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Shuttle Pipes
Shuttle pipe line drawing

A Shuttle drone system is an alternative to the normal slider drone system.
Several variations are possible.

On a standard set the open smallpipes chanter has a range of nine notes. In D this would range from D to d with the C below.

The top c to d interval is about a full tone.
Using Irish style cross-fingering this gives C natural or, with two fingers off at the top, a reasonable C sharp.

It works well with Scottish fingering and has a loud bright tone

Keys can be added

Bellows are made from hardwood and hand sewn to a natural finish leather cover.
The blow pipe tube, arm strap and belt are also made from leather.
All bags are handstitched leather, supplied with velvet cover