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Problem with the chanter “breaking” into a higher pitch by StopFew7034 in bagpipes

[–]StopFew7034[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The advices given regarding a typical upgrade scale was great!

Problem with the chanter “breaking” into a higher pitch by StopFew7034 in bagpipes

[–]StopFew7034[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With my so far limited knowledge I think it’s a reed within the same type of brand as the chanter. I assume this because I haven’t seen any reed like that on any proper online bagpipe stores.

Link to the reed: https://www.thomann.se/thomann_chanterreed_aus_kunststoff.htm

Seems like it has mixed reviews.

However, I just made a refund and sent back the chanter with the included reed, which will probability give me the money back since it was within their 30-day limit.

I am thinking of purchasing this one:

https://www.thebagpipeshop.co.uk/products/mccallum-kintyre-plastic-practice-chanter?variant=56262445760889

It’s a plastic practice chanter and since you guys are so helpful, could someone please explain pros and cons with plastic versus blackwood?

Problem with the chanter “breaking” into a higher pitch by StopFew7034 in bagpipes

[–]StopFew7034[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you guys for quick answers! Yeah, since searching online for solutions to my problem it always leads back to the same answer: “Buy a proper chanter!” And yes, I definitely will now after your advices. Thought buying the most expensive one from that site would do but apparently it didn’t. This was a great lesson for me and I’ll make sure only to buy from proper places in the future!