New Pipes

[EagleJCS]

You really need to get a piper to check these out with you.

Some hide bags do require seasoning, but some newer bags are actually hybrid bags (hide on the outside and man-made materials on the inside) that would be ruined if you use traditional seasoning (e.g. Airtite) on them. Seasoning is also a process that I feel should be taught by an experienced person and not experimented with (unless you have the disposable income for multiple replacement bags). I wouldn't do it on my own the first time, and I've been playing for 10+ years (I play a synthetic bag).

I agree with imrichmond that the red-wrapped reeds appear to be practice chanter reeds. These will not play in the full set, as the pressure requirements are very different. The cane reeds go into the drones (the long sticks). The two shorter reeds go into the shorter sticks (a.k.a. the tenor drones) and the longer reed goes into the long stick (a.k.a. the bass drone).

As crew2447 described for the chanter, you will need to pull each drone out of its stock (the stock is the part tied into the bag). At the bottom of each drone you will find a hole which we call the reed seat. Insert the end of the reed that has the thread wraps into the reed seat and reinsert the drone into the stock.

If it seems complicated, that's why I suggest finding a piper near you to help evaluate what you have and get them to work.

Best of luck!