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Chanters

The Voice of Every Piper

At Dunbar, every chanter we make is built with the same care and precision as our full sets of pipes. Whether you’re just starting out on a practice chanter or refining your sound on a performance pipe chanter, our instruments are designed to carry your voice with clarity, stability, and character.

Practice Chanters – Where Every Piper Begins

A good practice chanter is the foundation of every piper’s journey. At Dunbar, our practice chanters are:

  • Durable – Polypenco models are virtually indestructible.
  • Authentic – African Blackwood models with optional poly-lined top sections for tone and protection.
  • Comfortable – Precision hole placement ensures natural hand position.
  • Versatile – Available in standard, long, and child sizes, with options for mounts, engraving, and personalization.

From first scales to advanced technique, Dunbar practice chanters are the trusted choice for generations of pipers.

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Pipe Chanters – The Voice of the Pipes

Dunbar Elite ChanterOur pipe chanters are crafted for accuracy, balance, and projection, and are available in Polypenco or African Blackwood. Bright, sweet, and full of volume, they’re equally suited for soloists or full bands.

We offer two models, each tuned to modern performance needs:

  • Dunbar Elite Pipe Chanter (472–476 Hz) – Warmth and blend for soloists, learners, and perfect for bands looking for consistent performance across the ranks.

  • Dunbar Elite II Pipe Chanter (478–482 Hz) – Bright, projecting, and razor-sharp for top-tier competition.

Both are priced the same — your choice comes down to your sound and your goals, not your budget.

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The Dunbar Difference

  • Precision – Threaded reed seats and consistent tuning across every chanter.
  • Durability – Designed for decades of daily play.
  • Legacy – Instruments built to be played, trusted, and passed down.

From the first note on a practice chanter to the performance edge of an Elite II, Dunbar chanters are designed to grow with you — steady, reliable, and unmistakably Dunbar. 

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