The Xaphoon is a small wind instrument similar to a sax. What is unique and truly new about the xaphoon is its intense and striking sound.
This is the original Xaphoon made of bamboo and made in Hawaii / USA Brian Wittman, its inventor
The lowest note is Do. It is very simple to play, and very handy and easy to carry. It is one of the smallest and most economical instruments within the family of reed wind instruments. Learning to play the XAPHOON is relatively easy, for both professionals and beginners.
The XAPHOON harmonizes very well with vocals, piano, and other stringed instruments.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE XAPHOON: - 2 octaves - Chromatic - A 440 Hz - Tenor Sax Reed
Galician bagpipe made of ebony wood.
Two drones.
Sympatex synthetic bag.
Quality reed.
Durable synthetic drone reeds.
Ringed in methacrylate although they can also be built with ringing in aluminum and stainless steel (request a quote).
Our Galician bagpipes have an exceptional quality/price ratio. They are handcrafted in Ponteareas, Galicia, by a craftsman with extensive experience (3rd generation).
Prices include one color dress. The photos are examples. If you want a dress with a special finish, request a quote.
Chanter for galician bagpipes in G.
Pequia wood finished.
Ringed in methacrylate.
For 19mm stock. (another measure on request)
Does not include reed.
Handmade in Galicia (Spain)
Synthetic reed for third drone of gaita tuned in C.
To tune the third drone in G (a fifth above the ronqueta in C)
Polycarbonate sheet.
Great stability and durability.
Made in Spain.
The Xaphoon is a small wind instrument similar to a sax. What is unique and truly new about the xaphoon is its intense and striking sound.
This is the original Xaphoon made of bamboo and made in Hawaii / USA Brian Wittman, its inventor
The lowest note is Do. It is very simple to play, and very handy and easy to carry. It is one of the smallest and most economical instruments within the family of reed wind instruments. Learning to play the XAPHOON is relatively easy, for both professionals and beginners.
The XAPHOON harmonizes very well with vocals, piano, and other stringed instruments.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE XAPHOON: Key of Bb- 2 octaves - Chromatic - A 440 Hz - Tenor Sax Reed
It keeps the moisture in the reed. The sound of the bagpipes is sweeter since we have a few minutes playing, because the reed is acquiring the moisture from the bellows.
Chanter for galician bagpipes in G.
Palo blanco wood finished.
Ringed in methacrylate.
For 19mm stock. (another measure on request)
Does not include reed.
Handmade in Galicia (Spain)
