Melvin Reeds Is Heading to the 2026

World Pipe Band Championships!

We’re excited to be traveling to Glasgow for the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships.

Please note that orders received after Friday, July 31 will begin being filled on August 18th. Orders will be completed and shipped in the order they were received.

We appreciate your patience and support while we represent Melvin Reeds at the Worlds!

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Thistle Tone is a Melvin Reeds product line focused on affordable, performance-driven bagpipe accessories designed around tone, reliability, and real-world use. Every product is carefully tested and trusted by Melvin Reeds before it earns the Thistle Tone name — helping pipers achieve better balance, stability, and consistency in their setup.

ABOUT MELVIN
chanters+reeds

Experienced piper and reed maker

Melvin Chanters and Reeds is a custom bagpipe chanter and reed making shop located in Zebulon, North Carolina, USA. Each chanter and reed is tested prior to shipping to ensure quality of sound and workmanship.

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