Video Transcript:  Your pipe chanter reed is the single most important thing that determines how your pipes sound and feel.  And there is one essential piece of piping gear that pipers everywhere agree is the #1 thing you MUST HAVE to get an amazing bagpipe sound.  It makes your pipes easy to tune and they will stay in tune.  It gives you a bagpipe that is easy and efficient to blow and a joy to play.  It helps your reeds last 3-4 times longer.  It’s trusted by pipers around the world from beginners to world champions, for soloists and pipe band players of all levels.  You don’t want to play your bagpipes without This.   What am I talking about?  I’m talking about the Tone Protector.  The world’s first digital chanter cap with two-way humidity control.  Today I’m going to show you how it works and why it’s the piping world’s #1 must-have piece of piping gear.  And I’ll share a couple of special offers so you can get started with your Tone Protector today.

The sound of your bagpipes is crucial. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting out, the real magic happens when your pipes sound deep, rich, and resonate beautifully. On the other hand, when your pipes are too hard and won’t stay in tune, it’s impossible to play well and nobody has a good experience.

The core of this issue often lies in something many pipers overlook: the humidity factor. I’ve spent over 30 years playing, teaching, and performing the pipes around the world, and I’ve learned that the moisture content in chanter reeds is critical. Bagpipe reeds are made from a type of cane which is very sensitive to moisture. The moisture content in the reed affects everything about the it’s performance:  the strength, sound quality, tuning stability, and even how much the reed changes over time.

As pipers we spend a lot of time, effort, and expense to find and break in our pipe chanter reeds. But even with a great chanter reed, maintaining a consistent, high quality bagpipe sound can be really hard.  And what I’ve learned is that the biggest problem is not the moisture from your breath when you are playing—it’s the humidity of the air where the reeds are stored. Most of the time, your reeds sit there, in whatever moisture is in the air around you.  This ambient humidity changes constantly based on factors such as where you live, the weather, and time of day.  And this unpredictable and changing humidity makes your reed unpredictable and unreliable.  

I’ve traveled the world with my bagpipes and performed and competed in all sorts of weathers and climates from the damp and rainy Scotland, to hot and dry Australia, to the warm and humid Hawaii, and beyond and I’ve experience first hand the challenges of these changing and unpredictable conditions and what they can do to your bagpipe sound.  I’ve experienced the nervous feeling when getting my pipes out of the case and wondering what are my pipes going to sound and feel like today.  Is it going to be an easy warm up or a nightmare rushed scramble to get things tuned and adjusted before I run out of time and have to go on? 

So as a piper, bagpipe teacher, and inventor I started looking for a way to keep my reeds at that perfect, optimal humidity level — when  I’m not playing — to eliminate that unpredictability, to get rid of those bad tone days and awful performance experiences.  I wanted to find a way to have my pipes sound great and feel great every time I played.  I wanted to be able to have the confidence and peace of mind that my pipes would be reliable and ready to go every time I was ready to play.  I wanted to speed up the time it takes to break in new reeds, shorten my tuning time, and find a way to extend the life of my reeds so I can spend less time tuning and messing around with my pipes and more time enjoying playing my pipes.

This is what the Tone Protector does and this is why it’s become the #1 Must-have piece of piping gear that is trusted by pipers around the world to help you achieve a world-class sound with pipes that are easy to play, easy to tune, and stay in tune.  It’s simple and easy to use and will save you time, effort and money.

After you’re done playing, just take the chanter out of your bagpipes and put the Tone Protector cap over your reed. Tighten down the screw and that’s it.  The Tone Protector has two-way humidity control technology that keeps the air inside at the perfect humidity level, which is 84%. This means it keeps the reed not too wet and not too dry. There’s a digital hygrometer that shows you the humidity level inside, so you can always be sure it’s just right. The first time you play your pipes after it’s been in the Tone Protector you will notice a difference.  Your pipes will be instantly ready to play and will be easier to tune.  

No matter where you travel in the world, whether the climate is dry or humid, the air inside the Tone Protector keeps your reed at the perfect humidity level of 84%. This means that whether you play your bagpipes every day, once a week, or even less, your reed will always be ready and in the same condition as the last time you played.

I had a student who couldn’t play with the pipe band for seven months because of some health issues. The first time he was back, he stepped right back into the circle and after a couple of minutes his pipes were right in tune with the band, all thanks to the Tone Protector.

I’ve been testing a reed that has been capped with a Tone Protector since 2017 when they first came out. I check on it and play it a little every few months, and it’s still in amazing, like new condition. The sound and quality are amazing, despite how old the reed is and how long it goes without being played. Without the Tone Protector, this reed would be complete garbage by now. 

The Tone Protector is incredibly simple to use, and it’s the single easiest and most powerful thing you can do to improve your bagpipe sound.  All you need to do is play your pipes as you always do, and when you’re not playing, just cap your reed with the Tone Protector. And here’s what it can do for you.

You’ll have a warmer, richer, and more stable bagpipe sound every day, year round, in any season, and even if you don’t play for a few days.  It cuts down the time it takes to warm up your pipes; they’re ready to play right away. And after you tune your pipes, they’ll stay in tune.  Your pipes will sound great no matter the weather or where you are, whether it’s hot or cold, inside or outside, at home or while traveling. Your reeds will last longer, which saves you time, trouble, and money. With the Tone Protector, there are fewer surprises; your pipes will sound and feel the same every day, so no sudden problems or reed emergencies. This means you can play more and spend less time tuning and messing around reeds. 

The Tone Protector is perfect for every piper.  If you’re just starting to learn the bagpipes, the Tone Protector will make your life easier. It keeps your bagpipe sound consistent, so you can focus on your playing and less on tuning and reed maintenance.  If you are competing, having a stable and reliable bagpipe sound is essential. The Tone Protector ensures your bagpipes sound the same during a competition as they did during practice, giving you extra confidence.  If you are performing at a wedding or playing with your pipe band, you need your bagpipes to work wherever you are. The Tone Protector helps manage changes in weather and location, making sure your bagpipes are always ready to go.  If you play the bagpipes as a hobby and don’t pick them up every day, the Tone Protector keeps your reeds ready to play, so your bagpipes are always ready when you are.  

No matter if you’re playing at home or traveling, competing or performing, playing at a world-class level or just for fun, Tone Protector helps keep your bagpipes sounding great and ready to play.

Every Tone Protector includes the two-way humidity control technology and an easy-to-read digital hygrometer and thermometer which gives you the peace of mind that your reeds are being stored in perfect condition.  It comes in eighth fun and vibrant colors so you can express your personality and makes it easy to identify and keep track of your different chanters.  The improved, extra large knurled screw head makes it easy to attach for a secure fit.