The Shepherd Orchestral Pipe Chanter is pitched at 466 Hz, concert pitch Bb. This is the older traditional pitch of the bagpipe. The lower pitched chanter allows the bagpipe to be played with other instruments in the key of Bb. The orchestral chanter has been on the market since 2006. You may need drone reed extenders or low-pitch drone reeds to bring the drones in line with the chanter.

This Peter Henderson chanter, designed for soloists, is crafted from quality African Blackwood to achieve the rich sound competing solo pipers seek. This pipe chanter also comes with a plastic reed protector and a nice storage case with the Peter Henderson logo in a gold foil.

This is a premium-quality tartan cover, made with authentic Black Watch tartan cloth and crafted with attention to detail. The stitching is all nicely finished, and there are extra features: a zippered bottom and a Velcro back. Made in the UK.

This padded drum bag offers an extra layer of protection, helping to prevent scuffs and scrapes. Two handles make maneuvering the drum easier. The case accommodates all 28 x 12, 28 x 14, and 28 x 16 drum styles we offer from Andante, Pearl, and Premier. Tuxedo bags are made by Humes & Berg.

This light-blowing practice reed is a great fit for most chanters and a customer favorite. This reed also pairs well with older wooden chanters and UK-made chanters.

We believe a great reed should be easy to find. We store and select reeds with care. For pipe chanter and practice chanter reed details and compatibility, see our Reed Chart.