PLASTIC GREAT HIGHLAND BAGPIPE
Description
- Acetal Resin - Ertacetal® C
- Half combed
- Plain Canmore GORE-TEX® Bag with ZIP
- Deiv Plastic Drone Reed
- Black Cotton Sweatshirt Bag Cover
- Black Wool Cords
- Soft Carrying Case
A high-volume, sturdy, and durable bagpipe, ideal as a starter set, to complement your existing instruments, or as a replacement for extreme conditions such as cold, rain, trekking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, wild parties, etc.
If you already have your own chanter, you can purchase just the drones. You can also purchase a complete set with Broadleys chanters and choose between the Legacy, Trad, and Bright models.
Fingering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Concept, All-Weather Usability, Purpose
Why choose a Great Highland Bagpipe made entirely of plastic?
This instrument is designed as the ultimate "workhorse" or backup pipe to complement your traditional wooden GHB. It is built for extreme situations where wood could easily crack or be damaged: freezing temperatures, heavy rain, outdoor performances, mountain trekking, climbing, mountain bike adventures, or wild festival gigs.
What are the structural advantages of Delrin/Plastic over wood?
High-density engineering plastic is virtually indestructible, completely waterproof, and immune to thermal shocks. It carries zero risk of cracking, requires no oiling treatments, and remains completely stable regardless of weather or humidity conditions.
2. Acoustic Performance and Tone
Does the plastic GHB sound different from a wooden one?
The internal bore profiles and drone chambers have been specifically engineered to deliver a surprisingly warm, harmonic-rich, and mellow sound that closely emulates the acoustic response of traditional tone-wood.
Does the instrument require a warm-up period before playing?
No. Unlike natural wood, plastic does not need breath warmth to stabilize its internal bore. Your pitch remains steady right from the first blow, allowing you to play immediately even in freezing outdoor conditions.
3. Purchase Options, Chanter, and Fingering
Can I order the bagpipe without a chanter?
Yes. You can choose to order the complete instrument with a chanter or select the option without a chanter if you prefer to use your existing pipe chanter.
What fingering and key does it use?
As a traditional Great Highland Bagpipe pitched in B♭, it uses standard GHB fingering, classical technique, and the traditional piping repertoire.
4. Care, Dehumidification, and Maintenance
What is the purpose of the sponges inside the drone stocks?
Inside the drone stocks are natural foam sponges that dehumidify the airflow and ensure smooth, even air delivery to the drone reeds. They should be checked periodically and replaced as needed using the spare set included in the package (never place sponges inside the blowpipe stock).
What should I do after playing in tough conditions?
After every session, always detach the blowpipe from the stock to allow proper joint ventilation and prevent residual moisture from weakening the thread wrappings. Wipe away any internal condensation with a cloth before storing.
5. Synthetic Bag and Included Items
What are the benefits of the included synthetic bag?
The synthetic bag delivers perfect airtightness, great breathability, and requires zero seasoning or waterproofing maintenance. The integrated zipper allows quick internal inspection and easy cleaning after playing in wet or dusty outdoor environments.
What is included in the package?
The Plastic GHB comes complete with a Delrin drone set, synthetic bag, cover, blowpipe, synthetic drone reeds, replacement sponges, joint wrapping thread, and a padded carrying case (the chanter and chanter reed are included depending on the option chosen during purchase).
6. After-Sales Support and Technical Support
Do you provide post-sale support and spare parts?
Absolutely. As a direct artisan workshop, we offer ongoing after-sales support, spare parts, joint wrapping thread, and technical assistance with reed tuning and setup.
