Discover the careful craftsmanship and consistent performance of the G1 Original Pipe Chanter Reed. Every cane tube is individually selected, with only material meeting G1’s exacting quality standards progressing into production.
Depending on the growing season, G1 sources its cane from respected growers in France and Spain. The selected cane is then treated and prepared using a specialized process developed exclusively for G1 reeds.
Production takes place in small batches to maintain close attention to quality. Each reed is individually tested, varnished, and tested again before being approved for sale. Reeds that do not satisfy G1’s standards are rejected, helping ensure dependable craftsmanship and performance.
Available in six strengths, the G1 Original Reed allows pipers to choose a response suited to their chanter, blowing pressure, and playing preferences.
Product Highlights:
Hand-selected natural cane construction
Cane sourced from growers in France and Spain according to season
Specialized preparation process exclusive to G1
Manufactured in carefully controlled small batches
Individually tested before and after varnishing
Reeds that fail G1’s standards are rejected
Available in six strengths
Suitable for Highland bagpipe chanters
Specifications:
Brand: G1
Product: Original Pipe Chanter Reed
Product type: Highland bagpipe chanter reed
Material: Natural cane
Cane origin: France or Spain, depending on season
Manufacturing method: Small-batch production
Quality control: Individually tested, varnished, and retested
Available strengths: Very Easy, Easy, Easy Plus, Medium, Medium Plus, and Hard
Shipping
We offer $7.95 flat-rate shipping to the lower 48 states. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is calculated by weight during checkout.
Orders over $300 receive free ground shipping to the lower 48 states.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.)
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.