The MG Range of Bagpipe Drone Reeds, Chanter Reeds & Smallpipe Reeds
MG White Mamba Carbon Fiber Drone Reeds
New to the market after a year of trials, the MG white mambas, as they have been nicknamed, are proven winners. The introduction of the unique paddle shaped tenor tongues to our bagpipe reeds, give improved stability and strike in. In comparison to the original carbons, they are a little livelier, however they do not have the over buzz normally associated with carbon-tongued reeds.
In addition, we provide a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to set up synthetic drone reeds to help you achieve perfect stability and strike-in.
MG Carbon Drone Reeds
This premium set of reeds has a full set of carbon fibre tongues which give an instantly steady reed. In addition, our tenor reeds in this set do not give the harsh buzz sound normally associated with carbon fibre reeds. The design gives a full rich tone yet retains a smooth and mellow sound.
Precision engineered bagpipe drone reeds, made from moisture resistant materials.
MG Standard Synthetic Drone Reeds
Our synthetic drone reeds design give the best possible combination of harmonics from the bass and tenor drones. Utilising man-made materials we ensure richness of tone, stability of sound and reliability.
Traditional MG Cane Drone Reeds
The MG Cane drone reed has been under development for a considerable time. They have been played by top solo players and pipe bands to ensure they meet the standards required today. As a result, it is the reed of choice by Inveraray and District Pipe Band Grade 1 world champions 2017, 2019, 2024, 2025.
Additionally, you can read our comprehensive guide on how to set up cane drone reeds to get the best tone from your cane setup.
MG Cane Smallpipe Reeds
MG Pipe Chanter Reeds
Our reeds have successfully lifted prizes in pipe band and solo competitions, including the Gold medal and World Championships. They have proven to be balanced, reliable and stable and are crafted from the finest sources of cane. MG chanter reeds are easily manipulated too suit your own set up and in addition comprehensive reed manipulation pages are available from the menus below.