Bagpipe Chanter Reeds

Abbott $11.00 each

Abedour $11.00each EMH

Apps Solo G3 $14.00 EMH

Apps Band G-4 $14.00 ea EMH

EZ $19.00 each EMH

Gilmour (currently not available)

MacLellan $17.00 each EMH

McAllister $15.00 each

McCann $12.00 each EMH

MacPhee 10.75 each

MG $14.50 each

Ross $15.00 each EM

Shepherd $14.00 each MH

Warmac $13.00 ea EMH

Warnock $15.00 each EMH

Probably the most important reed in a bagpipe is the Chanter Reed. The Chanter is the instrument on the pipes on which we play the melody. The reed for the chanter is a double reed like the one used for an oboe or bassoon. It consists of 2 pieces of cane mounted on a tube with a lacquered hemp. The 2 pieces of cane vibrate together, creating the sound. Today, there are also reeds made of synthetic materials though, in my opinion, they don't have the tonal quality of a cane reed.
The reeds below are a representation of most of the reed makers whose products are available in the US. Again, I have my favorites. I personally like the McCann's and the Shepherds. In my own experience, I have found them to be consistently good.
The market is much different than it used to be. In the old days, you could go into a bagpipe shop and the proprietor would put a box of reeds in front of you. You could then blow and test each reed until you found the few that you wanted to buy. Today, because of liability and fear of infectious disease, that is currently not an option.
Below are some books that you can read and some tools available to help you get the most from your reed investment. I personally find that I need to adjust most of the reeds that I buy to my own strength. In 99% of the cases, I never remove material. I am able to make the adjustment with a pair of 90% needle nose pliers and a mandril. This is a very worthwhile skill to learn as a bagpiper.
I highly recommend all of the manufacturers on this page. You will, no doubt, develop favorites of your own. Again, education and skills practiced will make you a better reed consumer.