Reed for Peter White Chanter
Posted on April 14th, 2010 by Admin
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Reed Made By:
Steve Pribyl
Posted by:
Steve Pribyl
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Reed Type:
Chanter
Date Constructed:
4/10/10
Pipemaker:
Peter White
Key:
D
Staple Type:
Rolled
Staple Details:
Blank: .5" at wide end. .45" at narrow end
Staple Length:
2 1/8"
Head Material:
Arundo donax
Head Width:
.45"
Cane Tube Diameter:
.82"
Overall Length:
3 3/8" The A on this chanter is extremely flat. The only way I could get most of the notes in tune is by adding cork to the back D hole and the B hole, and inserting a thick rush up to the A hole. Cardboard tube is added to the bell end to lower the bottom D.
I haven't figured out a way to make the bridle smooth: note the marks from the pliers. Maybe I need some plastic pliers?