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| In recent years, there has
been something of a Reelpipe revolution. Many Highland pipers have already
discovered the benefits of adding Reelpipes to their instrumental repertoire.
In the key of A(440) and with a softer, somewhat sweeter tone than the
Highland pipes, Reelpipes can be played to great effect with other instruments.
For Highland pipers, the transition is quite straight-forward; the fingering
is the same and the bellows action is relatively simple to master. Mouth-blown
sets are also available. |
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Reelpipes in A (440) with bellows and a finest quality hide bag made by master bag maker, Lawrence Thompson | 
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Mouth-blown Reelpipes in A Bannantyne zipper bag with moisture control system by Bruce Hitchings | ||
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Read
an article from Piping World about Fred
Morrison's reelpipes. World renowned McCallum Highland Bagpipes also available. Contact us for details |
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All products are also available via mail order. Simply fill
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| Fred Morrison’s Reelpipes | |
Fred Morrison’s
Reelpipes have a characteristically resonant, expressive sound.
Fred Morrison and the staff at McCallum Bagpipes work extremely closely together to ensure that each and every set of Reelpipes meets their exacting standards. The standard of the bellows is paramount to the quality of tone produced by the pipes. Made from the highest quality leather, with plush leather covered cushion pads sewn on the front and back, the Reelpipe bellows are 100% airtight and extremely comfortable to play. The chanter is crafted from African Blackwood and is perfectly tuned to concert pitch. The sound is clear with an excellent dynamic, allowing the piper full expression when playing. The drones are also made of African blackwood. Steady and melodious, the harmonics they produce work extremely well with the chanter. The drone reeds are made by Pipe Dreams – makers of Ezeedrone Reeds. The reeds have been developed specifically for the drones of Fred Morrison’s Reelpipes and provide a harmonious drone sound, whilst remaining completely steady. |
Each set
is fitted with a drone switch as standard – a great asset to any
player, both professional and beginner. For the learner, the drones can simply be switched off, allowing the player to concentrate on learning to use the bellows with the chanter only. For the more accomplished player, the drone switch can be used to great effect when performing to, for example, bring the drones in with another instrument. The chanter reeds are made by Steve Megarity, who is known the world piping scene over for his Highland pipe reeds. The Reelpipe reeds were developed simultaneously with the chanter, with the result that the chanter and reeds are perfectly matched. Each set of pipes is ornately finished with engraved nickel silver, in a choice of designs, and imitation ivory mounts. Sterling silver is also available (price on request). Please see our testimonials page for customers’ comments. |
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