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G1 Platinum Chanter Reed
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G1 PLATINUM is the brand new reed from John Elliott of G1 reeds improving on the hugely successful G1 original reed, released in 2010 which is now being played worldwide by top grade 1 bands and soloists.
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G1 PLATINUM produces more resonance and clarity, particularly on the top hand. G1 PLATINUM also has a sharper high A which suits an even wider range of chanters, such as the Sinclair and Naill. It locks in perfectly with your drones producing a lovely balance and TRUE SOUND. G1 PLATINUM sets new standards in reed making!
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G1 and Kyo Chanter
I emailed Jon on the item and asked if he could select 3 reeds close to the strength and chanter fit I play. The reeds came in sooner than expected and it was almost like a plug and play item. All three reeds were crisp and at almost the same strength. Jon is the Bomb and so is ThePipersHut. They are my only go to site when I need anything for my pipes. They have very helpful with all aspects of my needs. I compete and play two different chanters so I need different reeds for each chanter. It is so nice to be able to add a comment to my order and get what I need.
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David Twigg
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G1 Platinum Magic
Our band has tried many different makers' reeds over the 40 years in which I've been involved. Currently, we have McCallum Mk2 chanters, and once we tried the G1 Platinums, provided through the first-rate Piper's Hut, we searched no further. They not only tuned the best, but they hold up remarkably well. We've had virtually none that were faulty; can be worked well without damage; and, given what chanter reeds cost, these days, our annual expense for them has dropped dramatically. We highly recommend these reeds (and The Piper's Hut). Michael, former P/M of Clan Macleay Pipe Band Portland, Oregon
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Michael Hubbard
from Salem on 7/2/2019
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G1 Platinum reeds
these have been my go to reeds for some time now. They are almost plug and play, requiring very little blow in time. They provide a nice crisp sound and are very easy to tune. I've recommended these reeds to several of my band mates and they've had the same result. Also-the Pipers Hut is excellent!
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Tom J. LaMoreaux
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Great reed
Delivery was fast and the easy reed sounds great
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Jorge
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The platinum G1 reed presents strengths of "very easy" "easy" "easy medium" and "medium" -- no strong. The MacPhee reed offers "easy" "medium" "strong" -- Can you give me an idea of how those categories compare? Is the MacPhee "medium" equivalent in strength to the G1 "medium"? Are there pressure ratings to these terms? Which of the terms, for which reed, would blow about 32? What's "easy"? 28 - 30? What's medium? 32 - 34? or 34/35? Thanks.
Asked by:
Robbie
- 6/25/2020
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There is no industry standard for reed strengths based on very easy through strong. Each reed makers strengths are a bit different. If you are looking for a specific strength just mention it in the comments section during check out and we will do our best to pick a reed for you to your specs.
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Jon Maffett (8/21/2020)
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I'm using a Naill chanter from the 1980s with a set of McDougall's. Is this reed a good fit?
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Michael
- 8/20/2020
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Yes, this would be a good choice, so would the Melvin reed.
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Jon Maffett (8/21/2020)
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Hello, I was wondering if you have any idea what the actual strength (h2o) of the reeds are? I have read that the G1 Platinum's are stiffer than most and an easy G1 is about the same as a medium reed from other makers. I play a Colin Kyo chanter (which I love the hole size and spacing) but am having a hard time finding great reeds to go with it and I have seen some people have success with this reed in that chanter. My normal playing strength is around 25 (h2o). Any information is appreciated. Thank you.
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Alan Stiver
- 10/27/2020
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There is no industry standard for reed strengths based on very easy through strong. Each reed makers strengths are a bit different. If you are looking for a specific strength just mention it in the comments section during check out and we will do our best to pick a reed for you to your specs.
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Jon Maffett (10/28/2020)
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Will the G1 Platinums, very easy or easy tune to 478? Any guess as to the blowing pressure for the very easy and the easy? Same questions as above for the regular G1 reeds. Thanks, Greg Nicolosi
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Greg Nicolosi
- 12/14/2020
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Well...that is complicated. It can, but it also depends greatly on the chanter that you are using!
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Jon Maffett (12/14/2020)
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Do you sell a Bb chanter reed which would work with Gibson pipes? What is the process for tuning the drones? I want to play with a trumpet.
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Drew Mansager
- 11/7/2019
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Yes, the Melvin or Shepherd b flat chanter reeds will work for you. Regarding the drones, you may need to add drone extenders to lower the pitch of the drones to achieve concert b flat.
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What strength of reed would end up around 32 after break in on the G1 Plat?
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James
- 4/29/2021
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Hi, I'm trying to choose between Very Easy and Easy on the platinum G1 reed. My recent manometer reading is approx. 25 inches of water, if that helps you guide me. Thank you!
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Heather Margolin
- 5/19/2021
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I need to order 12 G1's for the band. We would like 10 in the 32 in water column inches and 2 in the 30 range of strength would you consider 32 easy medium and the 30 easy. also can we get the quantity discount even though we are ordering different strengths? marilyn
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marilyn crandall
- 8/8/2021
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I am ordering for the band, is it possible to get count of 15 G1 platinums in the 32 range (easy med)
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marilyn
- 4/4/2022
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Is the easy G1 platinum reeds in the 30 range for stiffness?
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- 4/4/2022
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