🛍️ Made by Hakam Din Bagpipes – Makers
✅ Handcrafted Traditional Design | ✅ Includes Chanter & Drone Reeds | ✅ Ready to Play
Offered by HakamDin Bagpipes, this Complete Set of Northumbrian Smallpipes is a meticulously handcrafted instrument built from Cocobolo Wood with Nickel fittings and Hickory wood mounts, a combination chosen for tonal warmth, durability, and elegant finish.
This set includes a handcrafted chanter reed and matching drone reeds, offering immediate playability with professional tonal balance. Tuned in F (notated as G), this instrument captures the traditional Northumbrian staccato and “bubbling” articulation that defines its iconic indoor sound.
Each chanter reed is custom-made to match the closed-end bore of the Northumbrian Smallpipes, enabling crisp articulation and smooth tonal projection.
Key Features:
Pitch: F (notated as G in Northumbrian convention)
Material: Synthetic reed
Response: Clear, bright tone with stable pitch
Compatibility: 9-Key Chanter – extended range including F naturals & G sharps
Adjustment: Ready to play on delivery (minor tuning may be required based on humidity or playing style)
This reed provides excellent control for intricate fingering, making it ideal for both intermediate and professional players.
This complete set includes four pre-configured drone reeds, eliminating the need for separate purchases. These reeds are tailored specifically for the F (G) tuning of the chanter to ensure harmonic balance.
Drone Reed Design:
Body: Brass construction – rich, resonant tone and corrosion resistance
Tongue: Plastic – humidity-resistant, long-lasting, and low maintenance
Tuning: Adjustable for tonic (F), fifth (C), and octave (F) harmonies
Integration: Pre-balanced to complement chanter pitch and volume
The brass body provides warmth and harmonic depth, while the plastic tongue ensures consistent performance, even in changing environments.
This Northumbrian chanter offers extended musical versatility:
Standard scale: F–G–A–Bb–C–D–E–F–G (closed fingering)
9-Key expansion includes: F naturals & G sharps (both octaves)
Staccato articulation and fluid transitions
Tuned and tested for concert-grade performance
✔️ Complete Northumbrian Smallpipes Set (Cocobolo wood)
✔️ Handcrafted 9-Key Chanter
✔️ 1 Synthetic Handcrafted Chanter Reed
✔️ 4 Brass-Body Plastic-Tongue Drone Reeds
✔️ Nickel-Plated Metalwork & Hickory Mounts
✔️ Padded Carry Case for Protection
✔️ Fingering Chart + Reed Care Instructions
For Best Performance:
Store in stable humidity and temperature conditions
Clean reeds regularly with a soft brush
Inspect plastic tongues for wear; replace if needed
Reeds are user-adjustable, small tuning tweaks recommended for new environments
Longevity Tips:
Avoid moisture buildup in the chanter
Keep bellows airtight and check stock seals
Periodic re-oiling of wooden parts preserves tone and finish
The Northumbrian Smallpipes are an iconic instrument of northern England’s folk tradition, with a legacy spanning over 250 years.
From the 18th-century William Dixon manuscripts to modern masters like Kathryn Tickell, this refined instrument continues to inspire musicians worldwide.
With its closed chanter, gentle drones, and bellows-blown design, it’s perfectly suited for indoor sessions, recitals, and folk ensembles blending beautifully with fiddles and accordions alike.
✔️ Authorized retailer for specialist smallpipe makers
✔️ Fully tested and tuned before shipping
✔️ Inclusive of both chanter and drone reeds – ready to play
✔️ Expert after-sales guidance and reed adjustment support
🎶 Hakam Din Bagpipes, Experience the heritage and refined tone of the Northumbrian Smallpipes, handcrafted from premium Cocobolo wood and fully equipped for your next performance.
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