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True craftsmanship relies on community. You can support the Colin Kyo workshop in two meaningful ways: by ordering a custom-crafted instrument for your own musical journey, or by choosing to fund the ongoing art and heritage of bagpipe making. Whether you wish to own a piece of my work or simply fuel the independence of this craft, your participation makes a lasting impact. Deeply grateful for your partnership in co-creating this tradition.

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All New Orchestral chanters

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The Kyo Laminate Pipe Chanter is back for a limited time!

Pipe Chanter

Pictured above- Hand engraved silver set completed in June. a CK#3 completed April 2026

James Feeney

My friend James Feeney Playing the Kyo poly pipe chanter. The Earl of Seaforth Salute.

Murray & Yoko

Yoko and I were married in Osaka in 1999, and today, we are still absolutely crazy about each other. Every year, we spend a full month in Japan. To keep my craft moving, I even maintain a secondary workbench there, complete with duplicate engraving tools so I can work while Yoko catches up with friends. Her family has always been incredibly supportive of us. In fact, our son’s name, Colin Kyo, honors Yoko’s grandfather, Kyozo. Ojiisan was deeply generous to us and always enthusiastic about my work.

Today, we live in a lovely little home in Southern Oregon. When we aren't working, Yoko loves to garden and teaches Zumba, while I am an avid homebrewer. I keep nine active taps flowing in our home, featuring everything from IPAs and lagers to stouts, porters, and Belgian-style ales.

Our children are now adults, deeply involved in their own careers, yet we remain an incredibly close-knit family. We spend a great deal of time together, and I highly value their perspective. In fact, I rely on them to evaluate my work and inspect my piping. They understand the intense focus required to deliver exceptional craftsmanship, and their honest feedback keeps me on track to ensure we always provide the best possible results.

Yoko and I love travelling. We snapped this photo in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.

Beer of the Month: Homebrewed West Coast IPA

Vibrant golden-amber pour with a dense, frothy white head

This classic West Coast IPA delivers a bold, crisp bitterness balanced by a vibrant interplay of old-school and modern hop profiles. The trio of Centennial, Simcoe, and Amarillo creates a complex sensory experience, layering bright grapefruit, zesty tangerine, and tropical stone fruit over a deep, resinous foundation of fresh pine and dank undertones.

Full silver set collection

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This set was sent to Saipan.

September 19, 2025

Hand engraved silver slides with nickel plated bulbs.

I can plate in nickel, silver, or gold. The mouthpiece can be fully engraved. I also make full silver mouthpieces in the same shape. The threads are 9/16 32 or 9/16 30.

Price

Hand engraved German silver slide with nickel plated bulb. $280.00.

Fully engraved is nickel plated mouthpiece $320.00.

Hand engraved silver slide with silver plated bulb $420.00.

Fully engraved silver plated mouthpiece $495.00.

Murray Huggins 2025

My earliest memories involve music and art. As a boy I began art lessons with Lola McDonald and I pursued music lessons from a number of excellent musicians including William Keddie, James McColl, and Raymond Weaver.

Workshop 2025- 2026

Hand formed sterling projecting mounts.

Colin Kyo Bagpipes