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The shift from handcrafted to machine made
products is a recurring story and a musical
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instrument with a 600 year history is no
exception.
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According to French international news agency,
a FP mass produced bagpipes have become the
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standard.
However, one artesian maker in Edinburgh,
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Scotland named Kilberry bagpipes continues to
maintain the handcrafting tradition.
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This the Highland bagpipe, the most recognized
version which has a wide influence on musical
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styles ranging from military in Britain and
Commonwealth nations to rock punk and folk.
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A FP reported that Kilberry process features
nine steps including boring and shaping pipes,
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attaching mounds and ferals and applying
finishing touches while assembling components.
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This all adds up to about five days of work.
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Additionally, the company’s craftsmen work on
multiple bagpipes simultaneously must dedicate
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extra attention to ensure each instrument
sounds the same.
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Apprentice Rory Black claim that their bagpipes
offer a quote distinct sound and each has a
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unique appearance which appeals to customers
worldwide.
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However, Kilberry does not keep any sets of
bagpipes in stock and interested buyers can
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expect an estimated two year wait for their
made to order bagpipe.
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Currently, most manufacturers use machinery to
make their bagpipes but Black explained that
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the difference between handmade and machine
made lies in the hand turned shapes,
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decorative designs and the use of imitation
ivory for the mountains.
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Black added that Kilberry attempts to keep the
cost of a handmade bagpipe manageable with the
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company’s highland prices ranging from about
1200 to over $6000.
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Comparatively, the starting price for a
highland at us based Gibson bagpipes is
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approximately $1150.
I’m Nolan Basin.
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This is manufacturing now.