The hole spacing is very similar to the Highland chanter, and this allows the Highland player to play a quiet instrument with a beautiful character all its own. If you are new to the instrument, it is worth noting that the Scottish Smallpipes are not merely a cut-down version of the Highland Bagpipes, with bellows attached. Their dimensions, reeds and overall design are quite different. Any smallpipes based on a Highland practice chanter with a plastic reed will give an inferior tone in comparison to our sets. Mounts can be artificial ivory, or boxwood.
Metalwork is brass.
The overall design of the sets is attractive but without elaborate decoration. Nickel plating is available at extra cost. All our sets are reeded, tuned and set up to the same high standards. The bag is hand-stitched leather, covered in a choice of dark blue, bottle green or black velvet. Bellows are made from black leather hand-stitched to hardwood cheeks.