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A Piper's Worst Nightmare (it could happen to you!)

The Short Version

Never grab a chanter from the bottom when removing it from the stock. Wood chanters are thin and fragile, especially near the top, and improper handling can snap the chanter in half.
Moisture and weather changes can make hemp joints tighter than expected. Develop the habit of always holding the widest part at the top of the chanter, even with plastic chanters.

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