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The making of bagpipes.

Date 03 October 1952
Track ID 75888
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1952.120.A3

Original Tape ID

SA1952.120

Summary

The making of bagpipes.

The contributor discusses the making of pipes. Many of the old pipers, including his father, made their own pipes. The bag was made of a three year old wedder's skin, sewn by the cobbler. Reeds were of Spanish cane, chanters were made of laburnum wood, and ram's horn was used instead of ivory. The inside of the bag was treated with Archangel Tar and beeswax to keep it dry. There was no 'well', or water-trap, in the pipe.

Language

English

Genre

Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good