D chanters of my own design, featuring rich tone and good intonation

D Chanter, ebony, boxwood mounts, Model 2009

Rowsome style D Chanter, ebony, imitation ivory mounts, Model 2024

Sounds
Model 2009: 
bright sounding and very balanced across both octaves, precise intonation, beginner friendly
Model 2024:
multifaceted, full bodied and smoother (creamy) tone, sparkle and chirp

Ergonomics and Playing
best with light & medium pressure reeds
excellent tuning and response
Model 2009 very comfortable with slim top hand section and short bottom hand stretch
Model 2024 fatter in cross section, with slightly scalloped finger holes

Woods
Ebony, boxwood

Mounts
imitation ivory or boxwood

Options
available with silver keys & plated top
or brass Keys & brass top
Stop Key - two designs available:

• front mounted in the traditional fashion, for use of the forefinger
• rear mounted (Taylor-style), for the thumb

Mounts
imitation ivory or wooden mounts

Options
available with silver keys & brass silver plated top
brass Keys & brass Top
Stop Key