We know our bagpipes are of the highest quality and are tested, set-up and played to ensure the bagpipes that leave our workshop are of the highest quality. We also design and tailor the bagpipes to suit your desired style and decoration, so you get a truly unique and valued instrument.

Are Kilberry bagpipes good?

We know our bagpipes are of the highest quality and are tested, set-up and played to ensure the bagpipes that leave our workshop are of the highest quality. We also design and tailor the bagpipes to suit your desired style and decoration, so you get a truly unique and valued instrument.

Are McCallum bagpipes good?

McCallum Bagpipes have a reputation as a great sounding bagpipe and a very cost effective alternative with exceptional customer service. This review is of a set of AB2 Bagpipes which are one of the better “entry level” sets. They come with nickel ferrules, slides and ring caps and imitation ivory Projecting mounts.

How much is a set of bagpipes?

So how much will a set of used bagpipes cost? If we had to put a number on it, you should plan to spend anywhere from $600 USD for a used set of pipes, all the way to $8000 for a set of new or a vintage collectable full silver engraved pipes.

How many hours does it take to learn the bagpipes?

You’ll be ready for pipes after some time on the practice chanter learning tunes and embellishments. For many, that’s 6-12 months. But there are things you can be practicing on a Highland bagpipe even early on, and some adult beginners like the motivation of having the bagpipes in hand.

What are bagpipes worth?

An appraiser will tell you that bagpipes are worth between $5 and about $8,000 assuming there is no extraneous intangible characteristics such as historical significance, like a set of bagpipes having been played on D-Day.

Are Wallace bagpipes good?

Wallace pipes continue to serve the piping world as a well known and reputable bagpipe maker.

Can you play bagpipes quietly?

The bagpipes are a very limited instrument in many ways. You can’t have breaks between the notes. There’s no dynamics: you can’t play loud and then quiet. And you can’t change the timbre, [or] the flavor of the sound.

Why choose Kelly Kilberry bagpipes?

Kilberry Bagpipes are proud to be supported by the prestigious and established piper, Douglas Murray. His impressive achievements include winning the Double Gold Medal for piobaireachd and leading the Police Scotland Fife Pipe Band as their Pipe Major. Follow the link below to find out why he plays Kilberry Bagpipes

How is the price of a bagpipe Service determined?

Each bagpipe service is individually priced based on the work asked to be done by the customer. Some of our products… Learning to Play Bagpipes! Ciaren Ross playing his set of Kilberry Bagpipes! This opens in a new window. Click here to see the set that Ciaren is playing! Do you want to upgrade/refresh or change the look of your pipes?

When can I order my bagpipes for Christmas?

If you would like your bagpipes, smallpipes or chamber pipes delivered in time for Christmas, you have until midnight on the 22nd of November to order! Click hear to read more…

What is an artisan bagpipes?

Artisan bagpipes means keeping the bagpipes hand-made and traditional. We know our bagpipes are of the highest quality and are tested, set-up and played to ensure the bagpipes that leave our workshop are of the highest quality.