Anistratov Gaita Gallega

 Punteiros (Chanters) – The Voice of the Gaita

At the heart of every Anistratov Gaita lies the punteiro—the chanter—crafted with exceptional care and considered the very soul of the instrument. Each chanter is the result of Alexander Anistratov’s years of dedicated research into the acoustics of conical bores, informed by traditional instruments from across the Galician region.

Through his extensive study and acoustic experimentation, Alexander has developed two distinct bore profiles for his chanters. These designs offer what he considers the most refined balance of tonal richness, dynamic flexibility, intonation accuracy, and chromatic stability across the full playable scale. Special attention is given to each chanter’s tuning, ensuring it meets the highest expectations before ever leaving the workshop.

As an optional feature, Anistratov chanters can be fitted with a removable and interchangeable stock. This thoughtful design allows the musician to effortlessly swap chanters—for example, replacing a D chanter with a C chanter while maintaining D drones, thus enabling performance in D minor. This modularity offers the flexibility to adapt the instrument’s voice to suit a wide range of musical settings without compromising authenticity or tone.

The punteiro is not merely a component—it is the expressive core of the Gaita, and in Alexander’s hands, it is shaped to meet the demands of both tradition and modern performance.

Reeds by José Luis Enríquez – The Breath of Authenticity

No Gaita can sing without its soul — the reed. For every Anistratov Gaita, this essential component comes exclusively from the esteemed workshop of José Luis Enríquez, a master reed maker internationally recognised as one of the very finest in his field.

Each reed crafted by José Luis carries the weight of tradition, precision, and decades of expertise. His reeds are renowned for their stability, responsiveness, and rich tonal colour — qualities that perfectly complement the acoustic philosophy behind Anistratov instruments.

The collaboration between Alexander Anistratov and José Luis goes far beyond mere supply. The two craftsmen enjoy a warm and longstanding friendship, built on mutual respect and shared devotion to the Gaita. It was, in fact, José Luis Enríquez who affectionately gave Alexander the nickname “El Gallego Ruso” — The Russian Galician — a testament to Alexander’s deep integration into the cultural and musical fabric of Galicia.

Their partnership ensures that every Anistratov Gaita not only reflects meticulous craftsmanship but also carries within it the breath of Galicia itself — shaped by hands that honour its past and give voice to its future.

                             Drone reeds

  Three types of drone reeds can be installed in the drones. It’s always depends of customer request. All the gaitas set up with quill type cane reeds by default. Also set of Gaita can be equipped with plastic composite drone reeds by special order or with hi tech Ezeedrone tunable reeds.