The Bruce Gandy chanter has been in development since 2003 and is based on an old beautiful sounding chanter Bruce himself played at the time. Bruce felt that the holes on this old chanter were just too big to play comfortably. Together with McCallum Bagpipes, Bruce began developing his own chanter. Over years Bruce has played various versions of his own chanter, making alterations and perfecting the sound over time. Final improvements included altering the HighG hole to flatten the pitch for better balance. Finger hole sizing was slightly decreased to achieve more comfort when playing. Finally, the holes were rounded off to remove the sharp edges, giving the chanter the feel that is has been played for 30 years. The final result is astonishing. The feel of the chanter with its spacing and rounded-off holes is remarkable. The chanter sits very comfortably in the hand and the sound and stability is as good as it gets.The chanter is pitched at around 480 Hz and is aimed at the solo player.Bruce Gandy playing his chanter at the Glenfiddich Piping Championship 2016 iframe

McCallum Blackwood Pipe Chanter Bflat, without soleThe MK1 was the very first chanter McCallum Bagpipes brought out when they first started making bagpipes, many years ago. It is a standard bagpipe chanter pitched at a approx. 476 Hz - 478 Hz. Difference between the various McCallum Blackwood Chanters:MK2 = slightly larger oval holes, pitched at approx. 476 Hz - 478 HzThe MK2 is McCallum´s second generation chanter and a very successful bagpipe chanter at that. Still the most popular pipe band chanter on the market today. The holes are slightly larger (oval shaped) than the MK1 and MK3 allowing for greater sound projection. This chanter is not only popular with pipe bands, it is also preferred by solo pipers.MK3 = round holes, pitched at approx. 482 Hz - 484 HzIn line with the rise in overall pitch in piping today (in particular with pipe bands), the new generation McCallum MK3 chanter offers a slightly higher pitch than the other models. This modern chanter has round holes and sits very nicely in the hand. SOLO McC2 = round holes, pitched at approx. 472 Hz - 474 HzThe McCallum solo chanter is quieter and slightly lower pitched than the other chanters. Stability of the piobaireachd high G was a major development, a great plus for solo competitors. The McC2 solo chanter also has standard round holes allowing for a very comfortable grip.Bflat = round holes, pitched at approx. 466 Hz (440 Hz concert pitch)The McCallum Bflat chanter is ideal for playing with other instruments (brass band, folk group, orchestra etc.) in the key of Bb. Like most of McCallum´s chanters, the Bflat chanter also has standard round holes allowing for a comfortable grip.

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In line with the rise in overall pitch in piping today (in particular with pipe bands), the new generation McCallum MK3 chanter offers a slightly higher pitch than the other models. The McCallum MK3 is pitched at approx. 482 Hz - 484 Hz and has standard round holes allowing for a very comfortable grip.Difference between the various McCallum blackwood chanters:CEOL = round holes, pitched at approx. 480 Hz - 482 Hz The Ceol chanter is the latest chanter from Mccallum bagpipes and is pitched between the MK3 chanter and the MK2 chanter. It has standard holes, similar to the MK3. This chanter is popular with pipe bands nd solo pipers alike. The CEOL chanter is becomming the new standard.MK3 = round holes, pitched at approx. 482 Hz - 484 Hz In line with the rise in overall pitch in piping today (in particular with pipe bands), the new generation McCallum MK3 chanter offers a slightly higher pitch than the other models. This modern chanter has round holes and sits very nicely in the hand. MK2 = slightly larger oval holes, pitched at approx. 476 Hz - 478 Hz The MK2 is McCallum´s second generation chanter and a very successful bagpipe chanter at that. Still a very popular pipe band chanter . The holes are slightly larger (oval shaped) than the MK1 and MK3 allowing for greater sound projection. This chanter is not only popular with pipe bands, it is also preferred by solo pipers.SOLO McC2 = round holes, pitched at approx. 472 Hz - 474 Hz The McCallum solo chanter is quieter and slightly lower pitched than the other chanters. Stability of the piobaireachd high G was a major development, a great plus for solo competitors. The McC2 solo chanter also has standard round holes allowing for a very comfortable grip.Bflat = round holes, pitched at approx. 466 Hz (440 Hz concert pitch) The McCallum Bflat chanter is ideal for playing with other instruments (brass band, folk group, orchestra etc.) in the key of Bb. Like most of McCallum´s chanters, the Bflat chanter also has standard round holes allowing for a comfortable grip.

The MK2 is McCallum´s second generation chanter and a very successful bagpipe chanter at that. The MK2 is pitched at approx. 476 Hz - 478 Hz and has slightly larger (oval shaped) holes than the other McCallum chanters, allowing for greater sound projection. This chanter is not only popular with pipe bands, it is also preferred by solo pipers.Difference between the various McCallum blackwood chanters:MK2 = slightly larger oval holes, pitched at approx. 476 Hz - 478 HzThe MK2 is McCallum´s second generation chanter and a very successful bagpipe chanter at that. Still the most popular pipe band chanter on the market today. The holes are slightly larger (oval shaped) than the MK1 and MK3 allowing for greater sound projection. This chanter is not only popular with pipe bands, it is also preferred by solo pipers.MK3 = round holes, pitched at approx. 482 Hz - 484 HzIn line with the rise in overall pitch in piping today (in particular with pipe bands), the new generation McCallum MK3 chanter offers a slightly higher pitch than the other models. This modern chanter has round holes and sits very nicely in the hand. SOLO McC2 = round holes, pitched at approx. 472 Hz - 474 HzThe McCallum solo chanter is quieter and slightly lower pitched than the other chanters. Stability of the piobaireachd high G was a major development, a great plus for solo competitors. The McC2 solo chanter also has standard round holes allowing for a very comfortable grip.Bflat = round holes, pitched at approx. 466 Hz (440 Hz concert pitch)The McCallum Bflat chanter is ideal for playing with other instruments (brass band, folk group, orchestra etc.) in the key of Bb. Like most of McCallum´s chanters, the Bflat chanter also has standard round holes allowing for a comfortable grip.

In line with the rise in overall pitch in piping today (in particular with pipe bands), the new generation McCallum MK3 chanter offers a slightly higher pitch than the other models. The McCallum MK3 is pitched at approx. 482 Hz - 484 Hz and has standard round holes allowing for a very comfortable grip.Difference between the various McCallum blackwood chanters:MK3 = round holes, pitched at approx. 482 Hz - 484 HzIn line with the rise in overall pitch in piping today (in particular with pipe bands), the new generation McCallum MK3 chanter offers a slightly higher pitch than the other models. This modern chanter has round holes and sits very nicely in the hand. MK2 = slightly larger oval holes, pitched at approx. 476 Hz - 478 HzThe MK2 is McCallum´s second generation chanter and a very successful bagpipe chanter at that. Still the most popular pipe band chanter on the market today. The holes are slightly larger (oval shaped) than the MK1 and MK3 allowing for greater sound projection. This chanter is not only popular with pipe bands, it is also preferred by solo pipers.SOLO McC2 = round holes, pitched at approx. 472 Hz - 474 HzThe McCallum solo chanter is quieter and slightly lower pitched than the other chanters. Stability of the piobaireachd high G was a major development, a great plus for solo competitors. The McC2 solo chanter also has standard round holes allowing for a very comfortable grip.Bflat = round holes, pitched at approx. 466 Hz (440 Hz concert pitch)The McCallum Bflat chanter is ideal for playing with other instruments (brass band, folk group, orchestra etc.) in the key of Bb. Like most of McCallum´s chanters, the Bflat chanter also has standard round holes allowing for a comfortable grip.

The McCallum solo chanter is quieter and slightly lower pitched than the other chanters. Stability of the piobaireachd high G was a major development, a great plus for solo competitors. The McC2 solo chanter pitched at approx. 472 Hz - 474 Hz and has standard round holes allowing for a very comfortable grip.Difference between the various McCallum blackwood chanters:MK3 = round holes, pitched at approx. 482 Hz - 484 HzIn line with the rise in overall pitch in piping today (in particular with pipe bands), the new generation McCallum MK3 chanter offers a slightly higher pitch than the other models. This modern chanter has round holes and sits very nicely in the hand. MK2 = slightly larger oval holes, pitched at approx. 476 Hz - 478 HzThe MK2 is McCallum´s second generation chanter and a very successful bagpipe chanter at that. Still the most popular pipe band chanter on the market today. The holes are slightly larger (oval shaped) than the MK1 and MK3 allowing for greater sound projection. This chanter is not only popular with pipe bands, it is also preferred by solo pipers.SOLO McC2 = round holes, pitched at approx. 472 Hz - 474 HzThe McCallum solo chanter is quieter and slightly lower pitched than the other chanters. Stability of the piobaireachd high G was a major development, a great plus for solo competitors. The McC2 solo chanter also has standard round holes allowing for a very comfortable grip.Bflat = round holes, pitched at approx. 466 Hz (440 Hz concert pitch)The McCallum Bflat chanter is ideal for playing with other instruments (brass band, folk group, orchestra etc.) in the key of Bb. Like most of McCallum´s chanters, the Bflat chanter also has standard round holes allowing for a comfortable grip.

Peter Henderson Blackwood ChanterDesigned by Alastair Dunn, Double Gold Medalist and Pipe Sergeant of eleven-time World Champions Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band.This chanter has been proven to deliver a winning sound for soloists. The holes are carefully sanded to give the feel of a vintage chanter before under going a rigorous polishing process. The chanter produces a rich resonant tone that will provide superb harmonics with any set of drones.Listen to Stuart Liddell playing the chanter at an event in Ontario, Canada:

R.G. Hardie Infinity Blackwood Pipe ChanterDesigned by double gold medalists and world champion pipers, Callum Beaumont and Alastair Dunn.This chanter features smaller finger holes in comparison to our multi-prize winning Peter Henderson Blackwood Pipe Chanter and plays at a slightly higher pitch. It has been extensively tested in a synthetic and leather pipe bag set-up with a range of reeds and produces a rich, resonant bright sound with a solid Hi G for light music and piobaireachd playing.This chanter builds on the success of the Peter Henderson Blackwood chanter and combined with Callum’s feedback and experience playing at the highest level of solo piping competition, we have designed a chanter for all abilities wishing to achieve a world class sound. The holes are carefully sanded to give the feel of a vintage chanter before undergoing a rigorous polishing process.The chanter produces a rich resonant tone that will provide superb harmonics with any set of drones. It provides optimum sound when pitched in the range 480hz to 484hz.Suitable chanter reeds: Standard Shepherd, G1 Platinum or Donald MacPhee.

Shepherd Blackwood Orchestral Pipe Chanter Designed to operate at around 440 Hz (B-flat)Ideally suited for the Highland Bagpipes combining and harmonizing with other musicalinstruments

Shepherd Blackwood Pipe band Classic MK3 Chanter

Shepherd Symphonic Blackwood Pipe band Chanter