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LOW-PITCHED PIPES?

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May 15, 1996, 3:00:00 AM5/15/96

As it seems, the pitch of the scottish bagpipe has gone up substantially =

during the last century, maybe because the bands have been trying to =

achieve a slicker, more smooth sound, which they indeed have.
Sometimes though, I feel, the sound has become *too* shiny, like a =

shining stonewall without any surface-structure to it.

I remember hearing an older recording of a band that seemed more =

low-pitched and I loved the dark, fullflowing sound coming out of their =

chanters.
Has anyone else thought about this and is there anyway to get hold of =

such a pipe or to to order it from a maker?
I would love to try one, maybe tuned all the way down to a regular =

440"a"...

Bj=F6rn Olsson

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May 16, 1996, 3:00:00 AM5/16/96

Is this FAQ material?

Two makers that I know of are making A-440 highland pipes:

Mike MacHarg
RFD 2, Rt. 14, Box 286
South Royalton, VT
05068 USA
Phone: 802-763-8812

Hamish Moore
Grianach
St. Mary's Rd.
Birnam, by Dunkeld
Perthshire
PH8 0BJ Scotland
Phone: 01350 727 474

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