R.G. Hardie Omega Plastic Pipe Chanter 

Designed in 2019 by Alastair Dunn, Double Gold Medalist and Multi time World Champion with Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band.

This chanter is an updated version of the MKII Hardie pipe chanter where the internal specification and hole positions have been optimised to deliver a robust, bright sound that will deliver a first class sound for pipe bands of all grades. It features oval finger holes and sound holes for maximum projection.

The MKII chanter has been played by Dollar Academy Juvenile Pipe Band since 2014, winning multiple World Championships.

“Projection. Stability. Pitch.”

Also Available in our eBay store 

R G Hardie Deluxe Pipe Chanter Case

The R.G. Hardie deluxe pipe chanter case provides protection for storing a pipe chanter which is essential for blackwood pipe chanters.
Features include a padded interior, two elastic straps to hold the chanter in position and button closures.

Please note this case will not accept a chanter with a sole.

G1 reed protecting chanter cap  

Fit over your chanter reed and attach to the chanter to keep your reed safe.

These come in multiple colours.

RG Hardie Bagpipe Chanter Reed Protector

Reed Protector also known as a false stock allows the chanter reed to dry whilst storing an instrument between use helping prevent mildew and prolonging reed life.

McCallum Bagpipe Chanter Reed Protector

Reed Protector also known as a false stock allows the chanter reed to dry whilst storing an instrument between use helping prevent mildew and prolonging reed life.

Moose Camlock Chanter Stock

The Moose Camlock Blank Chanter Stock is designed to fit almost every chanter size. It fits easily over the chanter reed and simply turns to tighten over the hemp. The Moose Camlock allows the chanter to be stored safely in a tube without any unsightly protruding screws that can also damage the hemp joint. There is no requirement for a hole in the top as the off-set cam allows any excess moisture to escape.

RG Hardie Pipe Chanter Split Stock

The R.G. Hardie plastic pipe chanter split stock set allows the chanter to be removed without damaging the reed. This is an excellent product for beginners or young pipers who have a tendency to chip the corner off the reed when removing the chanter from the stock. It will help save money on reeds which are becoming increasingly more expensive.

The set allows the piper to use 2 chanters in the same bag and comes complete with:

1 Stock Body
2 Reed Covers
2 Reed proectors

Superb combing and beading finish and available in a range of ferrules to match your bagpipes.

Bagpipe Chanters Available to

 

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McCallum McC2 Plastic Pipe Chanter 

In 2007, McCallum Bagpipes revealed the brand new McCallum Solo Chanter. The chanter was designed and is played by one of the world's most highly decorated soloists, Willie McCallum.
Every chanter is individually tested by Willie McCallum, so you know it is fit to grace the boards of any prestigious solo competition.
 

mounts and soles available 

McCallum Ceòl pipe chanter

McCallum's have been working on a completely revamped pipe band chanter, it is called the Ceòl pipe chanter.

Ceòl is Gaelic for music, the Ceòl pipe chanter creates music not just sound.

It has a completely new internal size, new throat, new reed seat and hole pattern. It’s round holed and very easy and comfortable to play. It is designed to work well with a wide variety of reeds.

They have taken a long time to be sure it is a winning sound, and all the bands that are playing it to trial it, are doing really well in their various grades.

McCallum B Flat Plastic Pipe Chanter 

For those wishing to pitch to other instruments. 

McCallum Bagpipes pipe chanters are manufactured from Polypenco. These instruments 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.There is a thread on the reed seat of all chanters (except C4) which alleviates the problems of the reed coming loose, especially on the plastic chanter in dry conditions. This locks the reed in place until adjusted by the piper. it’s also a much more accurate way of setting the chanter reed pitch. You turn the reed clockwise to sink the reed and sharpen it, and the anti-clockwise to raise it and sharpen it. The standard pipe Chanter (C1, C2) is played by pipe bands worldwide, including many of the top grade 1 bands. in addition, it is also played by many top soloists and has won almost every top piping award.

Ayr Fire Solo Pipe Chanter 

The solo bagpipe has become an exceptionally refined instrument with pipers' expectations of their instrument being greater than ever. While chanter design has improved enormously the one area that still proves to be inconsistent at best is the High G, and more specifically the 'piobaireachd High G'. Matching reed to chanter is critical to achieving the required stability to tackle some of the classic pieces in the piobaireachd repertoire. The AyrFire Chanter was crafted in collaboration with renowned piper, judge and reed maker, Colin MacLellan to overcome this problem. As well as giving the rich balanced tone that soloists expect, the unique elongated High G hole helps create stability while also giving greater scope for tuning. The fact that the High G hole is elongated means that tuning tape is normally required to cover at least half of the hole without compromising the tonal quality of the note. All chanters are supplied with a MacLellan chanter reed and a soft wood reed protector which will help prevent the build up of mould on the reed during drying out and also give longer reed life.

Peter Henderson Plastic Pipe Chanter

Designed by Alastair Dunn, Double Gold Medalist and long time Pipe Sergeant of multi World Champions Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. 

This chanter provides optimum sound when pitched in the range 478hz to 482hz. Round Finger holes, new reed seat design and oval sound holes allow this chanter to deliver a rich, resonant sound with projection and stability.

 

Peter Henderson Pipe Chanter complete protective tube.

Peter Henderson Blackwood Pipe Chanter 

Designed by Alastair Dunn, Double Gold Medalist and long time Pipe Sergeant of multi World Champions Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band.

This chanter has been proven to deliver a winning sound for soloists. The holes are carefully sanded to give the feel of a vintage chanter before under going a rigorous polishing process.

The chanter produces a rich resonant tone that will provide superb harmonics with any set of drones.

Some of the major prizes won using this chanter include:

Argyllshire Gathering Gold Medal 
Argyllshire Gathering Former Winners March, Strathspey and Reel
Northern Meeting Clasp
Northern Meeting Silver Star
Northern Meeting A Grade March, Strathspey and Reel
Overall Glenfiddich Champion
Bratach Gorm, London
Strachan Memorial MSR, London


The Blackwood pipe chanter comes complete protective tube
 

R.G. Hardie Omega Plastic Pipe Chanter 

Designed in 2019 by Alastair Dunn, Double Gold Medalist and Multi time World Champion with Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band.

This chanter is an updated version of the MKII Hardie pipe chanter where the internal specification and hole positions have been optimised to deliver a robust, bright sound that will deliver a first class sound for pipe bands of all grades. It features oval finger holes and sound holes for maximum projection.

The MKII chanter has been played by Dollar Academy Juvenile Pipe Band since 2014, winning multiple World Championships.

“Projection. Stability. Pitch.”

R.G. Hardie Infinity Plastic Pipe Chanter 

Designed in 2019 by Alastair Dunn, Double Gold Medalist and 10-time World Champion with Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band.

This chanter features smaller finger holes in comparison to our new Omega Pipe chanter. Larger holes provide more projection and a brighter sound however the size of the holes are not always comfortable for every piper. The Infinity and Omega chanters allow pipe corps to integrate and play at the same pitch.

The Infinity chanter has been extensively tested in a synthetic and leather pipe bag set-up with a range of reeds and produces a rich resonant tone that will provide superb harmonics with any set of drones. It provides optimum sound when pitched in the range 480hz to 484hz.

“A pipe chanter suitable for pipers of all abilities”

R. G. Hardie Infinity B Flat Plastic Pipe Chanter

The Infinity Bb pipe chanter was designed by Alastair Dunn and R.G. Hardie & Co. Champion Connor Sinclair. Compared to a modern pitch pipe chanter, this chanter profile has a larger shaft diameter, inspired by a 1970’s R.G. Hardie Pipe Chanter, and with small finger holes that are spaced for comfortable playing.

The chanter has been optimised to use a standard modern pipe chanter reed to pitch in the key of B flat, rather than a long bladed Bb reed.

This chanter is the perfect choice for pipers and pipe bands wishing to play in military tattoos and accompany other instruments.

R G Hardie Blackwood Infinity Pipe Chanter

Designed by double gold medalists and world champion pipers, Callum Beaumont and Alastair Dunn.

This chanter features smaller finger holes in comparison to our multi-prize winning Peter Henderson Blackwood Pipe Chanter and plays at a slightly higher pitch. It has been extensively tested in a synthetic and leather pipe bag set-up with a range of reeds and produces a rich, resonant bright sound with a solid Hi G for light music and piobaireachd playing.

This chanter builds on the success of the Peter Henderson Blackwood chanter and combined with Callum’s feedback and experience playing at the highest level of solo piping competition, we have designed a chanter for all abilities wishing to achieve a world class sound. The holes are carefully sanded to give the feel of a vintage chanter before undergoing a rigorous polishing process.

The chanter produces a rich resonant tone that will provide superb harmonics with any set of drones. It provides optimum sound when pitched in the range 480hz to 484hz.

Canmore Synthetic Zip Bag 

The CANMORE pipe bag is a technically advanced fabric pipe bag - based on a specially developed GORE-TEX membrane.
In a short time zip bags have revolutionised piping for a large number of players. Easily fitted, stocks are slid and clamped into place whilst the zip gives internal access that allows a piper to benefit from the wide variety of moisture control systems and valves that can be fitted.

Bannatyne Synthetic Pipe Bag with Zip

 (*please state clearly size sml,med or lrg) 

This pipe bag is supplied with a bottle water trap and fixings.
In a short time zip bags have revolutionised piping for a large number of players.

Easily fitted, stocks are slid and clamped into place whilst the zip gives internal access that allows a piper to benefit from the wide variety of moisture control systems and valves that can be fitted.

Canmore Hybrid Zip Bag

The Latest addition to the Canmore® range is the Hybrid bag. This bag is constructed using our Technically 

advanced GORE-TEX® fabric with a hide outer. 

This gives the feel and weight of a hide bag without the maintenance associated with traditional hide bags. 

The bag comes supplied with a jubilee clip, O ring, tape, zip lubricant and a moisture tube for those who 

prefer to use this set up.


Also included is a 2 year guarantee and fitting instructions card.

 

Available in the following sizes:

Small – 9 ½” x 26 ¼” (24cm x 67cm)

Extended Small – 9 ½” x 27 ¼” (24cm x 69cm)

Medium – 10 ¼” x 27 ¼” (26cm x 69cm)

Extended Medium – 10 ¼” x 28 ¼” (26cm x 72cm)

Large – 11” x 28 ¼” (28cm x 72cm)

 

The features offered by the CANMORE® pipe bag include:

·         The new construction creates an innovative solution for the piper by providing a bag with the weight and feel of a traditional hide bag, whilst maintaining the original properties of the CANMORE® Pipe Bag such as:

·         Maintenance Free - no seasoning necessary

·         Naturally supple

·         Pick up and play anytime

·         Longer more hygienic bag life

·         Ease of assembly (no tying in necessary)

Bannatyne Hide Pipe Bag with Zip

In a short time zip bags have revolutionised piping for a large number of players.

Easily fitted, stocks are slid and clamped into place whilst the zip gives internal access that allows a piper to benefit from the wide variety of moisture control systems and valves that can be fitted. This double skin bag is finished in leather and gives all the benefits of the new generation of synthetic pipe bags whilst retaining the feel and, some would argue, the resonnance of traditional hide bags.

This pipe bag is supplied with a bottle water trap and fixings.

The new Willie McCallum Custom bag is designed to be a better ergonomic fit for pipers. It is very slightly bigger in girth than a small but is shaped quite differently in front of the drones to allow greater freedom on the forearm, which can often bear the weight of the pipe with other shapes.

Pipe Bag Sizes:

·         Small – Depth 228mm x Length 610mm

·         AG Extended Small – Depth 241mm x Length 648mm

·         Medium – Depth 267mm x Length 648mm

·         Large – Depth 292mm x Length 724mm

·         Willie McCallum Custom – Depth 267mm x Length 700mm

Bannatyne Hide Zip Bag Willie McCallum


Design

The new Willie McCallum Custom bag is designed to be a better ergonomic fit for pipers.
It is very slightly bigger in girth than a small but is shaped quite differently in front of the drones to allow greater freedom on the forearm, which can often bear the weight of the pipe with other shapes. The zipper is located at the bottom.

A jar style water trap is also included.

Moose Bag with Zip (tubes and mooseture system bought separate)

The Moose Bag has been designed for ultimate comfort whilst playing. The shape, positioning and design of all the components are a result of 2 years of extensive research to bring absolute satisfaction to every piper who plays one.

The Moose Bag is a synthetic pipe bag with an airtight zipper. It features rubber collars for the three drone stocks and blowpipe stock which are placed at the perfect angles. The collars require no clamping or taping which make the Moose Bag very easy to install. The airtight zip runs at an angle along the side to avoid contact with the arm whilst playing. The chanter stock can be fitted in 3 different ways depending on the preferred set up. 

Also includes tube of Tizip Lubricant for Zip, Jubilee Ring, 2x Pieces Round Rubber Tubing, Rubber Hoop and Rubber Patch for tying in.

 

TIZIP Zipper Bag Lubricant 

Does what it says on the tube in this case
For use with Canmore ,Bannatyne ,Moose bags as well as others
 

Jubilee Clips 

A very simple yet effective way to fit your chanter stock to the bag.
Alternative to tying in cord.
A rubber collar should be fitted on the groove of the stock, then placed in the neck of the bag, the clip goes on the outside.

 

Silicone Blowpipe Valves 3pk

Made by Ayrshire Bagpipe Company

Blowpipe valves - made from non-perishable silicone rubber and copper staple.

Sold in packets of 3

Little Mac Valve by Pipers Choice

Little Mac Non Return Valve for the Highland Bagpipe
Keeping the bag full and providing a constant pressure for steady blowing is hard enough when playing your bagpipe, so you don't need the added worry and aggravation of a wasteful air leak through your mouthpiece. This can be 100 per cent eliminated when you use the "Little Mac" Valve. You will benefit in the following ways; does not restrict blowing; an instant airtight seal; little or no maintenance; will not dry or wear out; top quality and durability.

Moose Valve

The Moose Valve is the Worlds first bagpipe non restrictive valve suitable for every bagpipe set up since the original flap valve. The Moose Valve offers 100% confidence for every piper combined with non restrictive air flow and an efficient water trap.
The Moose valve is the latest precision engineered product to replace all existing blowpipe and stock bagpipe valves and here are 10 good reasons why every piper should use a Moose Valve.

100% Airtight

Pipers Choice Rubber Blowpipe

Valve with Tie-in string

This rubber valve requires no modification to your existing blowpipe. It is a device that by design stays closed giving a complete seal with no drying out. Although these valves have a long life, it is good to replace them every once in a while.

Supplied with Tie-in String.

Rubber Blowpipe Valve

The classic "clack" Valve. A proper seal on the blowpipe is a great help in creating a stable tone and frees a piper to concentrate on fingering rather than blowing.

SMALLPIPE VALVE BY PIPERS CHOICE 

(PLEASE NOTE -ONE VALVE PER PURCHASE)

The Smallpipe valve is made to fit most styles of smallpipes. These can be used on Kitchen Pipes, Shuttle Pipes, Small Pipes, Parlor Pipes and many other makes.

This rubber valve requires no modification to your existing blowpipe. It is a device that by design stays closed giving a complete seal with no drying out. Although these valves have a long life, it is good to replace them every once in a while.

 

McCallum Not Combed Button Mount Plastic Blowpipe-Wide Bore

 

Available in Short, Standard, Junior Expandable, Standard Expandable, Junior Universal, Standard Universal. 

***These are ordered from McCallum at time of order receipt. Mostly in stock ,but on occasion will need to wait

 for manufacturing. Contact us prior is needing straight away ,so that we can confirm stock timings.***

FlexiStick Blowpipe by RG Hardie 

The Flexistick is a precision made blowpipe designed to achieve the optimum position of the blowpipe and maximum airflow into the pipe bag
It is made of a series of components to adjust the length and angular position of the blowpipe. It extends from 8 to 12 inches using a locknut and tube assembly and together with a swivel joint the piper can adjust the blowpipe to position comfortably while performing.

It has a number of component parts with which you should become familiar:

Integral valve assembly:- unscrew to replace valve. We recommend smearing Vaseline on the valve for a better seal. Insert blowpipe into the stock in a clockwise direction to avoid loosening the valve assembly.

Swivel Joint:- Loosen swivel cover and adjust to favoured position, then tighten firmly.

Telescopic tube: - loosen locknut and extend to preferred position then tighten firmly. Two different lengths of tube are provided to achieve the desired length. Unscrew locknut to remove the tube. The mouthpiece and locknut should both be removed to change the tube.

Oval Mouthpiece:- A second option to the more traditional round mouthpiece. Both mouthpieces are threaded onto the telescopic tube

 

AdjustiStick Blowpipe by RG Hardie 

The AdjustiStick is a precision made blowpipe that extends from 8 inches to 12 inches allowing the player to extend the blowpipe to the preferred length for a more comfortable playing position. It has a number of component parts with which you should become familiar:
Integral valve assembly:- unscrew to replace valve. We recommend smearing Vaseline on the valve for a better seal. Insert blowpipe into the stock in a clockwise direction to avoid loosening the valve assembly.

Telescopic tube: - loosen locknut and extend to preferred position then tighten firmly. Two different lengths of tube are provided to achieve the desired length. Unscrew locknut to remove the tube. The mouthpiece and locknut should both be removed to change the tube.

Oval Mouthpiece:- A second option to the more traditional round mouthpiece. Both mouthpieces are threaded onto the telescopic tube.

 

MaxiStick Blowpipe by RG Hardie 

The MaxiStick is a precision made blowpipe available in a range of sizes from 8 inches to 12 inches. It has a large bore to allow maximum airflow into the pipe bag and is available with either an imitation ivory or black projecting mount.

The mouthpiece is threaded with a 30TPI thread onto the body which accomodates all mouthpieces included in the range of bagpipes from R.G. Hardie and is commonly used by other bagpipe makers.

The MaxiStick has an integral valve assembly which will allow the valve to be replaced when necessary. To access the valve unscrew the hemp part below the projection mount. We recommend smearing Vaseline on the valve for a better seal.
 

McCallum Combed Button Mount Plastic Blowpipe-

Wide Bore 

Available in Short, Standard, Junior Expandable, Standard Expandable, Junior Universal, Standard Universal, Junior Universal/Expandable, Standard Universal/Expandale 4,5 & 6 inches and Flexible .

 

McCallum Combed Imitation Mount Plastic

Blowpipe-Wide Bore 

Available in Short, Standard, Junior Expandable, Standard Expandable, Junior Universal, Standard Universal, Junior Universal/Expandable, Standard Universal/Expandable 3,5 and 6 inches

Adjustable Blowpipe  

Made by Ayrshire Bagpipe Company. 
Blowpipe adjusts to various lengths.

21/64" (8.3mm bore) with non restrictive valve. Made from black polypenco with imitation ivory projecting mount.
Junior 8 1/2" - 10 1/2" (216-267mm)
Standard 10 - 12 1/2" (254 - 318mm)

Universal Blowpipe including Mouthpiece

Made by Ayrshire Bagpipe Company. Swivel Blowpipe adjustable to angles for more comfortable playing. Made from black polypenco with imitation ivory projecting mount. Built in non restrictive valve. Oval or round black polypenco mouthpiece included.
The length of a blowpipe is taken from the mount to the tip. The length does not include the tenon(the hemped part)

Big Bore Blowpipe 

Made by Ayrshire Bagpipe Company.
3/8" bore. Sturdy, replaceable built in valve. Turned from solid delrin for durable construction. Includes oval mouthpiece. Standard mouthpiece thread diameter, so your own mouthpiece can fit the blowpipe.
The length of a blowpipe is taken from the mount to the tip. The length does not include the tenon(the hemped part)