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 In keeping with the enduring traditions of fine instrument-making, Anistratov Bagpipes & Flutes employs a carefully curated selection of noble metals in the crafting of all standard sets. Three metals are used in the workshop—Bronze, Nickel Silver, and Stainless Steel—each chosen for its specific character, durability, and historical significance. Bronze and Nickel Silver are timeless alloys, long favoured by the great makers of the past for their elegant luster and acoustic responsiveness. Stainless Steel, though a more recent entrant in the world of musical craftsmanship, has earned its place through its extraordinary resilience: it does not tarnish, resists wear, remains cool to the touch, and offers unmatched structural integrity. These metals are meticulously fashioned into ferrules, mounts, tuning pins, keys, and other essential components. Every metal element is entirely handcrafted, the product of exacting machining and the practiced hand of a metal artisan—each detail informed as much by engineering as by the art of fine jewellery.

 The ferrules and ring caps are formed using the traditional method of constructing each from three solid segments, concentrically joined and soldered by hand. This time-honoured, labour-intensive process results in a part of notable weight, strength, and visual perfection—a fitting complement to the wood it adorns.

At no stage is compromise permitted; every detail, every joint, every polished surface speaks to our philosophy: that beauty, function, and endurance are inseparable.

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.