I was checking out some bagpipe makers’ websites and found some interesting facts. Naill bagpipes are widely respected as the best Highland bagpipes being made for the past 25 years. On their website I found a little bit of interesting info which makes their success not so big of a surprisse if you play simple system flute.
Here’s why:
“David Naill and Co was founded in 1977 by Leslie Cowell. Formally apprenticed to H. Starck of London. It was not long before the Naill chanter was winning prizes at the highest level, demand was growing very fast, and Leslie was joined in 1980 by his son Martin. Over the last twenty three years, and using the experience gained whilst in the employment of such firms as Boosey and Hawkes, and Ruddall Carte etc. D Naill and Co have made every effort to modernise the way in which bagpipes, and Chanters are made.Consistency in production when one is dealing with higher levels of output require up to date methods.”
http://www.naill-bagpipes.com/ is the URL.
Cheers,
Aaron