B chanter recommendations?

Uilleann Pipes
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Any recommendations on a reasonably price B chanter (sub $1K)? I will set aside more money if necessary.

I started on a D practice set about a year ago, and while I love the instrument, I think I would prefer playing a more mellow/quiet chanter (especially for playing solo and practicing). After listening a bunch to the Mick O’Brien albums with his B set, the B chanter might be the sound I’m looking for.

It seems like there are both fewer B chanter makers and fewer used B chanters for sale.

Thanks much.

P.S. - Feel free to PM opinions if you’d rather.

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I would recommend Andreas Rogge in Germany www.uilleann-pipes.de

Cheers

Fergus

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good luck in your search

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I am planning on selling two B chanter and a set of drones. I have a B made by Childress. Cocobolo with C nat key. Also have a Kennedy B in Rosewood, also has a C nat key. The drones are cocobolo with pear mounts made by myself. They look and sound really nice. Pm me if interested in anything.

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Benoît Tremolières B chanter available now and in your price range.

David

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I love my Martin Preshaw B set, but a chanter of his would be above your budget.

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Thanks for the recommendations. I’ve heard good things about Rogge chanters. And the price is only a little bit above what I was thinking of spending.

I’ve seen his chanters listed before, but I haven’t read much about the chanters. Does anyone have experience with them? I know he’s a member on the boards.

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I have tried them and can tell you what I think through PM if you like.

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If possible try to buy something locally made. As I recall there is a maker in Portland Or.

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Brad Angus is located nearby in Vancouver, WA. His chanters are a good amount more than I was thinking of spending, but based on recommendations so far, I might reconsider how much I plan to spend.

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Kenneth McNichol in Scotland makes B pipes. B chanters start at $US700. Keys are $US80 extra.

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There’s a McNicoll B chanter for sale on uilleannobsession.com

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Does anyone have experience with Kenneth McNicholl’s chanters? That being said the chanter on uilleann obsession has been sold.

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The man himself playing playing his B chanters.
Improvisation on a theme
G Drone B Set uilleann pipes
Half set in B
3/4 set in B

David

PS Kenny’s website.
KM bagpipes

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I have a McNicholl D chanter. Two serious players here both said it was excellent chanter when they tried it.

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I purchased a lovely half set in B last summer from Bill Haneman.

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You might also consider Richard Patkos. I have a B chanter of his that I love! Stable, sweet tone, and in tune. He is probably in, or close to your price range. Bruce Childress also makes B chanters.

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I’d be more than cautious with Patkos… Everybody probably knows why…

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Martin Preshaw was making up a bunch of unkeyed or one-key chanters the other day. You may want to contact him and see if one is a B in the works, and if so, what the price would be. I have a 5-key B from him, and it is both lovely sounding, and looking.

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Sorry, but this seems a little over the top!

Arbo