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Mounts + Engraving

Make Your Bagpipes Uniquely Yours

A great set of bagpipes isn’t just an instrument — it’s a family legacy. You’ll own them longer than your car, and if you take the time to appoint them well, you’ll pass them on for generations. Choosing the right mounts and engraving doesn’t just make your pipes playable — it makes them personal.

At Dunbar Bagpipes, customization is simple and intuitive. Whether you know exactly what you want or you’re new to the process, we’ll guide you through every option so you can design a set that reflects your sound, your taste, and your story.

Take the Time to Do It Right

A great set of bagpipes isn’t just a purchase — it’s an heirloom. Choose the best appointments you can afford: tone that carries, materials that last, and details that honour the craft. You’ll trust them for decades, and your children will thank you for them.

Customization is how a set of bagpipes becomes more than an instrument — it becomes a personal legacy.

Why Customization Matters

  • Legacy – A great set of pipes can outlast its first owner; customization turns them into a family instrument.
  • Identity – Mounts, engraving, and finishes make the instrument unmistakably yours.
  • Performance – Appointments can affect tonal stability, durability, and playability.
  • Value – Collector-grade options (like hallmarked silver) enhance long-term value.
  • Tradition & Prestige – Custom details honour piping’s history while making each set unique.

Explore Your Options

Dunbar Bagpipes offers a full range of customization paths. Each choice changes both the look and the legacy of your set:

  • Silver Engraving → The heirloom standard, with hand-engraved Celtic, thistle, zoomorphic, or custom motifs by David Davidse at Truehand Engraving.
  • Projecting Mounts → The defining accents of a set, available in natural woods such as holly,  cocobolo or blackwood, or standard or premium imitation ivory
  • Aluminium Alloy & Brass → Durable, polished, and affordable — with hand engraving options available from David Davidse (Truehand Engraving).
  • Imitation Ivory → A timeless, traditional look, lightweight and maintenance-free.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Whether you know exactly what you want or you’d like advice, we’re here to help. We’ll walk you through your options, show you examples, and make sure the process is simple.

Customize your own set or Contact Us to begin your journey.

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