The Airstream Tilt Blowpipe is well made, pleasing to the eye and easy to adjust to suit any piper's particular needs. It flows air easily and the
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Bag Covers

$55.00 CAD

Well made product

27 December, 2017

Review by Len Clark

The bag cover I ordered arrived in a timely manner and was very well made. It looks good and fits my pipe bag very well. I am comfortable endorsing
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Very Nice

31 March, 2017

Review by john cameron

An excellent bag cover, the materials are nice. Sizing was ideal. The bag has a zipper along the bottom, and has Velcro closure on the back, which keeps the bag's zipper out of view, and helps give the cover a very nice look., slipping problems were eliminated ,because of the added dycem patch, looking for a new cover these fit the bill nicely .

pipe bags and drone reeds

17 December, 2016

Review by Alistair Beattie

I was immpressed with the Quality of the bag. Our pipe major was as well and asked me to order one for him. Hopefully our whole band will availe themselves of your incredible products. Three or four of us are playing the evolution drone reeds. Keep up the good work

Best covers I

02 October, 2009

Review by Steven Lemieux

This is an excellent bag cover, the materials are top notch and sizing was PERFECT unlike other covers I\'ve played on. The bag has a zipper along the bottom, which is great since I play a Ross canister bag, and has velcro closure on the back, which keeps the bag\'s zipper out of view, and helps give the cover a really sharp look. After putting it on my pipes it felt like I was playing a whole new instrument, as slipping problems that I\'d had with my last cover were eliminated (thanks to the added dycem patch, which I strongly recommend ordering the cover with) allowing me to play with much less effort. I\'d recommend these covers to any player at any level, and I plan to play only Highland Gear covers in the future.

17 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

This bag cover is very well made and fits well on my daughter's bagpipe.

Good cover

07 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

This is a nice well made bag cover. I love mine
Bannatyne Willie McCallum Custom Pipe Bag

$189.00 CAD

5

09 December, 2017

Review by Dave Otto

I found the bag easy to install, instantly airtight, and very comfortable to play. They claim it’s cut to sit further up the left arm, reducing
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Nice shape.

07 April, 2017

Review by John Bergen

I usually prefer Ross bags as Bannatyne bags tend not to put my blowpipe anywhere near my face, no matter what I do. This bag is as advertised, slightly larger than a small with some of the 'belly' removed allowing you to have more freedom with your top hand. I researched this bag and Willie M stated that he also had the grommet cow the blowpipe repositioned and angled. While not as well placed as I find the Ross bags, this one is better, for me at least, than the standard bannatyne. So far I'm liking it and it's more comfortable to play than a medium.

great design

19 March, 2017

Review by J. Gordon Titsworth

Have installed for both full bodied men and busty women, and made great improvement on their steadiness in breath, and access to relaxed chanter play.

Great, comfortable bag

08 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

I purchased the hybrid version for my solo pipe, hoping to alleviate some of my left forearm stress I sometimes feel with my Ross bag. This bag did the trick. Comfortable, not too large, and the cutaway allows more freedom of movement. Bottom zipper is great too. I do caution you have a moisture control system: the bag retains a lot of moisture. My go to bag for solo work!
McCallum McC2 Gold Poly Chanter

$209.00 CAD

A GREAT CHANTER

29 November, 2017

Review by Paul Thompson

McCallum MC3 Solo Chanter is the best chanter I've ever played... exact noting and the threaded chanter reed receptacle allows for easy no hassle
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Great Chanter

05 April, 2017

Review by james whitcomb

I got this chanter as I did not care for my wallace chanter. The mccallum felt more sturdy and better made it also sounds better adn I feel as if my fingers fit the holes just that much better. Compared to my wallace its an upgrade. Now compared to a couple other Mccallum chanters that I do not believe where MC2 it seems about the same. The threaded reed seat is a nice feature too that my wallace chanter lacked. very happy with it.

A good band chanter too

12 September, 2013

Review by Charlie Martin

My grade 5 band uses the MCC2 chanter. While not thought of typically as a band chanter, we find the lower pitch and ease of reeding helpful for the lower grade band. Good volume, tone, projection. All the things you want in a chanter.

13 February, 2013

Review by Chris Lee

One of the best plastic chanter in the market. Very easy to reed, great volume, very good top hand, pipers' dream! Plastic is even better than wooden in poor weather condition.
Seconds from the Edge

$20.00 CAD

Seconds from the edge

18 November, 2017

Review by Bill Howell

Seconds from the edge volume 1 is the best version of seconds i have tried.I have tried a few others but these ones are simple and easy and sound
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McCallum AB3 Bagpipes

$1699.00 CAD

Great pipes

11 November, 2017

Review by Perry Mikita

The pipes tune very nicely and are a joy to play. The tone reminds me of the old lawries
Jim Kilpatrick Drum Sticks

$32.00 CAD

excellent sticks

24 September, 2017

Review by Jonathan Mackey

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KP2s are nice

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

I use KP2s. I think they are the most popular brand and model. Better for most people as the diameter and weight are reasonable for most. The bounce is great, but that depends on your pad or head.

KP3

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

I am learning with the KP3. I bit big, but they work.
Dri-Flo Moisture Control System

$90.00 CAD

Excellent product

11 September, 2017

Review by Hugh Metcalfe

I've never had a hint of moisture on my reeds using this system. Easy to install and change the gels. No drone volume change and only a slight tonal
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Bannatyne Hide Synthetic Pipe Bag with Zipper

$229.00 CAD

Excellent

08 June, 2017

Review by Dale Whitham

This bag clearly has the best of two worlds, the feel of a hide bag, and all the benefits of the synthetic. I bought the bag with the bottom zipper
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A very good product

24 April, 2017

Review by Paul Thom

Overall the purchase of this pipe bag was a good experience. Delivery was quick, installation quite simple and it feels great while playing.

Best of both worlds

09 April, 2016

Review by Donald Mearns

Very pleased with the bag.

Poor ergonomics

08 September, 2013

Review by Patrick McLaurin

The ergonomics of this bag leave much to be desired. It has two primary faults. #1 the natural position of the chanter is sticking out requiring you to have to hold the chanter in place. #2 the grommet for the blowpipe is of a style where it just sets in the groove of the stock allowing no repositioning. This would be find except it doesn't put the mouthpiece anywhere near your mouth. The prevalence of these bags is probably responsible for all the blowpipes coming out with ball and socket joints to get around the blowstick angle problem. Probably also why Willie McCallum collaborated with them to design his own style bag. $5 it doesn't have these two major problems.

Excellent Synthetic Bag

07 February, 2013

Review by John Dennis

The hybrid bag is really popular in our band with those previously accustomed to a hide bag, with its heft and moisture control. The bottom zipper seems better than the side zipper as the zipper then does not come in contact with the player's forearm. Very easy to install and maintain!

Good Bag!

09 August, 2011

Review by Jack Williamson

If you the trouble free maintenance of a synthetic bag but the heavier feel of a hide bag, you want this pipe bag no questions about it

02 December, 2010

Review by Colum Faris

This is a great pipe bag. I like the feel of a hide bag, it is more substantial and balances the pipes on my shoulder better that a regular synthetic bag. It is airtight, drone stocks are easily installed, and the zipper gives access do whatever you want inside the bag, like drying it out or installing a moisture control system.

Great bag

01 September, 2010

Review by Andrew Stewart

In my opinion it's the best synthetic bag out there. The extended small is great for those that get numb fingers playing a medium bag.

Bag

10 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

This is a great bag. Has a nice sturdy feel like a hide bag but is maintenance free. I don't love the placement of the zipper but it's not a deal breaker. Best bag on the market.

17 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

This bag is of very good quality and does not need the maintenance that others do.

Great Bag

07 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

I love this bag. Feels like a natural hide bag and doesn't require all the maintenance!

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

This is an excellent bag! Feels like a good hide bag but has the ease of a zipper so you can get inside and use whatever moisture control device you wish. The sizes are great too, very comfortable.
McCallum Practice Chanter PC1 PC2 PC4

$69.00 CAD

Excellent tone

01 June, 2017

Review by Mike Reid

This chanter has a rich tone and the hole placement mimics bagpipes perfectly.

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PC4 Chanter

15 May, 2017

Review by Mike Reid

I had never even picked up a chanter before purchasing this one. It's easy to handle and with a little practice for a true beginner like myself, you can get a very nice sounding tone. It takes practice and if you sound like a duck, keep trying. Just need more air. This is a perfect introduction to the world of bagpipes.

Great practice chanter

07 February, 2013

Review by Jon Gilbert

Great no-frills practice chanter! Good sound and intonation.

25 March, 2011

Review by Brayden Hamoline

Great Sounding PC at a low price.

Trustworthy

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

You can trust McCallum. This is my back-up PC and I love the tone of it! I have the long size and it's better to imitate the size and hole spacing of your pipes chanter.

Great PC

01 September, 2010

Review by Andrew Stewart

This was my first practice chanter. If you are looking for a good sounding, poly practice chanter, this is the one to go with.

chanters

14 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

Very nice balanced chanter. Nice volume!
Taveners Fruit Drops

$7.50 CAD

The Best Fruit Drops Ever!

24 May, 2017

Review by Michael McCloskey

I remember Taveners Fruit Drops from many years ago -my grandmother would buy these for us as a treat. I was browsing the web and found this site
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The Best Hard Candy!

21 April, 2017

Review by Joseph De Maria

I have enjoyed Taveners Fruit Drops since I was a child back in the 1950s. They taste just so good as they did then: not too sweet, not too sour. This is one of the few products the quality of which has withstood the test of time. If you like fruit flavored hard candy, you'll love these.

A taste of childhood

11 October, 2015

Review by Deborah White

Recently I recalled a wonderful hard candy I used to eat when I was a child 60 years ago, and fortunately one of my brothers remembered that they were called Taveners. I recalled only the shape, the fruit flavors, and the fact that they were packed with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Imagine my surprise when I found them on the internet at a bagpipe supplier in Saskatoon! Anyway, after I was unable to complete my order online, Kinnaird contacted me and offered assistance and later even gave me free shipping for my troubles. The candies arrived, and they are just like I remembered, only now I can appreciate their quality better. They are remarkably smooth and even-tasting, as well as delicious!
Sgian Dubh

$62.50 CAD

Sgian Dudh

08 April, 2017

Review by Jack Beetstra

The Sgian Dubh is just what I was looking for. The stag handle is perfect for
Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds- Bass Reed Only

$55.00 CAD

Excellent drone reeds

30 March, 2017

Review by Tim White

I am currently using Kinnaird drone reeds and find them excellent for striking in and tone quality.
Drone Stock Plugs

$37.00 CAD

Highly effective

23 March, 2017

Review by Colin Ryan

No beginning piper should be without these improved Ash Plugs, and even more advanced players may want to keep them as part of their regular set up.
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19 July, 2012

Review by Andrew Stewart

I was given these by my Pipe Major. They are mor economical than other products out there and do what they are supposed to do.

essential

23 May, 2012

Review by Ryan Moore

would not go back to a set without them.

Ash Plugs

14 October, 2009

Review by flagz2 Flaglor

I found they really help with cutoffs, as well as starting in, much easier to strike in as all the air stays in the bag till you hit it.

Not a fan of drone plugs

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

I'm not a fan of drone plugs and when I did play them, I had harder times starting as you have to overcome the pressure needed to open the flap before air gets to your drone reeds. Same reason it helps with stops. The product is worth 4/5 for quality but it gets 2/5 cause not really helpful all around.

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

I tried these. They do work well to stop your drones from trailing off if you let off too soon but they do cut down on your drone volume quite a bit, especially your bass. For that reason you have to set up your pipes louder to compensate. Well made and durable however.
Cords

$35.00 CAD

Very Nice

20 March, 2017

Review by john cameron

Silk cords look very shap, look professional hold their color well. We ordered the black ones they look because.... well that what our band wants
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Silk-the only way to go!

13 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

By far the best material for pipe cords, silk is hardy, handles moisture well, looks nicer than wool with the sheen coating, and does not stain as easily as wool. Couple these with pull ties for ease of tie in and adjustment. After a couple of weeks from the first tie in, revisit the cords to see if they are as tight as first tied on, and remove or reposition the cord pull ties. Great way to dress up a bagpipe.

18 January, 2011

Review by Ross Wilson

Silk cords are great, look professional and hold their color well. The only downside is that they will tend to fray over time - so expect to replace them every couple of years.

02 October, 2009

Review by Graeme McCombe

I use the white cords, they are great.

cords

14 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

Very nice and well made cords.
Scots Guards

$75.00 CAD

Scots Guards

19 March, 2017

Review by Dale Whitham

These are a must have in any piping library ...

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Every Piper Must Have!

12 February, 2013

Review by Adam Carriere

Many many many standard and non-standard tunes in here! Great source of music for bands and soloists alike!

Classic Tunes, Essential Repertoire

01 April, 2011

Review by Peter Hraber

It's amazing how much of the piping repertoire is covered by these 2 volumes. The tunes run the gamut of complexity and it's fun just to page through in idle moments to pick out a familiar melody. I hold my copies of these very dearly and wouldn't trade them for anything!

18 January, 2011

Review by Ross Wilson

When you are relatively new to piping and looking to start collecting tune books - there is no doubt this is the starting point. Great collection of amazing composers, Willie Ross, GS McLellan, Donald MacLeod - all the essentials for any marching band set you could want.

02 December, 2010

Review by Colum Faris

Buy volume one before buying any other music collection. Then, when you can, buy volume two.

Old Standards

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

Best light music books available. Very few errors, huge number of tunes. Should be the first music books purchased after the tutor books.

book

16 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

The Scots Guard books are a must have for any serious piper.

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

These are THE pipe music books to have! If you can only buy one pipe music book this the one to buy. Standard Scots Guards settings and tons of the most common/popular tunes to play. A+++
Scotland Athletics T-Shirt S3004T

$15.00 CAD

Scotland Athletics T-Shirt

19 March, 2017

Review by Dale Whitham

Nice T-Shirt ... I bought it for my wife and she loves
Airstream Telescopic Blowpipe

$99.00 CAD

Airstream telescopic Blowpipe

19 March, 2017

Review by Dale Whitham

I like this ... its unrestrictive and easy to use, however in screwing the base to the mouthpiece, the bottom of the mouthpiece shattered into three
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airstream blowpipe

12 October, 2016

Review by Christopher Haxton

I wish it was an inch longer... other than that, I think it will work fine

Correction to my review

28 April, 2010

Review by Nick Wemyss

I meant NOT easily fixed, sorry about the important missing word from my first review.

Blowstick good, Little Mac bad

28 April, 2010

Review by Nick Wemyss

The ease to adjust the blowstick is great, wide bore and oval mouthpiece comfortable, but I have an issue with the Little Mac valve. Run a swab through a blowstick and you can damage the flapper seat, and once broken these can be easily fixed. And a partially functional one can\'t be used with a basic flapper valve at the end of the blowstick as the two pressure changes interfere. So not a fan of the Little Mac valve.

Blowpipe

16 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

Very nice blowpipe. Comfortable and not restrictive.
Bagpipe Pendant J-SP11764

$19.95 CAD

looks great

26 February, 2017

Review by Amanda Todoschuk

Proud to wear it. Had lots of compliments and is very nicely
Bannatyne Synthetic Pipe Bag with Zipper

$179.00 CAD

Good bag, seems thinner

20 February, 2017

Review by Cameron Strandlund

I have a large black Bannatyne Sythetic Pipe Bag from 2013. This new tan one (medium) seems to be made of a thinner fabric. I can't definitively say
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Very Good

22 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

Mine came with my used pipes and was over three years old at the time. It was played regularly in a band during that period and to me there appears to be absolutely no wear or tear. The zipper is still completely air tight and the bag looks new. Since mine is an older bag, the moisture control system in it consists of an elbow and a synthetic soft tube with a nylon-like material on the outside, a fibrous-like material on the inside, supported by an internal plastic coiled wire. I am a wet blower and so far so good for moisture control. I just open the bag up after playing and pull the hose end out to dry. I recently played some pipes with a Ballantyne with the hide exterior and it is indeed more comfortable and a little less slippery. When my current Bannatyne goes I will likely purchase the hide version with the zipper. Until then, this is a rock solid basic bag with the convenience of a zipper -- highly recommended.

Good pipe bag

26 November, 2010

Review by Jack Williamson

This pipe bag is a very good bag. It has a weight similar to leather and it requires almost no maintenance. It is easy to install, and it is airtight. A good purchase
Walsh Mouth Blown Small Pipes

$799.00 CAD

Just Fine

05 February, 2017

Review by Bob Hamilton

Happy with Kinnaird....service is very satisfactory...pricing is better than average.....will always go to Kinnaird first for future purchases ..
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Just darn fun

12 September, 2013

Review by Charlie Martin

While maybe not to the same standards as a custom setup from a small maker, these pipes are a real instrument that hold their own. I love the fact that I can toss these in a suitcase to go with me anyplace and I don't have to worry. I love sitting on my porch on a nice summer evening playing. The chanter is a bit "practice chanter" in sound but true of scale. My drone reeds did need a bit of fiddling when first purchased despite the warnings to leave them alone. The A tenor just would not tune without some reed work. Since then, not a problem.

Family Favorite

12 February, 2013

Review by Adam Carriere

I can't always bring my GHBs around to indoor family events but these smallpipes are a fam favorite! Great sound! Pressure sensitive at times, but otherwise a great buy!

decent set

28 February, 2012

Review by Patrick McLaurin

D pipes have a very bright tone. Chanter reeds don't last very long and become VERY pressure sensitive. But with a new reed every couple months you're set to go. Otherwise, trouble free.

Hassle free, reliable, pleasant sound

28 April, 2010

Review by Nick Wemyss

The Walsh smallpipes are a great way to enjoy learning tune fingering, breath control and inside entertainment where even the off notes don\'t sound all that bad. The super simple plastic chanter and drone reeds require almost no tuning, are relatively unaffected by heat and humidity, and produce a sweet pipe sound. They take a surprisingly large amount of blowing to initially fill that bag, like a GHB, but once going require very little air providing a more relaxing and longer practice than the GHBs. Striking in and cutting off is a bit trickier with a tendency to squeak as the bag is huge relative to the air used. Plan ahead! The lack of full moisture removal means that who knows what is growing in that bag. Personally I take everything apart to dry it as best as possible since the bag doesn\'t open. I also tape off the middle tenor drone as I find the combination of the alto and bass a crisper sound and less air is required. I prefer this sound to the shuttle pipes which I find a bit kazoo-like, but listen to sound files here or at Walsh\'s website. Great instrument to play with a bodhran, whistle, guitar, violin or voice as the balance (maybe not the key though) is appropriate. Release your inner Celtic pub band!

15 July, 2008

Review by Bill Nelson

These are a joy to play. Sometimes I have to force myself to play my GHB instead of my smallpipes. Also, when I was trying to decide what key, or to go to shuttle pipes, Rob gave me great advice.
Rhythmic Fingerwork by Jim McGillivray

$42.00 CAD

plenty of help here

26 December, 2016

Review by Frank Wilkie

Thorough overview of fingering exercises with detailed explanations of how to proceed. My only disappointment was that I did not find a description
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Unbelievably Good

20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

If you have any problems with technique (and who doesn\'t?) the exercises is this book will help you overcome them and take your piping to a new level. I honestly don\'t think that there is any piper who couldn\'t benefit from this book in some way. I have found it so useful in improving my technique that I almost want to keep it a secret and NOT tell other people about it.

02 December, 2010

Review by Colum Faris

This book is essential to the serious piper. The CD is an excellent accompaniment. Improves your fundamentals!

Break the plateau

08 October, 2010

Review by John Elliott

This is THE tool to help you to break a plateau. The exercises are well thought out and easy to learn. With Jim's CD to guide you, this will help to take you to the next level.

A must have

01 September, 2010

Review by Andrew Stewart

No piper should be without this book. It has a solution for any problem you may have with your technique.
Kinnaird Kanister Moisture Control

$60.00 CAD

Very effective system

27 October, 2016

Review by Len Clark

I have seen and used the Kinnaird Kanister Moisture Control System in both Ross bags and Banatyne hide/synthetic bags and am extremely impressed with
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Works well with a hybrid bag

15 October, 2016

Review by Ian Richmond

I have been using the Kinnaird Kanister Moisture Control system for several years. I found that the tube and bottle supplied with Bannatyne hybrid bags was just not sufficient for me, so I tried the Kinnaird system. It works really well. I like that it connects to the blowpipe stock, so that the inside of my bag stays dry and I have nothing attached to my drones. My only complaint with it, and the reason I give it 4/5 instead of 5/5, is that the desiccant balls give off some dust that has to be cleaned from under the drone reed tongues occasionally.

Very effective

12 October, 2016

Review by Len Clark

The Kinnaird moisture control system is very simple to install and is the most effective moisture control system that I have tried. After extended blowing sessions there is no noticeable moisture inside the pipe bag and virtually none on the drone reeds. Concerns about moisture build up effecting reed performance during long playing sessions are practically eliminated when this system is installed. Maintenance of the system is easy (just follow the enclosed instructions). Any negatives such as increased weight (minimal), or system maintenance (also minimal)are greatly offset by the improvement in moisture control and the resulting benefit of more worry free playing. Highly recommend this product.

Great easy product

30 May, 2015

Review by Charlie Martin

I'm a fairly dry blower but still having some moisture problems after a long morning of competition. I wanted something simple and fairly maintenance free. After looking at all the options and trying a couple other products this seemed to fit my needs. The canister attaches directly to the blowpipe stock. No other hoses to come loose. No other hoses to interfere with air flow to the drones or chanter. It works well in a hide bag with seasoning and the microb-resistant tube so far has been easy to keep clean and sanitary which is more than I can say for the tube trap I tried. I noticed an instant improvement in the steadiness of my pipes after long sessions. Highly recommended.

25 September, 2013

Review by Andrew Rice

Being a very "wet blower", this product has aided my piping greatly. I noticed a huge improvement immediately over other moisture control systems I've tried, and I got used to the extra weight quickly. I can play much longer without worry about wet reeds and having an extra kanister on hand makes for a quick change if necessary.

Good alternative to the Ross system

07 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

Just finished a week of playing with Kanister, and I am impressed. Reduced the moisture in my bag tenfold without affecting volume in my drones. I like that I can easily remove the system for drying. It is a little heavy, so I have to get used to that, but otherwise a great product for wet blowers like myself. Highly recommend it.

21 July, 2012

Review by steven hill

Great product for keeping your reeds dry. It is a little heavier than some systems though but this can be good when playing a lighter, synthetic bag. It gives your pipes a little more balance. Some have complained it is a little air restrictive but you can take some of the pellets out to make the air flow better and reduce weight!

Does the job

03 May, 2011

Review by D.J McDonald

I installed a large Kanister a year ago (in a large L&M Scotian) I blow wet enough so was looking for something to dry the air rather than just dropout the moisture. The Kanister does the job. After a good blow, the inside of my pipe bag is dry. The Kanister; however, is heavy and it adds a bit of drag to the air-flow. It takes a little getting used to. After getting used to the weight, I've had no problems handling my pipes. I have only one container of desiccant so I've been drying it by microwave with no problems. A potential problem could be the lock ring holding the hose assembly to the inside of the Kanister cap. It appears to be a high carbon steel and is rusting. As most of the system seems to be commercially available stuff, hopefully a replacement ring is easy to find when the rusting gets too advanced.

Best drying system I've seen.

28 April, 2011

Review by Andrew Stewart

I absolutely love this thing! Plug and play, just as effective as the Ross system, no rubber bands to tackle like in the Ross and it's half the price. Worth every penny!

Works well, but a little heavy

02 December, 2010

Review by Colum Faris

I bought this system several years ago. It is very effective absorbing any moisture but I find it a little heavy to play my pipes comfortably.

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

If you have a Bannatyne bag, it seals in ALL the moisture from your breath. This will eventually wreak havoc with your drones, and worse yet, cause wooden pipes to crack and split. Do NOT try to cut corners by rationalizing that you are a â€˜dry blowerâ€™, there is no such thing with a Bannatyne bag. This Kanister system is worth every penny, both for protecting your pipes, and for making your playing sessions more enjoyable.

Excellent product

27 February, 2010

Review by Ian Richmond

This system is great in a Bannatyne hybrid bag. I purchased a second canister and alternate them. That way, they dry out completely between uses. I also play a small Gannaway bag (without grommets) and regret that the Kinnaird system does not fit into that bag. The neck is just not wide enough to allow for its installation.

17 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

This was included with my daughter's pipe purchase. Rob really thinks of everything to maintain one's pipes in perfect order.

04 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

I absolutely love this product! Simple and effective moisture control. Who could ask for more? The zeolite spheres inside absorb all the moisture you can put into this thing and it keeps your pipes completely dry. They are easily \"recharged\" ie. dried out by leaving the canister out overnight, or if you are more in a hurry by microwaving them. Very well made and durable product. A+++
McCallum P4 Black Acetyl Bagpipes

$1399.00 CAD

Fine Pipes

18 October, 2016

Review by Len Clark

The McCallum P4 Black Acetyl Bagpipes that I recently purchased look and sound great. The assembled set includes a Ross pipe bag, Kinnaird Evolution
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Heather Gem Thistle Brooch CHB1

$42.50 CAD

Great Quality

03 September, 2016

Review by John Kummer

Purchased for my wife as an anniversary gift. Could not be more pleased with the quality and the

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Our most popular brooch

11 January, 2012

Review by Rauncie Kinnaird

This is a beautiful, smaller brooch. It is available in many colors. You can choose your favorite as the main color. I love it in red.
St Kilda Flexi Stick

$125.00 CAD

excellent

29 August, 2016

Review by Jim Dunlop

I had been using an articulated mouth piece since 2005. It worked well but was starting to leak. This unit with the articulation in the blow stick,
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Kinnaird Carbon Fibre Drone Reeds - Bass Reed Only

$55.00 CAD

Excellent

25 August, 2016

Review by Glenn Ferry

I've been using Kinnaird reeds for years and the bass reeds are one of the best on the market. Rock solid in any bag and

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Actually it's a 7/5 rating

09 August, 2011

Review by Jack Williamson

This bass drone reed is either the best or one of the best on the market. It has a bold, yet smooth tone. It has the kind of warm and big tone that you feel and it fills the room. It is my choice for solo work and I can't say enough good things about this reed

07 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

The lower pitched version of this reed is a lifesaver if you have a bass drone tuning too high on the pins. Thanks!!!
Piper's Pal Hinge Clip

$0.01 CAD

great

09 June, 2016

Review by Vincent Ayub

I think the clip was a great idea as it keeps case

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Very useful addition

01 September, 2010

Review by Ian Richmond

This clip is certainly a very useful addition to the personal Piper's Pal reed case. My complaint with the reed case was that it did not close tightly, which caused the humidifying product to dry out quickly. This clip solves that problem.
Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds Replacement Tongues

$30.00 CAD

Great

09 June, 2016

Review by Vincent Ayub

Very easy to replace. Back to great

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Easy replacement

31 January, 2016

Review by John Virag

The new tongues were easy to install and set back up. And much cheaper than buying a new set of reeds!
McCallum Band Socks

$28.00 CAD

McCallum Band Sock

03 May, 2016

Review by Gale Walker

The McCallum Band socks are of high quality. They have enough give for ease of putting on and fit well over a larger calf. They are very

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Great hose for bands

09 September, 2013

Review by John Dennis

The McCallum hose is a great option for bands as they are well made, competitively priced, and give a look of popcorn style tops, but at a smaller price. The colour options are great to then match with shirts and kilt. Our band is moving away from the creme to denim, which also washes and wears better.
Taveners Sour Lemon Drops

$7.50 CAD

very good

09 March, 2016

Review by Kathy Wright

My son loves these. The lemon ones are his favorite. We get them for him every

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A favourite in our house.

11 January, 2012

Review by Rauncie Kinnaird

Everyone here loves these. It is a sweet but tart lemon taste. Very popular.
Pewter Scottish Clan Pendant

$15.00 CAD

Very nice pendant

29 January, 2016

Review by Gord MacCallum

It took a little while to arrive (not in stock so it had to be ordered) but it was worth the wait. A very nice Silver pewter pendant with black
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Taveners Caramints

$7.50 CAD

Perfect Candy for GrownUps

18 January, 2016

Review by Jessica Chereskin

I love these delicious hard candies from the UK which combine the sweet, buttery flavor of caramel with cool, refreshing peppermint. They're perfect
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Cameron Practice Pad

$49.00 CAD

Great quality

04 January, 2016

Review by John Stevenson

Highly recommended quality

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Good pad

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

No worries about aesthetics, this is all you need. The rubber reaches below so it provides great grip on any surface. Soft pad is great for beginners and kids.

Get the hard

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

You'll being playing on a very tight head, so get the hard if you want the most realistic experience. The more inelastic the collision, the more like the modern scottish snare.
Macintosh Silver Plated Heathergem Brooch HB75

$65.00 CAD

Quality Product

04 January, 2016

Review by John Stevenson

This brooch is a very finely detailed, high quality product. I was extremely pleased with the design, quality and
Claddagh Trinity Pendant s44636

$64.00 CAD

Excellent

26 December, 2015

Review by Glenn Chatfield

This necklace is beautiful. Delicate chain. I bought it for my wife for Christmas, and she loves
Bannatyne Canister System

$105.00 CAD

very good

01 December, 2015

Review by Alex Munroe

I have only had the system for about a month and so far I am very pleased with it. The only negative that I have identified to this point are the O
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Ross Bag

$229.00 CAD

Perfect Bag

09 February, 2015

Review by Kyle Hanson

After switching to a Ross suede bag, I no longer need a canister system. It breathes incredibly well. It's also comfortable and very easy to "tie
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Best Bag I've Used

18 December, 2013

Review by Lynn Blair

I absolutely love this bag. The suede gives it all the advantages of hide: great feel, better control, non-slippery, and easier starts and stops without any of the maintenance hassles. The bag is highly breathable, perfect for a wet blower like me. After a playing session with just a Moose valve and tube water trap combination the drone bores and all the reeds are nice and dry. The angled zipper keeps it out of your way. As an added bonus there was definitely an enhancement in the tone of the instrument over the Bannatyne bag I was using previously. The only minor issues I ran into were sealing the blowpipe stock in the collar (which I had to use a bit of putty to get an airtight seal kind of like on the old-fashioned tie-in bags) and the backward angle of the drone stocks was a bit uncomfortable at first. I got used to it, but some might not like this. That said, these are as I said minor issues and more annoyances than anything that do not affect the performance of the bag. In short: I wouldn't use any other bag. The Ross is the best of all worlds.

So great for moisture!

16 February, 2013

Review by Sean Lowry

I have to agree with my uncle John that these bags are great. I like the feel of the suede, and the moisture passes through unlike some other bags. With a moose valve, I don't need anything else. Another plus is how easy it is to install.

The BEST Synthetic Bag!

07 February, 2013

Review by John Dennis

After trying several different synthetic pipe bags, both hybrid and non-hybrid, finally selecting the new Ross suede pipe bag has made my playing so much more enjoyable and consistent. I have 3 of these on each of my sets of pipes, and find them the most comfortable pipe bag yet. What is even more significant to me is the moisture control ability. I play without a cannister but with moose valves, and the suede material lets some moisture pass. Being a wet blower, the reeds stay dry. The bag also has a sheepskin feel and vibrates well. What a fantastic find for me and many others in my band.

10 March, 2011

Review by Andrew Stewart

Had mine set up in no time and no issues so far. A great pipe bag!

02 October, 2009

Review by Graeme McCombe

Very good bag to use. Coupled with the canister, moisture problems should be solved.

Great bag

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

Great bag. Install is easy enough, zipper airtight. Used both zippered (small extended and medium) and non-zippered. At 150 lbs. 6' - the small was too small, medium is about right.
Adult Starter Kit

$155.00 CAD

The perfect way to begin

09 October, 2014

Review by Tyler Foster

Had my kit about 8 months now, and am almost fully through the National Piping centre\'s Tutor book. Kinnaird gives you the McCallum Long poly PC
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Reed Absorb

$4.00 CAD

Works well

22 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

These are really useful and convenient. Before these I was using pieces of paper towel -- not very nice after the fact... Be advised that they
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Not My Thing

20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

I have found that both myself and others gave up on these in favour of water traps in our practice chanters. While the sponge works for a while, if you are a really wet blower they tend to fill up and then cause as many problems as they solve. They do work well for some people, but others will just wind up fussing endlessly with the things. Your mileage may vary.

Ok, but not impressed

03 February, 2011

Review by gavin giddings

I tried these on my Gibson and my McCallum practice chanters. They do ok until they soak fill upwith the moisture, but then you're stuck with it wet. And it stays wet. You have to pull the reed to take it off, but then I've changed my tuning, so I finally gave up on them.

02 December, 2010

Review by Colum Faris

What a great invention. It keeps those nasty drips from ruining your new copy of the Scots Guards. It works!

Simple but pertinent!

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

This is a no-brainer. It is simple and works so well. Even with a water trap in your practice chanter, this "sponge" will absorb humidity and grow to prove it! Keeps your playing clean and stops the saliva from leaking down to your fingers from inside the PC bottom section...

Fantastic!

06 October, 2010

Review by John Elliott

I ws sceptical when I was given one of these, but not only do they work, they work great. I can play for an hour easily without needing to blow out the PC. I wouldn't go without one now.

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

These little devices will amaze you at their ability to wick up moisture and prevent dripping where itâ€™s not wanted. My practice chanter reed always has one attached.

Reed Aborb

14 October, 2009

Review by flagz2 Flaglor

Works great, something to keep my sheet music dry.

reed absorb

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

This is a great item for wet blowers. Works great.

very addecting

07 October, 2008

Review by jessica currie

excelent!
Dunbar P2 Bagpipes

$1049.00 CAD

Love the Henderson Tone, Craftsmanship, & Low Maintenance!

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

I love my Dunbar P2Cs -- they look beautiful with their fine turning and have enough bling with the celtic engraving and artificial ivory to satisfy
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Dunbar DB2 Bagpipes

$1900.00 CAD

Love the Henderson Tone, Craftsmanship, & Low Maintenance!

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

I love my Dunbar P2Cs -- they look beautiful with their fine turning and have enough bling with the celtic engraving and artificial ivory to satisfy
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Great no hassle pipes!

16 February, 2013

Review by Sean Lowry

I have this exact set with a Ross bag, moose valve, and Kinnaird reeds. The pipes sound great and take no work to maintain except swabbing out, airing out, and hemping. These can go in the trunk of my car and not worry about it. Sound like good old Henderson pipes too!

10 March, 2011

Review by Andrew Stewart

Five stars!!

10 March, 2011

Review by Andrew Stewart

I just ended up buying this same set from a local music shop for a discount too Good to walk away from. I'm very impressed with the tone of these pipes. I re-helped them and set them up with a new bag and drone reeds and took them off to band practice. They would make a great starter set. I'll be competing with them this year! They stay in tune quite well.
Reed Protector Plastic

$16.00 CAD

Great.

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

I got the McCallum version when I ordered an it looks quite nice with some decorative turning and such. It works very well, too -- it can even fit on
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Must have!

16 February, 2013

Review by Sean Lowry

Always found my reeds would go moldy until my uncle told me I had to remove my chanter from my pipes and put on a chanter cap. What a difference in the life and sound of the reeds, and this cap is too easy to use. Gotta have it!

25 March, 2011

Review by Brayden Hamoline

A great, Simple reed protector. A+++

Need it

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

Must have to keep your reed in place in your chanter but safe from any collision. I make sure the hole is pierced at the top to let the humidity go out and avoid the reed to build mold.

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

My blowpipe is removed at the end of every session to allow it and the bag to dry out properly. I use the Piper's Pal Reed Protector to keep the chanter reed moist, and one of these to protect the blowpipe flapper valve.

Reed Protector

14 October, 2009

Review by flagz2 Flaglor

Highly recomend !!!

07 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

Excellent product, well made. A+
Chanter Tape

$7.50 CAD

OK, but...

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

It seems to work OK but I don't like the flat and rough exterior. Electrical tape does not hold as well, can get stickly, but blends in better with
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A piping Necessity

09 August, 2011

Review by Jack Williamson

Pipe chanter tape allows you to get your chanter from ok to perfect. An absolute must buy!
Mouthpiece Protector

$3.00 CAD

Saving my teeth - recommended

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

I am a beginner and a biter -- they are saving my teeth on my PC, GHB mouthpiece, and smallpipe mouthpiece. Fairly durable and flavourless -
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Save Your Teeth

20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

I confess... I'm a biter. Before I got these my dentist saw the wear on the back of my top front teeth and said "there's a bit of wear here... I have another patient with the same thing - he's a bagpiper." Busted. They protect your teeth, and the black ones look nicer than the yellow tubing which you'll often see. Cheaper than new teeth.

Should be longer

01 April, 2011

Review by Peter Hraber

I use these and recommend them, but would greatly favor a longer sleeve. The dark color works better aesthetically than surgical tubing, which is translucent yellowish and looks yucky.

Must Have

18 January, 2011

Review by Brayden Hamoline

In my opinion if you bite your chanter/blowpipe. This is a must for you. So comfortable, i love them A+++

Great for your teeth

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

Great for your teeth, it's also good for your skin as it will irritate less than plastic if you play from the corner of your mouth. I wish they were longer as I don't always play at the tip of my mouthpiece.

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

Cushions your teeth, lips and your mouthpiece. Mandatory equipment, in my opinion, and be sure to carry a spare.

Great product

07 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

Saved my teeth many times! I'm a biter.
Stock Stoppers

$5.75 CAD

Perfect and Affordable

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

Perfect and Affordable --

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Must have

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

A must have in your pipe case. They fit perfectly in the stocks and are necessary when checking for leaks or seasoning a bag that needs it. Very simple to use.

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

Use in conjunction with drone stoppers to find air leaks that waste your wind and energy. Plug the chanter stock with one of these, plug the drones with drone stoppers, puff up your bag and inspect the entire system for leaks. Consider the Maintenance Kit for your Bagpipes rather than purchase items separately.

07 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

These are a must have for stopping up your stocks when seasoning your bag or checking your bag for leaks! A+++

Very good plugs

07 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

Just the right size!
Hearing Protection Ear Plugs

$26.00 CAD

OK, but...

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

I recommend these with a couple of caveats: 1) They only offer ~20dB of protection so it still seems a little loud to me sometimes -- I prefer a
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Great Value

12 February, 2013

Review by Adam Carriere

Although they aren't the most amazing earplugs on the market they are still quite good at what they do! Use them every time I play!

a necessity!!

22 July, 2012

Review by ralph drew

Do yourself a favor and use these ear plugs. They are a great value and work well. I played today without these and I won't be doing that again anytime soon. Buy these, they are great.

Worth Every Cent

20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

Yes, you can get cheaper ear plugs, but these allow you to hear far more clearly while still reducing the volume. They can be a little tricky to insert, I find I need to grab the top of my ear while inserting these, and it helps if they are moistened before insertion (condensation from a cold beverage is enough). They took a bit of getting used to as they are a little more snug in my ears than some other kinds, but totally worth it for the clarity.

hearing savior

02 September, 2011

Review by Olivier Dalphond

great for when you are playing in an arena or small indoor area. you won't have to suffer from that silly ringing in your ears afterwards.

Save your ears

06 October, 2010

Review by John Elliott

I switched to these from the much higher tech 'ball o' cotton' last year. It is remarkable how they reduce the volume without making the sound overly muddy. I had been considering custom made plugs at my doctors recommendation, but they are great at a fraction of the price.

Hearing

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

I use ear plugs every time I play my pipes. They lower the volume while still allowing the user to hear the tone. These are great.

Used for years

30 October, 2008

Review by Patrick McLaurin

These thing are great. They also come in a slightly smaller size called Baby Blue for those little people out there. Good for playing indoors as it not only saves your hearing but cuts out all the reverb so it sounds more like you are playing outside. Will make you a better piper because you hear all the little details as opposed to being bombarded by lots of sound.

16 October, 2008

Review by Maureen Ellis

Excellent ear plugs. The piper can still hear well to play, however their hearing is saved.

Ear plugs

07 October, 2008

Review by Danielle Degoski

These plugs work great. They have saved my hearing.

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

These are excellent ear plugs. You really can still hear your drones, just lower in volume! Save your hearing and still be able to tune.
Waxed Yellow Hemp

$13.50 CAD

Works well

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

This hemp works well and I use it in places that are 'hidden'. It is less 'greasy' or waxy than the black and of a finer guage. It is easier to use
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20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

Sooner or later you will need some yellow waxed hemp for your pipes. This is just the thing for hemping your chanter reeds, or your drone stocks, or your chanter, or maybe even your neighbours cat... who knows? A spool of this should be in every piper's case.

Good

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

I prefer the black waxed hemp for stocks, but this thinner hemp is good for the reed staple. It gives more finesse for reed height adjustments.

20 September, 2010

Review by Blair Campbell

Donâ€™t waste your time with unwaxed hemp, this is far superior.

hemp

09 November, 2008

Review by Ryan Ohare

Just like the unwaxed version this is a great product. I prefer the prewaxed though because it's a great time saver.

07 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

Excellent hemp. Saves you from hand waxing.
Dunbar Practice Chanter

$69.00 CAD

Nice, beefy, and well-tuned!

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

I love my Dunbar Millenium. It must be the beefiest practice chanter our there and feels great in-hand. The tone is quite true, in my opinion, and
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The best chater for the buck

27 September, 2013

Review by Charlie Martin

There may be chanters with better tone but, for an all-around PC,the Dunbar I hard to beat. The hempless joint makes maintenance a breeze. The tone is a bit brash to me but still well in tune with itself. All reeds I've tried worked well. No complaints with the feel of it or hole spacing.

22 July, 2012

Review by steven hill

My favorite practice chanter, sounds great and the finger hole spacing is just right. Also, I have the one with the water trap in the top which makes life so much easier for me since I am a very wet blower! I\'ve used walsh reed but I tend to overblow it, so I switched to a gibson reed. They both sound excellent in it though!

Trouble Free

20 April, 2012

Review by iain McLaughlin

When I first started learning bagpipes I didn't want to have to fight with my gear. I went to the Dunbar practice chanter because of its reputation for being durable and reliable. I was not disappointed. Another fine Canadian product. I never have to fiddle or fuss with it. I chose the full size which translates quite well to the bagpipe chanter. I highly recommend getting a water trap in there as well. Saves a lot of hassles.

Excellent

26 November, 2010

Review by Fred Arnold

This is awesome for beginners as the polypenco is thick and durable. It will remain new looking. The rubber O rings make it easy to maintain, no hemp required. Just remember to separate the two sections to let it breathe out...

Great practice instrument!

26 November, 2010

Review by Jack Williamson

This is a great practice chanter. It can sound great with practically every reed and it is great for anyone. It is indestructible and will last throughout any abuse

05 October, 2008

Review by Shawn Husk

Excellent tone, well made and durable practice chanter. Perfect for younger students as it\'s practically indestructible! A+++
Kinnaird Carbon Fibre Drone Reeds

$125.00 CAD

Great Reeds For Poly Dunbars

21 February, 2014

Review by David Locky

I switched out some three-year Crozier carbons that were acting up for these reeds and have, overall, been happy. I like the tone and harmonics with
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Reliable performance and sound

12 September, 2013

Review by Charlie Martin

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