What people are saying about Gibson Bagpipes

  • "I have four sets of Gibson Pipes. I have won prizes in the Open with all four sets. Greatest pipes ever made. So happy the company is carrying on Jerry's tradition in New Hampshire."

    — Greg Abbott

  • "Gibson pipes... very simply, are "the best blend in the business". They lock-in easily & don't tend to wander out of tune once they are set. The internal measurements of the tenor drones are pure MacDougall & the bass (MacDougall bass drones are well known to not have much presence...) have been enhanced to improve it's resonance & depth. Gibson bagpipes are modern day classics. I have three sets of Gibson pipes & urge all my students to play them, as I am confident that the benefits of a superior instrument, improve a piper's results & enjoyment, for both solos & band membership."

    — Paul Ouellette

  • "I have had a set of Gibson's since I started piping. I have loved every set, including Firesides, Ceilidh's, and my pride and joy half silver Gibson Highland Pipes. I am the Pipe Major of the Indianapolis Public Safety Pipes and Drums and proudly about 75 percent of the band plays Gibson drones and we are nearing 100% Gibson chanter usage. I recently had my blowpipe repaired by the new ownership, and as expected, great work! I can't say enough good things about this company."

    — Courtney Rice

  • "I recently bought a set of R-110-D's with the imitation horn mounts, and the set is truly terrific! Specifically, the pipes are light weight, the drones are really steady, the instrument tunes very easily, and the drone sound is big. They perform extremely well in all respects..... I could go on, but it may be enough to say that my new set of Gibson R-110-D's make me a much better player, and I am thrilled to have them. We are lucky to have Gibson Bagpipes now located in New Hampshire."

    — Bill White

  • "My godson Sebastian, his parents and myself took a tour of the shop and we got to see the whole manufacturing process then watch Seb play the Highland and Smallpipes at the end. I've been involved with manufacturing for 36 years and it was great to watch artisans creating real art."

    — Edsel Shejen

  • "The Gibson Fireside smallpipes have been a dream come true for me. I've been a want-to-be piper ever since I was a teenager in the 1970s. Now, at the age of 57, I'm finally playing bagpipes. The Firesides are quiet enough that I can play them without disturbing my neighbors. The drones produce a full, sweet harmony that is very satisfying when I turn all three on. My paying is getting better every day, ad so far no one has complained. So, I'm absolutely thrilled with my new pipes."

    — Vaun

  • "A very big thank you, to all who worked on getting me the reeds I requested, they arrived, and I can't begin to tell you how great they sound and how the marking will help me in my road to recovery to play."

    — Jimmy Griffin