can someone tell me about these bagpipes

[MadBagpiper]

P1's are great pipes. I've got a set along with a set of MacLellans.
The two sets are both extremely reliable and absolutely solid pipes. Now that I have a really nice set I can really see now that the Dunbars are worth every penny, not to mention the fact that the maintance on them is little to none! They've got good harmonics and they really blend nicely with a good chanter/reed setup (MacCallum chanters complement the drones quite nicely).
As for Soutars I havent really had much dealing with their pipes but their chanters and reeds leave very little to be desired. I've also heard about bad business with them (the makers). I would advise against them and go with the Dunbars from www.hotpipes.com

[kypnkilt]

As for Soutars I havent really had much dealing with their pipes but their chanters and reeds leave very little to be desired. I've also heard about bad business with them (the makers).

I will concur about the reeds and chanter, however, the pipes themselves are of good quality and I have dealt with Duncan in the past with positive results. There have been a few "bad apples" that have stirred the pot sort of speak in the recent past but has in no way diminished the final product. If Soutars were an option to buy, then I would highly suggest sticks and stocks only and build from there. They also make a very nice set of 3/4 pipes.