# MacLellan vs Fred Morrison Smallpipes by McCallum

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**Created:** [November 2, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://www.chiffandfipple.com/t/maclellan-vs-fred-morrison-smallpipes-by-mccallum/151089 "2026-11-02T21:22:27Z")\
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Sorry if this is redundant, but I haven’t found a thread comparing the two prominent “budget” makers available in the US.

I’m in the market for a beautiful-sounding set of bellows-driven smallpipes under $2.5k USD. It seems like the obvious answer is MacLellan. Roddy’s cocobolo smallpipes sound incredible to me and I’m considering a set in mopani.

I’m wondering if there is any reason for me to consider the Fred Morrison smallpipes instead? Has anyone tried the two and opted for McCallum?