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For more than half a century, Jack Dunbar devoted his life to the craft of bagpipe making. Over 52 years at the lathe, he produced countless instruments — each one a testament to precision, pati … read more

If you’ve ever handled a vintage set of pipes — whether a storied Henderson, a weathered MacDougall, or a faithful old Lawrie — you may have noticed it: a hairline crack creeping alo … read more

At Dunbar Bagpipes, innovation and tradition have always gone hand in hand. As the oldest bagpipe maker in North America, we’ve been crafting world-class Highland bagpipes since 1967. But we&rsq … read more

One of the most common questions we hear from owners of vintage bagpipes is: > “How often should a set be restored?” The answer depends on what you mean by restoration, how often the pi … read more

Founded in 1967 by Scottish-born craftsman Jack Dunbar, Dunbar Bagpipes is North America’s oldest full-time bagpipe maker — and the original inventor of the Polypenco bagpipe.A native of G … read more