# Supplier RFQ - Great Highland Bagpipe Prototype

Hello,

I am sourcing parts and blanks for a first-pass Great Highland Bagpipe prototype
build. Please quote current price, availability, lead time, and shipping for the
items below. Substitutions are welcome if they preserve the stated critical
dimensions and material behavior.

## Quote Items

| Item | Required spec | Quantity | Notes |
| --- | --- | ---: | --- |
| Chanter blank | African blackwood or comparable dense stable turning blank, 2 x 2 x 16 in minimum | 1 | Straight grain, kiln dried, no checks |
| Drone blanks | Dense stable turning blanks, 2 x 2 x 10 in and 2 x 2 x 16 in | 7 | For two tenors and one bass drone |
| Stock blanks | 2 x 2 x 4 in turning blanks | 5 | Can be blackwood or Delrin |
| Delrin/acetal rod | Black acetal rod, 2 in diameter | quote lengths | Prototype alternative for chanter, drones, stocks |
| Synthetic bag | Highland bagpipe synthetic zipper bag, five stock layout | 1 | Please specify size and stock-hole layout |
| Chanter reeds | Medium Highland chanter reeds | 3 | Mixed strengths acceptable |
| Drone reeds | Synthetic set: two tenor, one bass | 1 set | Include adjustment instructions if available |
| Blowpipe valve | Flap or ball one-way valve | 1 | Compatible with Highland blowpipe |
| Waxed hemp | Yellow waxed hemp and beeswax | 1 spool | For joints and reed seats |
| Imitation ivory mounts | Delrin or bought mount/ferrule set | 1 set | Optional for prototype |

## Critical Questions

1. What are the actual dimensions and tolerances of the reed bodies/staples?
2. Does the synthetic bag ship with stock collars or tie-in instructions?
3. Are blackwood blanks waxed, kiln-dried, and suitable for long-bore turning?
4. Are substitutions available in Delrin/acetal for prototype work?
5. What is the current lead time and return policy for reeds?

Thank you.