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by Fred Morrison by Fred Morrison
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GUARANTEE Your new set of McCALLUM BAGPIPES is guaranteed for a period of five years from the date of purchase, provided proof of purchase is available or, alternatively, five years from the date of manufacture stamped on the bass mid-joint pin. In the unlikely event of a manufacturing defect in your new set of McCALLUM BAGPIPES, it should be returned to: McCALLUM BAGPIPES (for UK customers) The original seller (for ALL customers outwith the UK) Excluded from this guarantee are normal signs of wear and tear or damage caused by inappropriate use, and pipe bags. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights and does not effect them in anyway. IMPORTANT For this guarantee to be valid the bagpipe must be within five years of the manufacturing date as stamped on the bass mid-joint pin, or alternatively, for bagpipes outside this period but within five years since the date of purchase, proof of purchase is required.
All pipes supplied with a 5 year, no quibble, guarantee. Moorfield Industrial Estate, Troon Road, Kilmarnock, KA2 0BA Tel. +44 (0)1563 527002 • Fax. +44 (0)1563 530260 www.mccallumbagpipes.com • email: info@mccallumbagpipes.com A Sound Investment
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SCOTTISH smallpipes
by Fred Morrison
Fred Morrison Scottish Smallpipes are a beautifully crafted precision musical instrument with great sound quality. Smallpipes have a softer, mellower and sweeter sound than the Highland pipes, making them ideal for playing at home or in a group setting where volume might be an issue. The fingering technique is the same as the Highland pipes and they are increasingly popular with Highland pipers who wish to enrich their piping experience by trying something new. Fred Morrison Smallpipes are available in the keys of A or D, or as a combination set of both keys. Apart from the key note, the main difference between the A and D sets is the physical size of the chanter and the quality of sound. The key of A chanter is approximately the same size as a Highland pipe chanter, but the key of D chanter is much smaller and it will take most pipers time to adjust to the smaller size and spacing of the holes. You can hear sound samples and watch Fred talk about and play both sets of pipes here:
• Introduction to key of A smallpipes on YouTube • Introduction to key of D smallpipes on YouTube • Introduction to combination A/D smallpipes on YouTube We can supply bellows-blown or mouth-blown models. On Fred’s recommendation, the bellows-blown pipes are fitted with a specially designed synthetic bag, which help the drones to sit up across the chest and sit very well at the neck. The luxury hand-made bellows are fully padded with plush leather cushions on the front and back to ensure comfort and ease of play. The bellows are made from the highest quality components, including a double leather skirt and beechwood paddles, to ensure many years of great playing. Mouth-blown sets are fitted with gortex bags with a full moisture control system. A drone switch can be added as an optional extra. Fred Morrison recommends this for the following reasons: “The drone switch is something I could not do without. It shuts off the drones with a click of the lever and is of great assistance to the piper regardless of level of expertise and experience. The learner or first time bellows player is able to shut off the drones in order to focus on achieving and maintaining a steady sound on the chanter, for example, holding a low A and striving to maintain as steady a sound as possible whilst trying a simple slow air. As the player becomes more accustomed to the bellows, he can gradually bring in the drones and repeat these exercises. The drone switch is also very useful for the advanced or professional player who can switch on a beautiful chordal sound slickly and avoid a “growling up” effect. The switch also allows the piper to start/ stop cleanly – especially when playing with other instruments – to bring in the drone sound as an added texture in a musical arrangement. For players giving performances, the constant playing of the drones while the pipes are being tuned can be irritating to an audience. The drone switch is also of great benefit in allowing the piper to switch off the drones between tuning.” PAGE 3
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BB/SPA1 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES BB/SPD1 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES African Blackwood Bellows-operated Scottish Smallpipes available in the key of A or D. With plain ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and imitation ivory chanter sole. Supplied with hand-made leather bellows. This set does not have a drone switch to start and stop the drones. Every set comes complete with: Synthetic pipe bag; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane c hanter reed; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee. Fred Morrison Smallpipes are available in the keys of A or D.
The key of A set is pictured on these pages. Apart from the key note, the main difference between the A and D sets is the physical size of the chanter and the quality of sound. The key of A chanter is approximately the same size as a Highland pipe chanter, but the key of D chanter is much smaller and it will take most pipers time to adjust to the smaller size and spacing of the holes. You can hear sound samples and watch Fred talk about and play both sets of pipes here: • Key of A smallpipes on YouTube • Key of D smallpipes on YouTube
BB/SPA1 Drone plugs
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BB/SPA1 Imitation ivory chanter sole
BB/SPA1 Plain ferrule and common stock
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BB/SPA2 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES BB/SPD2 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES African Blackwood Bellows-operated Scottish Smallpipes available in the key of A or D. With plain ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and imitation ivory chanter sole. Supplied with hand-made leather bellows. This set has a drone switch to start and stop the drones. Every set comes complete with: Synthetic pipe bag; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane chanter reed; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee. Fred Morrison Smallpipes are available in the keys of A or D.
The key of A set is pictured on these pages. See page 4 for more information.
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BB/SPA3 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES BB/SPD3 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES African Blackwood Bellows-operated Scottish Smallpipes available in the key of A or D. With engraved ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and imitation ivory chanter sole. Supplied with hand-made leather bellows. This set does not have a drone switch to start and stop the drones. Every set comes complete with: Synthetic pipe bag; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane chanter reed; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee. Fred Morrison Smallpipes are available in the keys of A or D.
The key of A set is pictured on these pages. See page 4 for more information.
BB/SPA3 Drone plugs
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BB/SPA3 Celtic-engraved ferrule and common stock
BB/SPA3 Imitation ivory chanter sole
The BB/SPA3 set can also feature Zoomorphic, Thistle or Victorian-engraved patterns
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BB/SPA4 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES BB/SPD4 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES African Blackwood Bellows-operated Scottish Smallpipes available in the key of A or D. With engraved ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and imitation ivory chanter sole. Supplied with hand-made leather bellows. This set has a drone switch to start and stop the drones. Every set comes complete with: Synthetic pipe bag; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane chanter reed; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee.
The BB/SPA4 set can also feature Zoomorphic, Thistle or Victorian-engraved patterns
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BB/SPA4 Celtic-engraved ferrule and common stock with drone switch
BB/SPA4 Drone plugs
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BB/SPA4/M SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES BB/SPD4/M SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES African Blackwood Bellows-operated Scottish Smallpipes available in the key of A or D. With engraved ferrules, mopane wood drone tops and plain chanter sole. Supplied with hand-made leather bellows. This set has a drone switch to start and stop the drones. Every set comes complete with: Synthetic pipe bag; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane chanter reed; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee.
The BB/SPA4/M set can also feature Zoomorphic, Thistle or Victorian-engraved patterns
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BB/SPA4/M Plain chanter sole
BB/SPA4/M Celtic-engraved ferrule and common stock with drone switch
BB/SPA4/M Drone plugs
Fred Morrison Smallpipes are available in the keys of A or D.
The key of A set is pictured on these pages. See page 4 for more information.
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BB/SPA1/&D/COM SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES Bellows-operated Scottish Smallpipes in a key of A & D combination. Four drone version with plain ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and chanter sole.
BB/SPA3/&D/COM SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES Bellows-operated Scottish Smallpipes in a key of A & D combination. Four drone version with engraved ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and chanter sole.
African Blackwood Every set comes complete with: Hand-made leather bellows; synthetic pipe bag; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane chanter reed; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee. BB/SPA3/&D/COM/Z Zoomorphic pattern
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BB/SPA3/&D/COM/T Thistle pattern
BB/SPA3/&D/COM/V Victorian pattern
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BB/SPA3/&D/COM/C Celtic pattern
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4. Fit a plug into the smallest drone 3. Fit a plug into the baritone drone 2. Open the hole at the side of the baritone
1. Fit the longer of the two chanters
BB/SPA1/&D/COM Plain ferrule and common stock
TO PLAY IN THE KEY OF A
4. Unplug the three shortest drones 3. Close the hole at the side of the baritone 2. Fit a plug into the longest drone
Imitation ivory chanter sole 1. Fit the shorter of the two chanters
TO PLAY IN THE KEY OF D
Drone plugs
The instrument pictured here is the BB/SPA1/&D/COM set-up in the key of A
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Please follow the diagram and dimensions to aid you in the correct assembly of your
198mm 71mm
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Key of A Bass Drone
fit the common stock, chanter and valve
Key of A Tenor Drone
cotton thread, and use waxed hemp to
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MB/SPA1 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES MB/SPD1 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES African Blackwood Mouth-blown Scottish Smallpipes available in the key of A or D. With plain alloy ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and imitation ivory chanter sole. This set does not have a drone switch to start and stop the drones. Every set comes complete with: Synthetic pipe bag; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane chanter reed; drone and chanter moisture control system; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee.
Fred Morrison Smallpipes are available in the keys of A or D.
The key of A set is pictured on these pages. See page 4 for more information. MB/SPA1 Drone plugs
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MB/SPA2 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES MB/SPD2 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES African Blackwood Mouth-blown Scottish Smallpipes available in the key of A and D. With plain ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and imitation ivory chanter sole. This set has a drone switch to start and stop the drones. Every set comes complete with: Synthetic pipe bag; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane chanter reed; drone and chanter moisture control system; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee.
MB/SPA2 Drone plugs
Fred Morrison Smallpipes are available in the keys of A or D.
The key of A set is pictured on these pages. See page 4 for more information.
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MB/SPA3 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES MB/SPD3 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES African Blackwood Mouth-blown Scottish Smallpipes available in the key of A and D. With engraved ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and imitation ivory chanter sole. This set does not have a drone switch to start and stop the drones. Every set comes complete with: Synthetic pipe bag; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane chanter reed; drone and chanter moisture control system; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee.
MB/SPA3 Celtic-engraved ferrule and common stock
Every mouth-blown set includes a moisture control system
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The MB/SPA3 set can also feature Zoomorphic, Thistle or Victorian-engraved patterns
Fred Morrison Smallpipes are available in the keys of A or D.
The key of A set is pictured on these pages. See page 4 for more information.
MB/SPA3 Drone plugs
MB/SPA3 Imitation ivory chanter sole
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MB/SPA4 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES MB/SPD4 SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES African Blackwood Mouth-blown Scottish Smallpipes available in the key of A and D. With engraved ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and imitation ivory chanter sole. This set has a drone switch to start and stop the drones. Every set comes complete with: Synthetic pipe bag; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane chanter reed; drone and chanter moisture control system; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee.
The MB/SPA4 set can also feature Zoomorphic, Thistle or Victorian-engraved patterns
Every mouth-blown set includes a moisture control system
Fred Morrison Smallpipes are available in the keys of A or D.
The key of A set is pictured on these pages. See page 4 for more information. A Sound Investment
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MB/SPA1/&D/COM SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES Mouthblown Scottish Smallpipes in a key of A & D combination. Four drone version with plain ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and chanter sole.
MB/SPA3/&D/COM SCOTTISH SMALLPIPES Mouthblown Scottish Smallpipes in a key of A & D combination. Four drone version with engraved ferrules, imitation ivory drone tops and chanter sole.
African Blackwood
Every set comes complete with: Synthetic pipe bag; moisture control system; velvet bag cover with velcro seal; synthetic drone reeds and cane chanter reed; and a 5 year, no quibble guarantee.
Every mouth-blown set includes a moisture control system
BB/SPA3/&D/COM/Z Zoomorphic pattern
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BB/SPA3/&D/COM/V Victorian pattern
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TO PLAY IN THE KEY OF A
4. Unplug the three shortest drones 3. Close the hole at the side of the baritone 2. Fit a plug into the longest drone
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TO PLAY IN THE KEY OF D
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The instrument pictured here is the MB/SPA3/&D/COM/V set-up in the key of D
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SCOTTISH SMALLPIPE Combination Set KEY OF A and D
Key of A Baritone Drone / Key of D Tenor Drone 229mm
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Key of A Bass 71mm
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Key of A Tenor Drone / Key of D Baritone Drone 46mm
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SMALLPIPE DRONE ASSEMBLY Please follow the diagram and dimensions to aid you in the correct assembly of your smallpipe drones. Tighten all joints with cotton thread, and use waxed hemp to fit the common stock, chanter and valve connection.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Payment due strictly 30 days from date of invoice. In the event of the buyer not making payment by the due date, the seller will be entitled to suspend further deliveries to the buyer, and/or suspend the credit facilities of the buyer without giving written notice. Payment will be made in full, in the invoiced currency without deduction for bank or other settlement charges. 2. Carriage, packing and insurance will be charged extra. Where the buyer requests delivery by any other method outwith our normal transportation, goods will be despatched at the buyer’s own risk. 3. The Company reserve the right to alter prices, specifications and availability without prior notice. 4. Goods remain the property of until paid for in full.
Moorfield Industrial Estate, Troon Road, Kilmarnock, KA2 0BA Tel. +44 (0)1563 527002 • Fax. +44 (0)1563 530260 www.mccallumbagpipes.com • email: info@mccallumbagpipes.com
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Moorfield Industrial Estate, Troon Road, Kilmarnock, KA2 0BA Tel. 01563 527002 • Fax. 01563 530260
email: info@mccallumbagpipes.com