Are McCallum Bagpipes good?
Are McCallum Bagpipes good?
McCallum Bagpipes have a reputation as a great sounding bagpipe and a very cost effective alternative with exceptional customer service. This review is of a set of AB2 Bagpipes which are one of the better “entry level” sets. They come with nickel ferrules, slides and ring caps and imitation ivory Projecting mounts.
Are practice chanters loud?
The practice chanter has the added bonus of not being nearly as loud as the bagpipes. Usually, beginning pipers (or advanced players who want to practice their fingerwork) can play their practice chanter anywhere they need to without bother neighbors (or worse yet – spouses!).
Which is the best bagpipe chanter?
Naill chanters have dominated the solo pipe chanter market since the late 1970s, and have won every major solo prize available, often many times over. This chanter pitches at 479 cps or higher. It accepts a wide variety of reeds, though MacPhee, Chesney copper staple, Troy and Shepherd may be the most popular.
Are McCallum chanters good?
These chanters are a quality product, producing a true tone for the discerning ear. Each chanter carries the McCallum Bagpipes marking, your guarantee of workmanship to the highest standards.
Are Wallace bagpipes good?
Wallace pipes continue to serve the piping world as a well known and reputable bagpipe maker.
What is the best practice chanter reed?
Practice Chanter Reeds
| Practice Chanter | Top Pick | Other Good Reeds |
|---|---|---|
| Naill Poly Long | Frazer Warnock | Abedour, Abbott, G1, Gibson, Q1 |
| Naill Wood | Abbott | Gibson, Q1, Frazer Warnock |
| Piper’s Choice | Q1 | Abedour, G1, Gibson, Frazer Warnock |
| Walsh Poly | Q1 | Abedour, G1, Frazer Warnock |
How do I choose a chanter practice?
For adults, the 2 sizes are called “Standard” and “Long”. The long practice chanter is nearly identical to the sizing and hole spacing of a pipe chanter but the standard size is not far off. Question: If the long size is closest in size and feel to the actual pipe chanter, why use a standard size?
How much does a decent set of bagpipes cost?
Firstly, a good set of pipes made of African Blackwood can be purchased for as cheap as $1,000 while a more inexpensive set made of Polypenco or Acetyl Plastic could be as low as $700. Both are good instruments but there are differences in tonal quality and stability.
