Welcome to Hoggan Reeds—the home of premium, handcrafted bagpipe reeds engineered for the modern piper. Founded by Jimmy Dews in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, we specialise in high-performance, synthetic drone reeds like our signature Legato range. Every reed we produce is meticulously crafted and play-tested to deliver exceptional tonal stability, rich resonance, and the flawless reliability you need on the competition circle or the concert stage.
Hoggan Legato Drone Reeds
Here is the updated product description including the inverted bass drone reed specification: Hoggan Legato Drone Reeds are premium, ridge-cut synthetic reeds engineered to deliver a bright, vibrant tone coupled with a rich, full-bodied bass sound. Handcrafted by Jimmy Dews of Hoggan Reeds in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, this full set comprises one bass and two tenor reeds. They are designed to bring exceptional stability, reliable striking, and a robust sonic texture to the Great Highland Bagpipe. As a standard configuration, each…
Hear the Hoggan Legato drone reeds in action in this fantastic quick video clip from Sophie at So Piping. In this showcase, Sophie demonstrates exactly why these reeds are becoming a go-to choice for pipers, putting their exceptional stability and crisp, vibrant tone on full display. It is the perfect, no-nonsense listen if you want to hear how seamlessly the polycarbonate tongue tenors and bass blend with the rich bass drone to create a rock-solid, harmonious wall of sound.
In this impressive YouTube clip, piper Aaron delivers a masterclass in drone stability as he performs a piece using Hoggan Legato drone reeds. Playing a slow air, Aaron lets the notes linger to truly put the reeds through their paces, showcasing their rich, full-bodied resonance and unwavering pitch. The audio, captured cleanly on a Zoom H2n recorder, highlights the pristine tone and rock-solid harmony of the setup, providing a perfect real-world example of how these cpolycarbonate tongue tenors and bass locked onto a perfectly balanced sound.