Why do my bagpipe drones cut out?
—the offending reed while it is seated in its drone. 2) If it cuts out, move the bridle up (more tongue to vibrate). 3) Test again, mouth-blowing at maximum pressure. 4) If it still cuts out, go back to "1" and repeat the process.
How do you adjust a canning drone reed?
They can be adjusted using the rubber bridle for the tuning screw in the end of the reed. Moving the bridal the tiniest bit can make a significant difference. The tuning screw allows you to adjust for pitch. Lengthening the screw causes the drone top to tune lower.