Practice chanter
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Alternative TitlePractice chanter for Highland bagpipe. |
InstrumentPractice chanter |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerDavid Glen |
Place MadeEdinburgh ; Europe ; Scotland ; United Kingdom |
DescriptionTechnical description: Practice chanter, consisting of a chanter and wind-cap with integral mouthpiece. Ebony, ferrule in horn, and ivory sole. Modern plastic reed. Mouthpiece has been cut down and turned to a much shorter length.Measurements: chanter 275; wind-cap 162. Repair History: Mouthpiece cut down from original size, probably after being bitten. Replacement ferrule in horn. |
Notesbasic IM information only ; Sarah Deters Richardson, 15.4.13. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund, 2012. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Andreas Hartmann-Virnich Collection |
Accession Number6126 |