Irish War/Brian Boru Pipes - 5 Key Chanter

 

The Brian Boru Pipes were invented and patented in 1908 by Henry Starck, a bagpiper. And were manufactured in consultation with William O'Duane. The Brian Boru pipe is related to the Great Highland Bagpipe but with a chanter that adds four to thirteen keys to extend the upper and lower ends of the scale and optionally adds chromatic notes. His original pipes changed the drone configuration to a single tenor drone pitched one octave below the chanter, a baritone drone pitched one-fifth below the tenor drone, and a bass drone pitched two octaves below the chanter, following the drone set-up of the Northumbrian Half-long pipes. Some later designs of these pipes reverted to the Great Highland Bagpipe configuration of two tenor drones and one bass drone. The Brian Boru bagpipe was played for several years by the pipe band in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and several civilian pipe bands. It is still played in Ireland but has lost its former popularity. Bagpipe makers in both the United Kingdom and Pakistan still make these.

 

These Pipes come with plenty of options and features.

 

Features:

Ready to play

100% air-tight SYNTHETIC Bag

Soft Padded Carrying case, very lightweight and easy to carry.

For Reeds:

Based on the recommendation of our piper friend, the Pipe Dreams Ezee Chanter reed is suggested for use. However, it is essential to note that this particular reed requires soaking before use to function correctly.

These pipes are in the key of A and consist of a bass drone in A that plays with Henderson Harmonic Drone Reeds, a middle E baritone drone utilizing the Pipe Dreams Baritone Ezee Drone Reed, and an A tenor drone that also plays with Henderson Harmonic Drone Reeds.

It is essential to remember that the chanter reed and drone reeds are not included and must be purchased separately from the manufacturers.

Additionally, we have discovered that a sound sample of our pipes is available on YouTube at the following link.

During the checkout process, customers are presented with the option to select either Indian Cocobolo or African Blackwood for the materials used to construct the Chanter and Drones. Additionally, they may choose from either Nickle or Brass for the 5 Keys. Furthermore, customers are also given the choice to purchase bagpipes with or without the chanter, or simply the chanter by itself.

 

Contact us if you have any questions.

 

Usual handling time for standard order is 5-7 Days

Usual handling time for Custom Order is 20-25 Days