Description
Hoggan Legato Drone Reeds are premium, 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 set is supplied with an inverted bass drone reed to ensure optimal moisture control and seamless striking. Please explicitly request this standard setup when placing your order.
Key Product Features
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- Inverted Bass Reed: Every set is supplied with an inverted bass drone reed, which repositions the tongue to help manage moisture build-up and prevent shutting off during play. Please request “standard” on ordering to ensure you receive this specific configuration.
- Polycarbonate Tongues: Every reed in the Legato set features black polycarbonate tongues, which provide excellent structural durability, high tonal stability, and crisp resonance compared to traditional plastic-tongued variants.
- Moisture-Resistant Materials: Crafted to handle heavy moisture and changing climates seamlessly, allowing for long playing sessions without losing tonal richness or stability.
- Broad Pitching Range: These reeds support a highly flexible tuning range from 478 Hz to 484 Hz on a standard Korg tuner, accommodating various pipe setups and ensemble environments.
- Universal Instrument Compatibility: Rigorously play-tested across multiple distinct bagpipe brands, the Legato reeds offer dependable “strike-in” and clean “cut-offs” without the finicky behavior found in traditional setups.
- Tonal Warmth & Fullness: Delivers a balanced, smooth, and mellow overall drone blend that effectively complements high-resonance pipe chanters without overpowering them.
- Reeds for Life Guarantee: In an unmatched commitment to craftsmanship, the manufacturer offers a free re-tongue service; simply return the reeds to the maker to have the polycarbonate tongues replaced.
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