This complete set of Grainger & Campbell pipes dates from the early 1960s, and comes with the original pipe chanter and practice chanter.

The set is in great shape, but was mounted in pumpkin-orange imitation ivory, which has been replaced with cocobola mounts modelled after the Grainger originals.

The tuning pin of the middle joint of the bass drone was broken and has been replaced. Hairline cracks in the bass top and one tenor top have been sealed.

The set has a full sound, quite rich, with a robust bass. They were steady with the first set of reeds used. The chanter and the practice chanter are both in good condition and will go well with modern reeds.

According to Jeannie Campbell’s book “Highland Bagpipe Makers” (an invaluable resource), Grainger & Campbell made pipes in Glasgow from 1946-1989 after taking over the Duncan MacRae shop. During the 1960s and early 1970s, premier pipers Donald MacLeod and John MacFadyen were very involved in the firm. I remember as a young piper during these days not being very impressed with “modern” pipemakers’ pipes — except for Graingers, which I’d heard played by several good piobaireachd players on the Ontario solo circuit.