Editing Chanter (section)

==Cylindrical vs. conical bore==
Chanters come in two main types, parallel and non-parallel bored (although there is no clear dividing line between the two).  
This refers to the shape of the internal bore of the chanter.  
On the [[Great Highland Bagpipe]], the internal bore is conical: it is this that gives the chanter its exceptional volume.    
The Northumbrian pipes, on the other hand, have a parallel bore, giving them a much sweeter and quieter tone.