This is actually my second chanter. I broke my first one 10 years ago, and never replaced it until this weekend. I've been wanting to learn to play the pipes for years, and have started up again. So- aside from hiring a private tutor, do the pipers on this board have any advice? (Just so you all, I am a long time bass player, so I'm not starting from square one.)

One specific question I have is on the less expensive practice pipes, like the ones you can get on eBay and Frugal Corner. Are they worth getting until I can save the money to get a good set?

Thanks in advance!