AAR Scottish Full Size Bagpipe Rosewood or Black Finish with Silver Plain Mounts Free Tutor Book, Carrying Bag, Drone, Reeds (Black, H Grey)

I was skeptical about this product after reading some of the negative reviews, but I went for it. My conclusion is there's nothing inherently wrong with these bagpipes, they're fine! The complaints I'm seeing indicate people who don't realize that practically nobody is going to just pick up a set of bagpipes and start playing. The highland great pipes are a notoriously difficult instrument to play, let alone master. Getting this set ready to go does take some existing awareness of all the different parts of a bagpipe, how they function, and how to set them up. If you have practical knowledge of reeded/woodwind instruments it shouldn't be too much trouble. If you don't, find someone who does or find an instructor. True, you'll pay $800 and up for pipes out of Canada and Scotland, but as far as a starter instrument goes I'm really happy with these.

It doesn’t actually play or hold air.

I purchased this as an anniversary gift for my husband and it arrived in October. It was unboxxed today and it is missing the tutor book.

bagpipes looked right but it was impossible to fill the bag an would just leak

Note: I went to a professional bagpiper to have these looked at because we were having trouble playing at home. 1. It's made from the wrong wood. This wood will absorb moisture and crack in time. It should made from black wood that is moisture repellent. 2. The reeds are ALL junk! Every single one of them. 3. Our bag won't hold air fully. The flapper in the chanter won't seal correctly. 4. All the tubes are smaller than professional making it much harder to actually play. 5. It's made in Pakistan which apparently is bad too. Poor quality. The only thing of value was the practice chanter and instruction playing book. Pay more, get something better or buy used. Get in touch with your local players they'll know a place you can go.

The bagpipes were great quality

Beautifully made and great quality. But poor instructions for someone not familiar with the reeds and where they go. Very frustrating.

These pipes won't make sounds, a feature most would expect from bagpipes.