Kilt or something else?

[cwr89]

Ok, I am saving up right now with my summer work.

I am wondering what your guy's thoughts are.

Do I get:

A Utilikilt Original

OR

A nice Practice Chanter


thats the question I am faced with. I will eventually have both. but I don't know which I should get first. its a difficult decision. I want to learn to play pipes bad, I also want a Utilikilt bad.

I was looking at something like this: http://www.instrumentalsavings.com/P...ood_p/bago.htm
now, if you have any suggestions, I am open. I will also be getting some tutor books to go with it.

but its a hard call and I lack direction.
~Casey

[Sean_the_Kilted]

Get a practice chanter. While a utilikilt would be great, its only an piece of clothing. A practice chanter will give you hours of things to do and a unique skill. A kilt doesn't fill up time. No matter how cool it is. On the other hand if you don't think you have the time to learn a new instrument, get the utilikilt.

[Nervous Jock]

I agree get the chanter & start now!

[MACKAY]

I agree get the chanter & start now!

Ditto - Get a nice Poly chanter - It will literately last a life time and you never have to worry about gaining weight and it not fitting

[McMurdo]

I would have to agree with everyone else between the two I would get the chanter.

[mbhandy]

Hi Casey,
Get a long poly Chanter take a look at:

http://www.ethnicsounds.com/Chanters....asp?BrandID=3

or

http://www.ethnicsounds.com/Chanters...p?ProductID=21

Try it you'll like it.

MrBill

[cwr89]

well, thanks a lot everyone! that certainly made that easier!

Know this isn't the right place to ask, but what is the difference between a long chanter and a regular chanter? is a long one more like what is on a pipe set?

~Casey

[PiobBear]

Do I get a Utilikilt or a Practice Chanter?

A practice chanter.

I was looking at something like this: http://www.instrumentalsavings.com/P...ood_p/bago.htm
now, if you have any suggestions, I am open. I will also be getting some tutor books to go with it.

That looks suspiciously like the Pakistani-made chanters littering EBay...if so, an outrageous rip-off at $74.62 (it’s not worth $15).
For $61.63 US (plus shipping), you can get the COP Tutor Book, CD and practice chanter from The College of Piping in Glasgow instead of Islamabad.

… I lack direction.

Do yourself a huge favor; GET A TUTOR!

what is the difference between a long chanter and a regular chanter? is a long one more like what is on a pipe set?

Yes; but I find the difference negligible.

[Conroy]

Yes A practice chanter amd if any funds left some lessons.

[cwr89]

thanks guys, I haven't ever played any pipes. but I really hope to be able to some day.

I do have some ability in music. 6 years of instruction playing brass and strings.

thanks!
~Casey