Pipe Chanter Reed (Higgins)

Top quality.

I haven't played with it much yet so I can't speak of durability obviously. What I can say is it took a LOT less to get it in tune. God knows that's a win. I have an Infinity chanter that is very picky with reeds. I ordered both easy and medium since I have not used this before. I think I'm in between. :( Why not? I am in sizes of clothes! They do seem to be sized accurately with strength. Has a nice crow out of box

I had been struggling to find a good reed for my Shepherd, MK3 chanter and was told to try and Higgins reed. Since I received this reed, it’s been quite a pleasure playing it.

Always a crisp crow and a good player. My pipes are set up for dry reed playing and the Higgins reed always settles in nicely. As a solo piper, I need reeds I can depend on to tune in quickly and stay while waiting around to play.

Our band has used Higgins chanter reeds exclusively since founding in 2000. They reliably provide bright, steady tone over a variety of blowing strengths and playing skills.

Really solid reeds. I got east reeds. They come in around 30.

Reeds are very responsive and of excellent quality

This reed is reliable and very stable. No fluctuations with this reed!

I ordered 6 Higgins easy reeds. Three of these reeds were so strong I could not blow them. Only 1 Reed could be considered an easy Reed. Very disappointing. (John's reply: Sorry to hear this. We test these and will be happy to take a look at them if you'd like to return).

This reed never fails. It is good for band and solo playing. The pitch is always stable. I’ve tried them all and in my opinion Higgins reeds are the best for stability and tone quality.

Because I have gotten older, this “easy” reed is perfect for me. I had to make very little adjustments to my chanter.

Our band had good success with Higgins reeds. So when it was time to order new solo reeds, I thought I'd try Higgins. Playing in both David Naill ABW and CE Kron ABW chanters. Very impressed. Top hand quite good, very little tape.