With its full range of strengths, good volume, and wide chanter compatibility, the Warnock Pipe Chanter Reed is relied on by many pipers and bands.

The molded B Flat Shepherd Pipe Chanter Reed is perfectly suited to the Shepherd B Flat Orchestral Pipe Chanter, and is also compatible with other B Flat chanters. Standard reeds will also work in B Flat chanters, but this reed is more plug-and-play. Using a B Flat chanter reed is not enough to make a standard pitch chanter perform in B Flat. However, this reed may also be a good fit for pre-1970's vintage flatter chanters. Made in Scotland with Shepherd technical precision and consistency.

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.

Designed to re-create the sound of cane, Canning Drone Reeds generate rich harmonics. The full bass and resonant tenors complement each other magnificently. This superior quality of sound combined with the consistent quality of production make Canning reads an excellent choice.

                  

With the Tone Protector reed cap, your pipe chanter reed is protected, humidified, and ready to play. The digital display on the Tone Protector shows temperature and humidity readings, allowing you to see the results and and know when to replace the 2-way humidification packet. Having a performance-ready reed saves time and adds peace of mind. To install the packet, squeeze the soft rubber body of the Tone Protector and remove the digital cap. Then, fold and wrap the 2-way packet in the interior channel. Packets will last longer in moist climates and when the pipes are played frequently. Designed by Jori Chisholm of Bagpipelessons.com.

Features of the Tone Protector:

 

Reed bridles are used by some pipers to adjust the strength and pitch of pipe and practice chanter reeds.

 

 

 

The classic molded Shepherd Pipe Chanter Reed is a tried and tested reed among top bands and soloists.

What Shepherd Says about Shepherd Pipe Chanter Reeds: "Our superior production methods and strict quality control at each stage of manufacture (10 stages in total) ensure that the length of the Shepherd reed remains constant in relation to its other variables. The end result - a unique reed produced and finished by a combination of dedicated craftsmen and advanced machinery techniques and providing greater efficiency, easy adjustment for weaker blowers and easy adjustment to raise pitch. This consistency makes it easier to manipulate the reed for the required strength and still maintained its desired consistency of pitch and vibrancy."