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Bagpipe chanter

This bagpipe chanter is made from lackwood, with an ivory sole. It has the so-called "Brian Boru" short lever key system, which allows an extended upper and lower range operated by nickel silver keys operated by the first finger of the left hand ans the fourth finger of the right hand.

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  • Inscriptions:H. STARCK / LONDON
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:422.112 (Single) oboes with conical bore
  • Repository:College of Piping
  • Measurements:352mm