Hebridean Reeds

Hebridean Reeds are made by James Duncan MacKenzie on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast off Scotland. James is currently  making the standard pitch reed with brass staple due to its brightness in sound and compatiblity with a wide range of pipe chanters. 

Hebridean Reeds are made in small batches from French and Spanish cane. The reeds are designed to be played in a variety of pipe chanters and are tested in several different chanters by today's leading makers including Naill, Shepherd and McCallum.

Reed strength is measured with a pressure gauge and categorised as follows: 
Easy/Medium: 28-32 inches of water (Approximately)
Medium: 32-34 inches of water (Approximately)

Standard pitch reeds pitch around 476-482hz depending on the pipe chanter and playing conditions.