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.

McCallum MK3 Blackwood Pipe Chanter

McCallum MK2 Blackwood Pipe Chanter

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.

McCallum Blackwood Pipe Chanter Bflat, without sole

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.

Bruce Gandy a commencé la conception de son chanter en 2003. Il est basé sur un ancien chanter avec une très belle sonorité que Bruce utilisait pour jouer à cette époque. Bruce trouvait que les trous sur le chanter original étaient trop grands pour pouvoir jouer confortablement. En collaboration avec McCallum, Bruce a commencé à développer son propre chanter.Année après année Bruce a utilisé diverses versions de son chanter, améliorant et perfectionnant ainsi le son petit à petit jusqu'à atteindre sa maturité actuelle. Les dernières évolutions ont vu le Si aigu s'aggraver légèrement pour un meilleur équilibre de la gamme. Les trous ont étés aussi légèrement réduits pour obtenir plus de confort de jeu et leurs bords ont été arrondis donnant ainsi la sensation de jouer avec un chanter vieux de 30 ans.Le résultat final est étonnant : un toucher très agréable et une position des trous procurant un confort de jeu sensationnels. Bien entendu la qualité et la stabilité sonore sont au rendez vous.Le chanter est conçu pour s'accorder à 480Hz

Shepherd Blackwood Orchestral Pipe Chanter Ideal pour etre jouer au allentour de 440 Hz (B-flat)Pour jouer en harmony avec d’autres instruments.

Shepherd Blackwood Pipe band Classic MK3 Chanter

Ce modèle de chanter (ou levriad) a été conçu spécialement pour les Bagadoù par McCallum Bagpipes et grâce à la contribution de Yann Cariou, Penn Soner du Bagad Konk Kerne.Le chanter Bagad Highlandpipe vous accorde la possibilitégrace a des petites fiches de couleur d’avoir un propre et stable, «naturel» F et / ou C. Le doigté est «normal», vous ne devez pas appliquer un doigté specialeLa fiche bleue est peu pour le F et C car il faut choisir entre 3 différents (rouge / jaune / vert). Cela vous permet de changer la tonalité de votre C légèrement supérieur ou légèrement inférieur.

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: