Highland Hornpipe - Which Key to use have ?

[Bagpiper]

I would like to hear from owners of the Highland Hornpipe on which model they purchased, how they use them and any reviews they would like to share.

[Molly]

Hi!

I have two:
B flat
GHB B flat
That's the Pipe Major and the Tattoo

I'm happy with both.

They have a different sound.

The Pipe Major goes well with other instruments, but when playing alone I love the tattoo best. The sound just begs for improvisation.

A lot depends on how well you can place your reed,
and how well you can play the reed, and
on the kind of mouthpiece you use.

I haven't introduced them to the band I'm a member of, but will do that in the near future.

I think it's a great instrument for bagpipe pupils to show off what they have learned, as the fingering is the same and the sound is far better than a chanter.

[logan]

hello / some time ago i saw on the net an instrument called the highland hornpipe / i play bagpipes and clarinet and as this instrument uses a sax.mouthpiece with a chanter similar to the ghb i thought it might suit me / i contacted the maker in canada who says that he has sold some to the uk but he will not assist me in making contact with anyone in the uk who has one / i live in warrington cheshire england uk and would like to see one before i buy so if you can help me i would be most grateful / thank you / mr wjl stuart /