Currently available in G and D these pipes have a
range of 1 1/2 octaves and are chromatic for most of their range.
You can hear them in action HERE
They are played using “half closed”
fingering.
They can be mouth or bellows blown and fitted with
1-3 drones.
Plain sets are made from apple wood, sets with
mounts are made from laburnum, other timbers are available on request.
The bags are made from hand sewn leather and all of
the reeds and valves are synthetic.
BORDER PIPES IN G
Plain style, 1 drone £500
Plain style, 2 drones £650
3 drones with mounts, chanter and drone stop
switches £1400
BORDER PIPES IN D
Plain style, 1 drone £750
Plain style , 2 drones £900
3 drones with mounts, chanter and drone stop
switches £1550
HISTORICAL PIPES
I also make Flemish and medieval bagpipes.
The choice of timber and prices are the same as for
my border pipes.
BELLOWS £150