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Posted: 4/7/2016 3:35:54 PM EDT
I'm about 4 years in.   Most difficult instrument.
Link Posted: 4/7/2016 5:14:49 PM EDT
[#1]
My son wanted to play bagpipes.  We encouraged him to take up the drums instead.
Link Posted: 4/7/2016 6:49:23 PM EDT
[#2]
I started playing them for my fire department Pipes and Drums.  I used the College of Piping Tutor 1 to get the basics, and had the pipe major to coach me through some of the technical points.  They're not that hard if you practice.

I bought a long McCallum practice chanter with Abedour easy reeds.  I also bought McCallum pipes, and a Shepherd chanter to match the band.  I use EzeeDrone reeds, and like the Abedour or Apps G3 chanter reeds.

Down side for me is that they are so loud that I have a hard time finding the right time to play them.  I need to buy a set of small pipes!

http://www.hendersongroupltd.com/cart/pc/home.asp

http://www.thepipershut.com/
Link Posted: 4/7/2016 8:10:34 PM EDT
[#3]
I keep on wanting to learn to play. Every time i mention it SWMBO encourages me to get some gun parts or something else I want.
Link Posted: 4/7/2016 8:23:24 PM EDT
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I keep on wanting to learn to play. Every time i mention it SWMBO encourages me to get some gun parts or something else I want.
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I now have a new tactic.    I bet I could win and end many arguments with a set!

 
Link Posted: 4/7/2016 10:44:00 PM EDT
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I bought Naill pipes and the band uses a Naill band chanter with MG chanter reeds and EZEE Drone Reeds.  I also have a side gig with an AC/DC tribute band playing one song LOL.  I buy stuff from Pipers Hut and Henderson's too.
Link Posted: 4/8/2016 1:30:44 PM EDT
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I bought Naill pipes and the band uses a Naill band chanter with MG chanter reeds and EZEE Drone Reeds.  I also have a side gig with an AC/DC tribute band playing one song LOL.  I buy stuff from Pipers Hut and Henderson's too.
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LOL That's great!
Link Posted: 4/10/2016 8:11:35 AM EDT
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I like hearing pipes, but I have no desire to play them. Me and breath instruments don't get along.
Link Posted: 4/12/2016 10:23:22 PM EDT
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I like hearing pipes, but I have no desire to play them. Me and breath instruments don't get along.
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http://www.deger.com/

http://hevia.es/en/e-bagpipes/
Link Posted: 7/12/2016 8:34:08 PM EDT
[#9]
Yes I have an electronic chanter. I use it a lot.
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