Presumably to make their reeds "fool-proof" for even the most "hands-off" pipers (and that's putting it nicely...), EzeeDrone and Selbie put rubber sleeves on their reeds in place of hemp when they come from the factory.
However, we recommend cutting this right off, so that you can be in control of your reed-seat connection, ensuring the snuggest possible seal with your drone.
Carl elaborates here:
Drone reeds are either the cause or the solution to the problem of creating a great sound out of three instruments (two tenors and a…
This post is written by Dr. John Holcombe.
One of the biggest fears some pipers have is that one of their drone reeds will suddenly come out of its reed seat and fall into the pipebag, leaving you with no ability to play. If this ever happens, trust me here, it will occur during one of your most important performances. But there is a way to totally eliminate the possibility of a drone reed becoming dislodged, and that is to “thread” the reed seat using a commonly found tool.
Don’t you just love the sound of a beautifully tuned bagpipe? The full harmonic sound of the drones blended perfectly with the chanter notes. Are you amazed how professional pipers seem to tune easily and get that steady full sound? What if I told you that it’s not just about good tuning?
The short answer: Neither. What is “better” is going to be different for every piper and depend on several personal factors.
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