Timbers  The Anistratov Bagpipes & Flutes are manufactured from carefully seasoned, instrument-grade hardwoods from  some regions of Africa, the South America, South-West Europe and occasionally from Australia. All the instruments primarily made from African Blackwood, Cocobolo and Kingwood but other tropical hardwoods may be ordered as an option. Important to mention all of timbers which workshop does use are coming from licensed suppliers and have legality certificate.  Every individual piece is metiquosly inspected and handpicked from the suppliers stock and stacked to air dry for a minimum of two years from the time they arrive at the shop; first year as a raw block, second year as preturned and pilot drilled billet.

 After each step of the bulding process, each piece of timber is allowed to rest for a period of time, insuring that the integrity of the wood is stable before moving on to the next stage of production. The wood is also treated at each stage with a light coating of oils mixture. The care taken to handle and inspect each piece of wood throughout the various stages of production helps to insure that the instrument after it is finished will play for many years with relatively low maintenance.

Metals Three precious metals are used in Alexander’s workshop to set up the Standard sets of bagpipes and flutes. Namely Bronze and Nickel Silver are metals that were known to the traditional makers of the past. Stainless steel, a relatively new metal in the world of the musical instruments manufacturing but at the same time very well proven due to its unsurpassed qualities: complete absence of patina, wear-resistance, small heat capacity and strength. All of this metals using as well for Anistratov ferrules, mounts, tuning pins, keyes and other metal parts of instruments. These metal parts are always made in hand and are the result of precise machining skills and jewelry art.

The ferrules and ring caps are made from three separate pieces of solid metal that are concentrically soldered together in the traditional manner. This labor intensive process yields a heavy, durable and aesthetically flawless silver part that will last a lifetime. No expense or detail has been compromised.

The Beyond the noble timbers and metals that form the heart of our instruments, Anistratov Bagpipes incorporates arefined selection of both modern high-performance composites and rare natural materials, chosen for their beauty, durability, and tonal contribution.
Among the modern materials, we employ high-grade acrylics that faithfully emulate the elegance of traditional organic substances—Imitation Ivory, Imitation Horn, and Tortoiseshell Alternatives. These contemporary compounds offer both visual refinement and exceptional resistance to environmental changes, making them ideal for use in mounts, ferrules, and reinforcing rings.

We also celebrate the tactile warmth and character of select decorative timbers—materials chosen not only for their structural merit but also for their striking contrast against the darker body woods. One such example is Masur Birch, a timber of extraordinary grain and chatoyance. Reserved for our Premium series, it lends an unmistakable air of craftsmanship and heritage to every mount and ferrule it adorns.

At the pinnacle of our offering lies a material as rare as it is remarkable—Mammoth Ivory. Excavated from the permafrost and aged over millennia, this natural ivory is both legal and ethically sourced. Prized for its strength, tonal neutrality, and exquisite appearance, it is used exclusively in our De Luxe-class instruments, where no compromise in material or method is tolerated.

In every case, whether man-made or naturally formed, the materials are selected and worked with the same care and reverence that defines our entire approach. The result is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation—expressed in instruments of enduring beauty, tone, and individuality.