Pipes Ordered

[highland mafia]

You are certainly right about it being a golden age for pipes. You really can't go wrong these days. Any set from a known name is most always going to be a quality instrument. And with I think all makers offering excellant service and warranties well.. You're going to be happy most times. My first set of pipes were Kintails when I was about 8 yrs old. My next set was a old set of Gillanders. Now I play McCallums. And of the three pipes I think the McCallums are the best in terms of quality. And with the huge advances in piping tech. Moisture control, great bags both leather and gortex, valves, reed tech itself is amazing stuff. I remember when I was a kid everything was cane reeds with a peice of hair in the tongue, seasoned leather bags, and a little leather flapper valve. It's a wonder they ever worked at all! LOL..