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This is a Bagpipe Drone Reeds Set - Cane - for Great Highland Bagpipes - This is not the chanter itself, these are the reeds that go inside a bagpipe drone...
This is a Bagpipe Drone Reeds Set - Cane - for Great Highland Bagpipes
Details:
Type: Tenor & Bass Drone Reeds - Traditional cane
Material: Natural Spanish cane blades mounted on cane body / seats - not synthetic
Construction:
Set of 3 reeds (what you show is 2 sets = 6 reeds total) - 2 tenor reeds and 1 bass reed per set
Tongue is cut from the cane itself, vibrating over the body
Wrapped at the bottom with red waxed hemp for airtight fitting into drone reed seat
Tone: Traditional warm, rich, full bagpipe drone sound - preferred by many traditional pipers and pipe bands over plastic for authentic tone
Compatibility: Fits all makes of Great Highland Bagpipe drones - standard size
Use: Cane reeds are more sensitive to moisture and temperature but give classic sound. Requires more maintenance and tuning than synthetic reeds.
Handmade traditional bagpipe reeds - sold as set of 3 (2 tenor + 1 bass).