B chanter recommendations?

dyersituations · Post by **dyersituations** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 1:28 pm

Any recommendations on a reasonably price B chanter (sub $1K)? I will set aside more money if necessary.

I started on a D practice set about a year ago, and while I love the instrument, I think I would prefer playing a more mellow/quiet chanter (especially for playing solo and practicing). After listening a bunch to the Mick O'Brien albums with his B set, the B chanter might be the sound I'm looking for.

It seems like there are both fewer B chanter makers and fewer used B chanters for sale.

Thanks much.

P.S. - Feel free to PM opinions if you'd rather.

Fergmaun · Post by **Fergmaun** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:15 pm

I would recommend Andreas Rogge in Germany www.uilleann-pipes.de

Cheers

Fergus

DjUntzUntz · Post by **DjUntzUntz** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:32 pm

good luck in your search

Caspermilktoast · Post by **Caspermilktoast** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 3:53 pm

I am planning on selling two B chanter and a set of drones. I have a B made by Childress. Cocobolo with C nat key. Also have a Kennedy B in Rosewood, also has a C nat key. The drones are cocobolo with pear mounts made by myself. They look and sound really nice. Pm me if interested in anything.

BigDavy · Post by **BigDavy** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:13 pm

Benoît Tremolières B chanter available now and in your price range.

David

An Draighean · Post by **An Draighean** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:25 pm

I love my Martin Preshaw B set, but a chanter of his would be above your budget.

dyersituations · Post by **dyersituations** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:47 pm

Thanks for the recommendations. I've heard good things about Rogge chanters. And the price is only a little bit above what I was thinking of spending.

BigDavy wrote:Benoît Tremolières B chanter available now and in your price range.

David

I've seen his chanters listed before, but I haven't read much about the chanters. Does anyone have experience with them? I know he's a member on the boards.

oliver · Post by **oliver** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:47 am

I have tried them and can tell you what I think through PM if you like.

geoff wooff · Post by **geoff wooff** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 4:43 am

If possible try to buy something locally made. As I recall there is a maker in Portland Or.

dyersituations · Post by **dyersituations** » Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:40 am

geoff wooff wrote:If possible try to buy something locally made. As I recall there is a maker in Portland Or.

Brad Angus is located nearby in Vancouver, WA. His chanters are a good amount more than I was thinking of spending, but based on recommendations so far, I might reconsider how much I plan to spend.

gariwerd · Post by **gariwerd** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 5:50 am

Kenneth McNichol in Scotland makes B pipes. B chanters start at $US700. Keys are $US80 extra.

PJ · Post by PJ » Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:22 am

There's a McNicoll B chanter for sale on uilleannobsession.com

dyersituations · Post by **dyersituations** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:44 pm

Does anyone have experience with Kenneth McNicholl's chanters? That being said the chanter on uilleann obsession has been sold.

BigDavy · Post by **BigDavy** » Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:08 pm

The man himself playing playing his B chanters.
Improvisation on a theme
G Drone B Set uilleann pipes
Half set in B
3/4 set in B

David

PS Kenny's website.
KM bagpipes

gariwerd · Post by **gariwerd** » Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:57 am

I have a McNicholl D chanter. Two serious players here both said it was excellent chanter when they tried it.

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