Bagpipes

**Pegasys** · 10th September 16, 01:36 PM

i see them on pipers dojo for around 85 and then theres amazon ... 16 AAR to 40 Roosebeck to 128 Gibson... ??? cheap you buy cheap you get ... recomendations ?

**jumary** · 10th September 16, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Pegasys

i see them on pipers dojo for around 85 and then theres amazon ... 16 AAR to 40 Roosebeck to 128 Gibson... ??? cheap you buy cheap you get ... recomendations ?

I have been happy with my Gibson Long. You can find a ton of good info at Bobdunsirebagpipeforums.com

**KD Burke** · 11th September 16, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by Pegasys

i see them on pipers dojo for around 85 and then theres amazon ... 16 AAR to 40 Roosebeck to 128 Gibson... ??? cheap you buy cheap you get ... recomendations ?

I'd be very wary of "bargains" in the piping world. Most of the really inexpensive stuff is made in Pakistan. Some of it can be made to play. A lot can't.

No matter how inexpensive it is, if it won't do the job, it's too expensive.

On the other hand, an instrument that will be playing for your great-grandchildren is excellent value at any price.

**Maritimer Gaen Awa** · 12th September 16, 04:43 PM

Well this thread is yielding some great info. Thanks all for sharing. I encourage those who are getting long in the tooth such as I, who wish to learn the pipes to at least give an honest try. there are several folks in the band I joined who are in their later years taking bagpipe lessons. We are having a blast and with weekly lessons the progress is quite quick. never know until you try. might surprise yourself..those looking for gear,

I get my stuff here

http://www.jhiggins.net/

I picked up the JC higgins chanter, tutor book and CD package...cant go wrong for the price

**416 Rigby** · 12th September 16, 11:37 PM

All the major maker's PC'S are good. There are now 5 of us piping here where I live (that I know of) and we're all happy with our Gibson PC'S.

Best of luck to you. Pipe on, brother!

**Pegasys** · 14th September 16, 04:53 PM

just placed order for a Practice Chanter , Book & CD Starter Kit from J. Higgins ... looking forward to this immensely

**Pegasys** · 18th September 16, 03:52 PM

got my practice chanter ... tried it out ... fairly simple to operate ...
doesn't need a rocket scientist to do so ... but here's the thing ...
what is it SUPPOSED to sound like ???

**KD Burke** · 18th September 16, 04:31 PM

I've always thought a practice chanter sounds like a cross between an oboe and a kazoo.

Not a performance instrument by any stretch, but sufficient to learn the fingering and tunes on.