Maverick Practice Chanters

Joseph Diodato · 08-20-2019, 04:20 PM

I'm looking to expand my collection of piping items in the future, and I'm particularly interested in the Maverick practice chanters. Gorgeous asthetics aside, their main selling point appears to be that "[Our chanters] are the only practice chanter on the market today that do not require tuning. Our chanters are in tune straight out of the box."

Has anyone had the chance to play the Maverick chanters and can offer any thoughts? I'm also considering the Hardie Twist-Trap practice chanter and David Lindsey's chanters.

Cheers,
Joe

Molasses4masses · 08-20-2019, 06:54 PM

A friend of mine (and my dad’s instructor when he played) has a Maverick and it sounded pretty solid when I heard it.

I have a David Lindsey chanter. It’s a work of art and you couldn’t ask for a better maker who is willing to make sure you get the PC you dreamed of. Mine is silvertone birch with Damascus steel and moose. The reed that comes with it (Boyd, I think) is really robust and most definitely makes you feel like you’re playing a solid instrument.

Matthew Quinn Martin · 08-21-2019, 07:56 AM

I've got two Lindsey PCs (both bought used)...they are absolutely worth every penny

William McKenzie · 08-21-2019, 06:23 PM

Those look pretty. I think for that kind of money though I would definitely not purchase a practice chanter, I would purchase a SSP chanter with a mouthpiece.

This is what I use as it's a real chanter that is keyed (mine is A). Always in tune, proper finger holes, and the pitch perfectly matches up with other instruments. Playing back sheet music on a computer or tablet with MIDI is excellent, the intonation matches precisely once you set.

Chris Knife · 08-22-2019, 03:43 AM

I joined the revolution last year. It lives up to all claims and is kewl and comfortable. My only other comment is that I wish I'd requested a sole so I didn't close off the chanter on low g when resting it on my leg while playing. I own a regular size.

DNorwood · 08-22-2019, 08:36 AM

Would you consider the ES Session Chanter (ESSC)? It can play in A, Bb, and now C and has all the properties you enjoy in the SSP chanter but with additional functionality.

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Originally Posted by William McKenzie

Those look pretty. I think for that kind of money though I would definitely not purchase a practice chanter, I would purchase a SSP chanter with a mouthpiece.

This is what I use as it's a real chanter that is keyed (mine is A). Always in tune, proper finger holes, and the pitch perfectly matches up with other instruments. Playing back sheet music on a computer or tablet with MIDI is excellent, the intonation matches precisely once you set.

Mainebagpipes · 08-24-2019, 11:18 AM

I have a regular-size Maverick - very nice sound, with a bit of resistance compared to some other chanters. Quite happy with it, and thinking about picking up one of their long chanters.

08-20-2019, 04:20 PM	#1
Joseph Diodato Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 78	Maverick Practice Chanters I'm looking to expand my collection of piping items in the future, and I'm particularly interested in the Maverick practice chanters. Gorgeous asthetics aside, their main selling point appears to be that "[Our chanters] are the only practice chanter on the market today that do not require tuning. Our chanters are in tune straight out of the box." Has anyone had the chance to play the Maverick chanters and can offer any thoughts? I'm also considering the Hardie Twist-Trap practice chanter and David Lindsey's chanters. Cheers, Joe __________________ Practice is the best of all instructors. - Publilius Syrus My Piping Blog- A student's musings on learning the Great Highland Bagpipe.

08-20-2019, 06:54 PM	#2
Molasses4masses Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 282	Re: Maverick Practice Chanters A friend of mine (and my dad’s instructor when he played) has a Maverick and it sounded pretty solid when I heard it. I have a David Lindsey chanter. It’s a work of art and you couldn’t ask for a better maker who is willing to make sure you get the PC you dreamed of. Mine is silvertone birch with Damascus steel and moose. The reed that comes with it (Boyd, I think) is really robust and most definitely makes you feel like you’re playing a solid instrument.

08-21-2019, 07:56 AM	#3
Matthew Quinn Martin Forum Member - Shy or Quiet Join Date: May 2019 Location: Nassau, NY Posts: 12	Re: Maverick Practice Chanters I've got two Lindsey PCs (both bought used)...they are absolutely worth every penny

08-21-2019, 06:23 PM	#4
William McKenzie Forum Clasp Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 833	Re: Maverick Practice Chanters Those look pretty. I think for that kind of money though I would definitely not purchase a practice chanter, I would purchase a SSP chanter with a mouthpiece. This is what I use as it's a real chanter that is keyed (mine is A). Always in tune, proper finger holes, and the pitch perfectly matches up with other instruments. Playing back sheet music on a computer or tablet with MIDI is excellent, the intonation matches precisely once you set. __________________ Will

08-22-2019, 03:43 AM	#5
Chris Knife Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nobody from Nowhere Posts: 292	Re: Maverick Practice Chanters I joined the revolution last year. It lives up to all claims and is kewl and comfortable. My only other comment is that I wish I'd requested a sole so I didn't close off the chanter on low g when resting it on my leg while playing. I own a regular size. __________________ Chris Knife

08-24-2019, 11:18 AM	#7
Mainebagpipes Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Maine Posts: 63	Re: Maverick Practice Chanters I have a regular-size Maverick - very nice sound, with a bit of resistance compared to some other chanters. Quite happy with it, and thinking about picking up one of their long chanters. __________________ -Steve

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