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.
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
order through our eBay store
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.”
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.
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
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
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
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)