Hebridean Reeds - Highland pipe chanter reed

***Recent batch of reeds is now sold out however next batch of reeds to be added to the website the week of Monday 19th August 2024****

 

 

Ridge cut Highland pipe chanter reed, with a copper staple. Our reeds are made in small batches from Spanish cane. The reeds are designed to be played in a variety of pipe chanters and are tested in several different chanters by today's leading makers including Naill, Shepherd and McCallum.

Reed strength is measured with a pressure gauge and categorised as follows: 

Easy/Medium: 28-32 inches of water (Approximately)

Medium: 32-36 inches of water (Approximately)

Standard pitch reeds pitch around 476-482hz depending on the pipe chanter and playing conditions. 

Bb reeds are tested in Shepherd Orchestral Pipe chanters. (please note no Bb reeds are currently in stock) 

The reeds are carefully packaged in small cardboard boxes featuring our Hebridean Reeds logo. 

All orders are sent using Royal Mail tracked 48. 

If you are able to place an order on the website then reeds are in stock and will be posted out to you within 48 hours. 

For large orders, please contact us directly for an estimated turnaround time. 

For any queries, please get in touch.