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Air System

Control Your Airflow

Steady tone begins with steady air. The right accessories make all the difference in how your bagpipe feels and performs — keeping joints airtight, moisture under control, and reeds operating at their best. At Dunbar, we offer proven tools that help you play with confidence in any setting, from the practice room to the parade ground.


Goose Adapter

Goose AdapterTurn your bag into a practice goose.
The goose adapter converts a pipe bag into a simple practice setup. Perfect for bridging the gap between practice chanter and full pipes, letting learners get comfortable with blowing and bag control.

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Little Mac Valve

Little Mac Valve1Instant seal, no leaks.
The classic blowpipe valve trusted by generations of pipers. The Little Mac prevents backflow of air, ensuring your bag stays tight without restricting airflow. Reliable, durable, and low-maintenance.

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Drone Reed Extenders

Drone Reed ExtenderFine-tune your drone length.
Drone reed extenders make it easy to adjust the seating of your reeds for optimal tuning. An inexpensive but effective tool for keeping drones steady and responsive.

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Drone Stoppers 

Universal-Bagpipe_Drone_Stoppers_Plugs5Simple, practical control.
Use drone stoppers to cork drones during seasoning, testing for leaks, or converting a bag into a goose. Available in sets of 3 or 5 to suit your needs.

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Practice Chanter Water Trap

Dunbar Chanter (Long) Water-trapProtect your reed, extend your sessions.
Designed to prevent excess moisture from reaching your practice chanter reed, this water trap helps keep your sound steady and your reed lasting longer. Essential for long practice sessions. Made exclusively for Dunbar long (including Millennium) practice chanters.

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Steadiness Starts Here

The air system is the hidden engine of your pipes. By controlling airflow and moisture, these small but critical accessories ensure consistency, reliability, and better sound.