One thing in advance: all Scottish pipes from the workshop of R.T. Shepherd – whether you choose an inexpensive or an expensive model – are of the highest musical and technical quality. The models differ mainly by the external finish: the type of ornamentation and the materials used here determine the price!
Of course we deliver our bagpipes ready to play with preset reeds and short instructions!
And even after the purchase, we will be happy to advise you if you have any further questions.
The low-cost entry-level class (models S/B and S/1)
Drones, sticks and blowpipe are made of African Blackwood and kept simple in their design – but of course very cleanly finished.
These pipes are equipped with an excellent chanter made of Polypenco (without sole), with the Canmore Zip Bag and with the latest SM90 Drone Reeds with Tone Enhancers. Velvet Cover and Wool Cords of your choice.
Model S/B
a good and inexpensive model for those who value a smooth wooden surface.
- African Blackwood with smooth polished wood surface
- Artificial Ivory Ring Caps
- Nickel Ferrules
- Polypenco Pipe Chanter
- Canmore Zip Pipe Bag (small / medium / large)
- Shepherd Tone Enhancers
- Velvet cover and wool cords (colors as desired)
- Ready to play with Shepherd Chanter and SM90 drone reeds
Drone details model S/B:
Smooth surface with beautifully crafted details and nickel ferrules
Model S/1
Inexpensive entry-level model with combining surface.
- African Blackwood with traditional full combing
- Artificial Ivory Ring Caps
- Nickel Ferrules
- Polypenco Pipe Chanter
- Canmore Zip Pipe Bag (small / medium / large)
- Shepherd Tone Enhancers
- Velvet cover and wool cords (colors as desired)
- Ready to play with Shepherd Chanter and SM90 drone reeds
Drone details model S/1
Shaping as for Mod. S/B, but with full combing
The excellent standard models (Mod. S/2 – S/5)
These pipes are also made of high-quality African Blackwood – but here with finely turned combings throughout. The very good chanter is also here from Polypenco. Mounts and ring caps are made of the excellent artificial ivory ‘Ivoirine’. Ferrules available in nickel, beaded nickel or ivoirine finish. These models are equipped with the Canmore Zip Bag and come with Chanter Reed, Shepherd SM90 Drone Reeds and Tone Enhancers. The velvet cover comes in the colors of your choice with Wool Cords.
Optionally and for an additional charge, these models can also be equipped with Blackwood Chanter and Nickel Slides.
The Professional instruments come with the very good Shepherd Blackwood chanter and Regulator Hide Bag (with Moisture Separator). The velvet cover on this version comes in the colors of your choice with silver fringe with silk cords.
Model S/2
- Traditional full combing
- Artificial ivory mounts
- Artificial Ivory Ring Caps
- Nickel Ferrules
- Polypenco Pipe Chanter
- Canmore Zip Pipe Bag (small / medium / large)
- Shepherd Tone Enhancers
- Velvet cover and wool cords (colors as desired)
- Ready to play with Shepherd Chanter and SM90 drone reeds
Optional for an additional charge:
- Blackwood Chanter
- Nickel slides
- Regulator Hide Bag
Model S/3
- Traditional full combing
- Artificial Ivory Mounts & Ferrules
- Artificial Ivory Ring Caps
- Polypenco Pipe Chanter
- Canmore Zip Pipe Bag (small / medium / large)
- Shepherd Tone Enhancers
- Velvet cover and wool cords (colors as desired)
- Ready to play with Shepherd Chanter and SM90 drone reeds
Optional for an additional charge:
- Blackwood Chanter
- Nickel slides
- Regulator Hide Bag
Image: S/3 with Nickel Slides
Model S/4
- Traditional full combing
- Artificial ivory mounts
- Artificial Ivory Ring Caps
- Beaded Nickel Ferrules
- Polypenco Pipe Chanter (Blackwood Chanter for extra charge)
- Canmore Zip Pipe Bag (small / medium / large)
- Shepherd Tone Enhancers
- Velvet cover and wool cords (colors as desired)
- Ready to play with Shepherd Chanter and SM90 drone reeds
Optional for an additional charge:
- Blackwood Chanter
- Nickel slides
- Regulator Hide Bag
Model S/5
Blowpipe with Ivoirine and Nickel Tube
- Traditional full combing
- Artificial ivory mounts
- Nickel Ring Caps
- Beaded Nickel Ferrules
- Nickel slides
- Polypenco Pipe Chanter
- Canmore Zip Pipe Bag (small / medium / large)
- Shepherd Tone Enhancers
- Velvet cover and wool cords (colors as desired)
- Ready to play with Shepherd Chanter and SM90 drone reeds
Optional for an additional charge:
- Blackwood Chanter
- Regulator Hide Bag
Image: S/5 with Nickel Slides (Standard)
Silver Pipes from R.T. Shepherd & Son (Mod. SS6 – SS9)
Selected woods and the best workmanship distinguishes these models. As standard, chanters are supplied in African Blackwood. Ferrules, mounts and ring caps are available in either Ivoirine or genuine sterling silver – also hand chased.
Elaborately manufactured pipes for the highest demands with state-of-the-art equipment: Canmore Zip Bag, Moisture Regulator, Tone Enhancer, SM90 Drone Reeds guarantee functional and musical quality in a class of its own! Features velvet cover with silver or gold fringe and silk cords.
We will gladly quote the prices for these models on request.
SS6 model
- African Blackwood with full combing
- Artificial ivory ring caps, ferrules and mounts
- Canmore Zip Bag (Small / medium / Large)
- Velvet cover with silver fringes (color as you like)
- Silk cords (color as desired)
- Silver slides on the tuning slides of the drones, hand chased in sterling silver
- Mouthpiece with Ivoirine and silver decorations
- Blackwood Chanter (with Ivoirine Sole on request)
- Ready to play with Shepherd Chanter and SM90 drone reeds
Images: Ivoirine Mounts and Ferrules, Silver Slides, Silver Mouthpiece
SS7 model
- African Blackwood with full combing
- Silver slides and ferrules without chasing
- Ring Caps and Mounts are made of Ivoirine
- Regulator Hide Bag (Small / medium / Large)
- Velvet cover with silver fringes (color as you like)
- Silk cords (color as desired)
- Silver slides on the tuning slides of the sterling silver drones.
- Mouthpiece with Ivoirine and silver decorations
- Blackwood Chanter (with Ivoirine Sole on request)
- Ready to play with Shepherd Chanter and SM90 drone reeds
SS8 model
- African Blackwood with full combing
- Silver ring caps, slides and ferrules (chased with pattern of your choice – see below)
- Blowpipe with decorations in ivoirine and chased silver – Chanter Sole in silver / chased
- Artificial ivory mounts
- Regulator Hide Bag (small / medium / large)
- Velvet cover with silver fringes (color as you like)
- Silk cords (color as desired)
- Blackwood Chanter
- Ready to play with Shepherd Chanter and SM90 drone reeds
Selectable ornaments of the decorations: see below
SS9 model
- African Blackwood with full combing
- Silver Ring Caps, Slides and Ferrules and Mounts (chased with pattern of your choice)
- Blowpipe with decorations in ivoirine and chased silver – Chanter Sole in silver / chased
- Regulator Hide Bag (small / medium / large)
- Velvet cover with silver fringes (color as you like)
- Silk cords (color as desired)
- Blackwood Chanter
- Ready to play with Shepherd Chanter and SM90 drone reeds
Selectable ornaments of the decorations: see below
Selectable ornaments of chasing for models SS8 and SS9:
For private use only.
Reproduction and distribution only with the express permission of the author.
