The newest addition

People have telling me for a while that I need a new solo chanter, especially if I hope to play in Grade 1 next year. I’ve been looking at several, with my eye especially on the new Naill. At $350 though, I was very hesitant to buy one, since I was doing alright with the several that I had. When I saw my friend the Tone Czar was closing his shop and selling his inventory, I got quite excited when I saw the Naill chanters discounted to a seemingly unbelievable $220. After some debate, I went for it; how often do you get a chance to buy a top-notch chanter for a savings of $150?

The chanter arrived today, and preliminary testing is positive. It feels really nice, fits my hands and playing position well, and has hints of that famous Naill sound. The miscellaneous selection of reeds I have on hand is mediocre to decent in the new chanter, and they all need a bit of playing time and some tape on the chanter, but the quick play I gave them tonight was very encouraging. I’m excited to have the pipes up and running again soon; they’ve been dormant for most of November.

Back in the saddle with the pipes, maybe even with the blog, and crossing my fingers for news of the EUSPBA regrades. They will be announced on Monday, which seems like quite a long time from now.

Waiting…