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AWARD WINNING HILTON CHANTER™

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AWARD WINNING HILTON CHANTER™Only 200 Made Now Sent Out Included Hilton Chanter Founders Edition Premium made chanter case for safe storage Founders Edition Keepsake Wood Case Frazer Warnock reed Custom made medical grade silicone o rings Dust bag Polishing cloth Genuine solid brass components including Makers Mark The package shipped is 3. 5 kg as the Founders Edition comes with exclusive items Practice to Performance An extraordinary musical creation by renowned bagpipe

Only 200 Made - Now Sent Out

Included

  • Hilton Chanter™ Founders Edition
  • Premium-made chanter case for safe storage
  • Founders Edition Keepsake Wood Case
  • Frazer Warnock reed
  • Custom made medical grade silicone o-rings
  • Dust bag
  • Polishing cloth
  • Genuine solid brass components including Makers Mark
  • The package shipped is 3.5 kg as the Founders Edition comes with exclusive items

Practice to Performance™

An extraordinary musical creation by renowned bagpipe composer and Director of the world champion youth band at Haileybury College, Lincoln Hilton. Available to only the first 200 pipers ready to join the Founders Club, this instrument redefines excellence and brings Practice to Performance™.

This is the first chanter ever designed to engineering standards specifically to be tuned to equal temperament, setting it apart from traditional practice chanters. Whether you're practising or performing, this innovation elevates your music to new heights, allowing you to seamlessly play with any instrument in an ensemble, symphony or covers for YouTube videos.

With only 200 units handcrafted from helicopter-grade aluminium and genuine solid brass parts, this limited release is your exclusive opportunity to own a chanter that combines cutting-edge engineering with superior craftsmanship. Lincoln Hilton’s revolutionary mountain reed seat, and split mouth piece design aids in prevention of water pooling, ensuring flawless play every time, while custom designed medical-grade silicone o-rings providing a secure fit that promises years of exceptional use.

"I always wondered, why do we practice on out-of-tune, squeaky, unstable chanters? I’d often find myself doing everything I could with reed manipulation and taping holes to get chanters remotely in tune. Often, the problems were consistent with sharp High G’s, flat F’s and C’s ubiquitous across most chanters. If practice is meant to refine the ear and improve playing, why not elevate the instrument itself? Surely, we can do better and get instruments closer in tune without completely altering every hole or relying on that “one special reed” that happens to work. That’s why I designed the Hilton Chanter™—to bridge the gap between practice and performance. It’s the first chanter specifically tuned to an actual key, following equal temperament like a piano, while also being visually crafted to seamlessly integrate into an orchestra. The Hilton Chanter™ also tackles the age-old issues of water clogging in the reed and mitigates the persistent squeals that plague most standard chanters. It is a standalone instrument that is by far the most consistently in-tune chanter that I have played to date across multiple reeds. Blending modern materials with a nod to traditional wooden chanters, including a protected wooden bell shape designed to add brightness to the overall sound, the Hilton Chanter™ is as functional as it is revolutionary.”

- Lincoln Hilton

Not only is this instrument built to last, but it’s also designed for purpose, and its environmentally sustainable design ensures that your commitment to music also reflects your values.

This isn’t just a chanter; it’s your entry into an elite circle of musicians who prioritize precision, artistry, and innovation. With only 200 units available, owning the Hilton Chanter Founders Edition instantly sets you apart as a serious player with a passion for excellence.

Don’t miss your chance to own this groundbreaking instrument—one that can transform your musical journey.

Information:
  • The pre-sale has concluded and this item is now for sale and shipping immediately after purchase.
  • All orders require signature on delivery.
  • Every reed is different, so we recommend minor adjustments using beeswax to fill in holes and flatten notes if necessary.
  • For the best, most in-tune results, we recommend using the reed that comes with the chanter.
  • Product images reflect a prototype. The delivered product may have slight visual differences due to enhancements made for optimal performance to the final design.
  • *Equal temperament tuning allows the Hilton Chanter™ to harmonize seamlessly with any instrument tuned to standard Western pitches. Instruments such as piano, guitar, synthesiser, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, violin, viola, cello, and double bass are all commonly tuned to equal temperament. Player skill level, reed setup, altitude of location, weather are variable factors which can affect the tuning.
  • **Reeds and blowing pressure can cause slight variability in the tuning of the overall scale.
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J. Tant
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
Iconic, but needs a few notes
Color: Gold/G-15 Green, Lens Width: 58 Millimeters
A great style, especially for those of us who don't go for the original Aviator style. But these sunglasses do need a few notes. The size on these have 58mm-diameter lenses with 15 mm between the lenses (if my decoding of the code on the side is correct. This is the largest size in this style, and even at that they are just *slightly* too small at the ears for my head. For context, the Ray Ban Wayfarer with a 50mm lens and 22m nosepiece fits perfectly. Also these, like the original Aviators, are intended to cover pretty much the entire eye socket, so if you're seeing light coming in from the side or top...they are too small for you. In other words, if you don't have a specific size head, these may not work for you and you'll be frustrated. I know it's hard to buy online since you don't get to try them on. OTOH, it's a little unethical (in my opinion) to go to a brick-and-mortar store just to try them on so you can turn around and buy them off of Amazon. DIYD and all that. Assuming the fit is acceptable, these are very well made sunglasses. They just *feel* like quality and the lenses are fantastic. There is some concern on Amazon about some Ray Bans being fakes. The pair I received are the real thing - look for the etched R-B on the left lens (not the lens with the white logo on it), the R-B logo on the nosepieces, the lenses being made of glass (not plastic) and the identifier engraved on the underside of the bridge...these are indicators that you have a genuine pair in your hands. I purchased directly from Amazon, not a "fulfilled by Amazon" purchase, so caveat emptor on that score. All in all, an outstanding pair of glasses at a good price.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2013
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Val Brand
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
The Real Deal, get them
Color: Gold/G-15 Green, Lens Width: 55 Millimeters
Lets me start by saying I love glasses and not only that, I am loyal to the multiple pair that I own. That being said I was pretty pissed when some punk kid stole my bag off the beach with my favorite pair, which was a pair called the tonette by electric visual. Great glasses, light, stayed on the face, and looked good but this time around I wanted something a little different. I had seen a pair of these worn around only once and I noticed they werent the over worn aviator style, one of the reason I got these, and immediatly fell in love. Went to the mall the next day and wasnt too surprised when the guy said "for you ill give you a nice deal and only charge you 120.00" needless to say, I gently put them down and walked out. Later that day, I ordered these for 30% off the mall price and got them 2 days later. PRAISE THE LORD FOR PRIME. PROS: -authentic ray bans -comes with the leather case which I still use 6 months after purchase -great tint -great glasses CONS: -they are a little small but fit my face fine, if your looking for a lot of coverage or have a big head...these probably arent for you -wire frame, these are my first wire frame glasses and yes they are more sensitive than my old pair but im still rocking them, if you cant baby a pair of glasses dont be surprised if you bend them little OVERALL: get these, dont be scared if you think your getting ripped off cause youre not. These are the real deal, just do it
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2014
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Dionisius
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Not cheap, but you get what what you pay for!!!
Color: Gold/G-15 Green, Lens Width: 58 Millimeters
After seventeen years in the blazing sun of Tucson, Arizona, I FINALLY broke down and brought myself (what I hoped was) a quality pair of sunglasses! I had gone through countless pairs of cheapies and had decided it was time. In the back of my mind, admittedly, I wondered if it was worth it... (I can be tight with a buck). The verdict? WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! My first impression? They felt heavy. Not uncomfortably, mind you, but the mass of something well made. After a day or two that only makes them more comfortable... And yes, over time, a few expected random scratches, but far fewer than their lower priced counterparts. And it's not like I baby them. They get beaten up. And they only seem to look BETTER instead of worse... a true sign of quality! This won't be my last pair. But I don't anticipate having to replace them for a long while. In a nutshell? Buy 'em. You won't regret it!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
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Southern City Reviews
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
My Most-Worn RayBans By Far
Color: Gold/G-15 Green, Lens Width: 55 Millimeters
These are what you buy when you look absolutely horrible in teardrop Aviators, which I do. I've even had commissioned salespeople tell me not to wear teardrop aviators, that's how bad they look on me. I purchased these in 2012 after owning a pair of Ray Ban New Wayfarers. I wanted something more stylish and more vintage looking. These are light, the earpieces practically disappear on your face, and the lens quality is outstanding. They've been dropped many times but so far, they're still gleaming like new. The nose pads can irritate my nose after long periods of wear, but they're still way more comfortable than my optical glasses. I wear these when I know I'm going to be in the sun for a long time because they don't give me big tan lines on the side of my face. I tried a 55mm, but ended up needing a 58mm to fit my big head. The lenses on the 58mm are a tad taller than I would like, but they provide excellent sun protection and they don't look bad on me at all. Ironically, I bought my dad a pair of 55mm American Optical sunglasses and they're almost exactly the same size and shape as the 58mm Caravans. They do provide more wrap than the American Optical. I've gotten a lot of compliments about these, maybe more than any other pair of sunglasses I've ever owned.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2016
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Jimmy McGrath
Dallas, US
★★★★★ 4
Perfect for Pilots
Color: Gold/G-15 Green, Lens Width: 55 Millimeters
I work in aviation and got these because they have a very top gun, fresh-esque look. The glass is solid, I’ve dropped them a few times and haven’t scratched them yet (from August - March). Fits perfectly under my headset and they can slide on and off pretty easily with the headset on. I can see the G1000 perfectly, without losing any of the panel as I did with my polarized glasses. Good shades - slightly too small for my face, hence the four stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2020

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