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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Abbott View Post

    the holes were big, oval shaped things and I didn't like them. Later you could also buy their chanters with good ol' rounder type holes
    Several of the bands around here were playing those McCallum chanters with the huge oval holes, including the Los Angeles Scottish Grade One. The bands I played in used them. I never had any problem fingering them, personally. These chanters played very well with Ross reeds.

    The LA Scots and a few other local bands (including the one I play in) have switched to the newer McCallum band chanters with the round holes. These new chanters are extremely loud and sharp (just what you need for competition!) and are easier to finger. Pitching to 485 is no problem! The best thing about these chanters is the far more stable D. As soon as we switched our tone was better while playing tunes in the key of D such as Castle Dangerous, Amazing Grace, and so forth. We're using Megarity reeds, and had Wee Stevie come down to one of our practices to fit each chanter with a great reed.
    Last edited by OC Richard; 2nd July 14 at 07:34 PM.
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