Walsh Three-Drone Shuttle Pipes (HD) | Unboxing & Play Test 

The Shuttlepipes are great fun to play, and are virtually indestructible. I took a two-drone set with me on deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. I could fold them over on themselves, wrap the bag around everything, and secure it all with a couple of rubber bands. They fit easily into my backpack, and always came out ready to play.

Took the pipes back up after many, (circa 45), years not playing at all. Had some lessons with Matt and also asked what pipes as GHB too much for me so was looking at classic type smallpipes. Matt suggested to look at these ..... Got a set from 'Kilts and More' in Germany as I'm based in Hungary, same as featured but without engraving and I have poly chanter. I gotta say these are awesome, took a little for me to 'get back into' playing actual pipes, but I love these, beautiful sound and pleasant for the non pipers to listen to....... couldn't recommend them enough, compact, easy to travel with, ...love them..... Thanks Matt brilliant teacher and great advice.... 😀

I have a set as well, have had for years now. Sound is fantastic, and they are rock solid every time. Perfect for bringing to the pub or indoor occasions.

The shuttle pipes sound like a lullaby instrument. Keep up the good work, Matt

I owned a set of John Walsh combo smallpipes for a while, though I had to sell them, they were a wonderful make of smallpipes. This makes me want another set! The shuttle pipes look like an ideal choice!

They sound really lovely - such a warm beautiful sound.

Just got a set of these. Thanks for for posting!

Thank you! Those are lovely! I am pining for a set of small pipes, but I think shuttle pipes just jumped ahead.

im learning so much from these kind of videos :)

Good to know that the shuttle reeds are safe from the depths of the bag; I had a drone on my GHB fall into the bag, wasn't fun or easy fishing it out!

That thing is awesome! I think that I want a Bellows blown set. Thanks! 🎻✌️🙂😎

Great Video Matt The Shuttle Pipes Have A Great Warm Sound Love The Great Videos Right Now I'm Going Over My Tunes For St, Patrick's Day. Keep Up The Great Videos Matt May You Have A Great Weekend & Great Upcoming Week & May God Bless You 🍀🍀🍀🍀🙏🙏🙏🙏 Ps The Polyester Thread Is Still Working Great In My RT Shepherd Bagpipes 👍👍👍

I have a set of John’s Shuttle Pipes that had a leather bag when I got them used. John fixed me up with the “proper” synthetic bag and a 3 drone shuttle...and now I can’t get the thing to blow steady. So now they sit. I should have left well enough alone, because I enjoyed the hell out of them when they were in hide. Maybe I’ll work with them a bit tonight.

Beautiful pipes! They look and sound wonderful. I want to get a set now!

I've had a set of Walsh 3 drone shuttle pipes for years. The only issue I have is the drones are between my ears and the chanter-I never feel like I'm hearing the instrument accurately, as a listener would. All in all, they are great instrument that I love to play.

Ok, as i'm the Laird, in name only, and have actually no say in anything decorator wise which is fine cause I really don't care but the Queen of Everything suggested which means ordered that my music room needs to be re done and likes your wallpaper, and would like to know the which tartan that is. Nice upgrades on the Walsh Shuttles.

I have a pipe chanter for uilleann pipes that is made cocobolo wood and it smells lovely. The sound of the chanter is bright and sharp. I like the shuttlepipes idea with there being the reeds on one unit. I put together a successful mouth blown practice set that used a Uilleann pipe chanter and synthetic reed that played in tune. This shuttle pipes idea gives me an idea it is possible to create a set of pipes that is mouth blown that sounds just like the Uilleann Pipes. I'm not against tradition, but it would be cool to see a half set that has been redesigned with the shittle pipes idea with the drones, but for the Uilleann Pipes type of Bagpipe.

I've had a three-drone shuttlepipe for twelve years. It's been a great little pipe all this time. At least for mine, the foam on the bottoms of the sliders will harden and disintegrate over time. This leads to the sliders bouncing out of tune. Fortunately it looks like some double-sided foam tape and sheet polystyrene can be used to fix this. Single reeds for the drones would be nice. A few years ago I got a set of them from someone experimenting with synthetic smallpipe reeds. They seemed to work for regular smallpipes, but not shuttlepipes. I have no other smallpipes, so it might have been me.

I like the little Schottische in the mix there. They sound awesome, very mainland Europe. I think you can also get double-chanter version of these pipes?

Just bought a used set after seeing this video! Cant wait for them to get here even though I am a beginner

I had a set of 3 drone shuttle pipes back in 2002, but the flip side was trying to get replacement reeds for the drones, only Walsh's own reeds worked in them. Perhaps theyve fixed it to accept a wider rsnge of reeds.

Thanks for the shoutout, Matt!

Hello and thank you Matt for all that you do. I play the highland bagpipe, but I am in the process of selecting either Scottish smallpipes or folk/fireside pipes. I am confused as to which key to choose because I want something soft on the ears, pleasant and capable of easily playing along with guitar, violin or piano. Can you help me understand the differences and which key is best?

Thanks!

Hi Matt, I like the video. I have a question. How does one tell if their not playing with enough pressure, or the reeds aren't seated in the right place? I'm not sure how one tells the difference between tuning issues due to incorrect pressure, and tuning issues due to Reed placement, or having to tape the holes. I apologize if you have covered that in a different video.

Thanks for sharing this, Matt. I have a very similar set and the biggest challenge to me is tuning. Unlike with separate drones, one can't simply cap off one to tune another. Watching your setup confirms that there's a bit of time involved in getting things 'just so'. Any tunes you think would be better on this instrument as the higher notes tend to sing more than the lower (unlike the GHB)?

I personally prefer the bellows with a cane reed

Off camera, the cat enjoys the box...

A lovely sound Matt, thanks for sharing! Can I ask what tune you start playing at 9:00?

Hi, how does the volume compare to the MCallum folk pipes or the twist trap practice pipes?

You should do hard times

Hey Matt, love the pipes! What tune are you playing at 12:00? It is so familiar but I can't remember the name...

Hi :) I think the 3d printedvpipes are making a buzz, I wanna play and have been thinking about getting a set. Could you do a video on them? :)

Hello! I have a shuttlepipe, but I don't like the sound of melismatics, they don't have the necessary clarity, the decorations sound very quiet and indistinct. I would like to ask you how practice goose is in this regard? Is it worth buying it for a clearer sound of melismatics?

Maybe this was covered before, but how does one (not experienced as you) tune the drones?

tha's amazing, What is that tune called he plays at 9:01?

Very interesting, compact instrument, to my (bagpipe/smallpipe) ears the drones are too loud for the chanter and the chanter reed sounds thin with a sharp edge. I wonder if a cane reed in the chanter would change things. I am curious as to the drone construction.

I'm considering buying this because i'm not enough healthy to continue GHB. How is the air consumption ? More like a twist trap or smallpipe ?

Is there any difference in fingering when playing the shuttlepipes versus the GHB? Or is it the same?

What is the price of this model?

What is that tune called he plays at 10:50?

Having a brain fart about the name of the tune Matt plays with just the chanter at the 6 minute mark. Any help?

I wish these were available to ship to the U.S.