Quote Originally Posted by cwr89 View Post
yea, but since you don't actually blow on a reed, ombature doesn't really matter right?

I have also been looking, I know these are probably "crap" next to anything else, but as a start, would either of these be alright as a start? http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ase?sku=445611
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ase?sku=445618


thanks for the info I really hope to one day play a pipe!
~Casey
These are pretty much the exact same make of pipes I have and they are a wonderful investment!
Polypenco is much more sturdy in Blackwood (the standard pipe-making material) and they don't change tuning wise in the weather. you don't need to worry about leaving them in the sun because they won't dry out and split wide open and they could probably take a bullet and still sound fine, not to mention you can drop them and not really worry (of course this i do not recomend)