@texasbagpiper The reed is plastic, built on an oboe staple. There's no drying filter in the bag, it's just a seasoned leather bag. I don't get very many problems with moisture, only really if I play them a lot in the cold.
Border pipes seem to come in a few different varieties depending on who makes them. This set is simplified, one drone and no bellows, the chanter uses the Highland/ Border fingering system although it plays a major G scale and can be cross fingered to play in C and Gm. A traditional set up for Half Long/Border Pipes is bellows and 3 drones in the same stock.
I liked your playing. i do not often see mouth blown border pipes. you play the variations well. i am playing ´my deary sits over late up´ at the moment. best wishes and i hope you post more videos of your playing.
Are you playing a cane reed? Does the set have a drying system? Cheers, Seth
texasbagpiper 6 months ago
@texasbagpiper The reed is plastic, built on an oboe staple. There's no drying filter in the bag, it's just a seasoned leather bag. I don't get very many problems with moisture, only really if I play them a lot in the cold.
Dunholmpiper 6 months ago
Are G borderpipes common?
SavGaEckmann 1 year ago
@SavGaEckmann
Yes, more so in England.
Border pipes seem to come in a few different varieties depending on who makes them. This set is simplified, one drone and no bellows, the chanter uses the Highland/ Border fingering system although it plays a major G scale and can be cross fingered to play in C and Gm. A traditional set up for Half Long/Border Pipes is bellows and 3 drones in the same stock.
Dunholmpiper 1 year ago
That's how it's done!
bellowsboy23 1 year ago
I liked your playing. i do not often see mouth blown border pipes. you play the variations well. i am playing ´my deary sits over late up´ at the moment. best wishes and i hope you post more videos of your playing.
kevnsp 1 year ago