My pipes were made by Roderick "Roddy" MacLellan.  He is a Glasgow native and one of the world's few master craftsmen who make their pipes by hand, one at a time.  Roddy's pipes are known by their unique drone profile and for having a warm, enveloping sound. 

My custom set of MacLellan pipes are made of  the finest african blackwood.  The drones are beautifully flat-combed and have chalice tops.  The hand-engraved ferrules and ring caps are bronze.    The projecting mounts are moose antler.  My drone reeds are by Ryan Canning.  (Field Marshal Montgomery Pipes and Drums,  N. Ireland)   

I play a Colin Kyo chanter with a Shawn Husk reed. 

For more intimate, indoor events I play a set of MacLellan Studio Pipes (photo bottom right).  These three-drone smallpipes in the key of "Bb" are warm, steady, and a pleasure to listen to in confined areas.  They are beautifully crafted in Cocobolo and Satinwood.