All sets are normally made in African Blackwood. Suitable alternative woods may be used on request, subject to availability. All sets have drone stops operated by plungers. Mounts can be artificial ivory, or boxwood. Metalwork is brass.
Keys are hand-forged, and the springs are made from nickel silver.
The overall design of the sets is attractive but without elaborate decoration. Nickel plating is available at extra cost, except on the fully mounted sets, where it is included in the price. All our sets are reeded, tuned and set up to the same high standards, and none of the options influence the tonal quality of the instruments. The bag is hand-stitched leather, covered in a choice of dark blue, bottle green or black velvet. Bellows are made from black leather hand-stitched to hardwood cheeks.