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Rockhampton Highlanders

( Rockhampton Pipe Band Inc.)

         
BAGPIPE - Care - Adjustment & Maintenance information
** After each playing session be sure to make sure your driers are dried, the bag is aired out.
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** Pitchy notes on top hand-
CAREFULLY remove the chanter. - Slightly moisten the tip of the reed. - CAREFULLY reinsert the chanter.

** To prevent air loss periodically remove the 'Moose valve' or the 'Little Mack' valve and wash it.
** Always keep your chanter tape in good condition. ( replace it often)
- before removing any tape always be sure of how it is positioned so you can replace it to the same position.
- remove the tape. - clean the chanter using Eucalyptus oil
- wipe the chanter clean and replace the tape at each hole..
** Keep the holes on your chanter clean by gently brushing them out using a 'mascara brush'
** keep all joints firm using waxed hemp. DONOT just keep adding 'plumbers tape'
** to prevent damage to your bag or bag zipper make sure the zipper is it regularly lubricated using the 'Zip Lube'
Page updated: 7-6-21
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