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The Bagpipe Buyer's Guide

What to know about bags, materials, and specific instruments before you spend money on a new set of pipes.

7 LESSONS · ALL LEVELS · WORK THROUGH THEM IN ORDER

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01 The Truth About Pipe Bags: Pros and Cons of Sheepskin, Synthetic, or Hybrid Bags Start with the bag, since its material affects comfort, maintenance, and moisture control no matter what pipes you buy. April 18, 2026 · 20m · Setup & Maintenance → 02 Pipe Bag Sizes Explained: Close-Up Look and Exact Measurements Next, get the sizing right, since a bag that doesn't fit your frame undermines everything else. April 3, 2026 · 15m · Setup & Maintenance → 03 Live Q&A: Plastic vs Wood, Bagpipe Buying Guide, and Tricky Tune Tips This covers the big fork in the road for chanters and pipes: plastic versus wood, with the tradeoffs of each. October 1, 2024 · 27m · Community & Extras → 04 Are Plastic Bagpipes Actually Good? Check Out R.G. Hardie's Poly Pipes — Quality, Durable & Affordable This looks closely at one Poly pipe option so you can judge plastic quality against a real example, not just theory. June 14, 2025 · 16m · Community & Extras → 05 Buying Pipes New or Old? Black/Yellow, Waxed/Unwaxed Hemp, Dental... With materials covered, this tackles the new-versus-old decision and the details that affect resale and setup. July 11, 2024 · 43m · Community & Extras → 06 Unboxing the New Peter Henderson Bagpipes: Amazing Quality & Sound! New Model PH01 Review This unboxes a specific modern instrument so you can see what a well-made new set actually looks and sounds like. July 15, 2025 · 37m · Community & Extras → 07 What's in the Box? First Look at NEW R.G. Hardie & Co Stunning Blackwood Bagpipes with Jori Chisholm A second unboxing from a different maker gives you a point of comparison before you commit to a purchase. February 2, 2025 · 19m · Community & Extras →

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