Afghani Rebab, Female India
Approximately 32" in length. Rosewood with inlays on the neck, goatskin soundboard, 4 main strings & 9 sympathetic, and a movable bridge.
Bulbul Tarang, 23" Long (Indian Banjo)
23" long, with 10 steel strings. This is not a Kentucky banjo. The case is integral to the instrument. Eight main strings are plucked or strummed with picks while depressing keys to change the notes. Instrument has two sympathetic strings. The main strings on a banjo are all tuned to the same note.It can be any note comfortable to the vocals. Then tune the sympathetic strings to a complimentary harmonic.Indian instruments are usually tuned for the vocals or the particular Raga or song being played. They are not limited to one tuning. An important note about Indian Banjo qualityIn general, the quality standards on Indian instruments usually focus on the functionality of the instrument. The esthetic quality is secondary; Indian instruments often sound better than they look. The BulBul Tarang is the most striking example of this phenomenon. Marred finishes, dents, dings, surface imperfections and general blemishes are standard. We do sort through the shipments when they arrive and take the most blemished out of the first quality inventory. However, you should not expect an Indian Banjo to be un-marred.
Bulbul Tarang, 23" Long, 10-String Set
Replacment strings, set of ten, for the 23 inch Bulbul Tarang (Indian Banjo). Strings are stainless steel, 28 inches long, .080 thick, and pre looped at one end.
Bulbul Tarang, 36" Long (Indian Banjo)
36" long. This is not a Kentucky banjo. The case is integral to the instrument. 10 steel strings the 8 main steel strings are plucked or strummed with picks while depressing keys to change the notes. The main strings on a banjo are all tuned to the same note.It can be any note comfortable to the vocals. Then tune the sympathetic strings to a complimentary harmonic.Indian instruments are usually tuned for the vocals or the particular Raga or song being played. They are not limited to one tuning. An important note about Indian Banjo qualityIn general, the quality standards on Indian instruments usually focus on the functionality of the instrument. The esthetic quality is secondary; Indian instruments often sound better than they look. The BulBul Tarang is the most striking example of this phenomenon. Marred finishes, dents, dings, surface imperfections and general blemishes are standard. We do sort through the shipments when they arrive and take the most blemished out of the first quality inventory. However, you should not expect an Indian Banjo to be un-marred.
Bulbul Tarang, 36" Long, 10-String Set
Replacment strings, set of ten, for the 36 inch Bulbul Tarang (Indian Banjo). Strings are stainless steel, 32 inches long, .080 thick, and pre looped at one end.
Balalaika, Repaired
Rosewood, three strings, classic triangular shape with finger guard at the apex, includes case. "-3" denotes a repair. Repaired cracked soundboard. They are New and Unused but are considered Second Quality. This means that there is some esthetic irregularity. The irregularities may include, blisters in the shellac finish, stains, scratches or dents, discoloration in the wood or finish, rust or pitting on metals, imperfect glazes, manufacturer's repairs, or some other mark on the surface. The irregularity does not affect the playability or sound quality of the instrument. As with any scratch & dent offer, these are a great value.
Balalaika String Set
String set for the cura balalaika. The set has one steel string approximately .010 thick x 35 inches long and one nylon at .040 thck x 67 inches (can be cut into two strings).
Bouzouki Case
Hard case with latches and red cloth interior for storage and transportation. The out-side dimensions of the case are approximately 41" L x (14" w base/7.5" w top) x 8.25" deep
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Large Berimbau, Deluxe
2 octave, 60 inches long painted bow. The painted gourd resonator must be tied on to amplify the sound. Includes wooden plectrum, caxixi, and stone.
Large Berimbau, Standard
2 octave, 60 inches long bow. The gourd resonator must be tied on to amplify the sound. Includes wooden plectrum, caxixi, and stone. Natural finish.
Medium Berimbau, Deluxe
2 octave 55 inches long painted bow. The painted gourd resonator must be tied on to amplify the sound. Includes wooden plectrum, caxixi, and stone.
Medium Berimbau, Standard
2 octave, 55 inches long bow. The gourd resonator must be tied on to amplify the sound. 2 octave, 55 inches long bow. The gourd resonator must be tied on to amplify the sound. Includes wooden plectrum, caxixi, and stone. Natural finish.
Banjo Cumbus with Soft Case, 23"
23" in length. It has metal frets and 4 courses of the 2 strings each. The Cumbus is a relatively young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900's. The inventor, Zeynel became known as Zeynel Abidin Bey. The famous Ataturk Mustafa Kemal, Turkey's first president, dubbed it Cumbus, pronounced joom-bush. Cumbus is Turkish for revelry, just the mood this instrument inspires. Our Cumbus are imported from the Family shop of Zeynel Abidin on Ataturk Bulvar in Istanbul. The Banjo Cumbus also be tuned like a banjo, DGBD, or mandolin, GDAE.
Banjo Cumbus String Set
Avarez brand replacement string set for the Banjo Cumbus. Two steel #1 MI strings. Two steel #2 LA strings. Set contains two wound steel #3 RE strings and two wound steel #4 Sol strings. For MI - LA - RE - SOL or EADG tuning.
Cura Cumbus with Soft Case, 29"
29" in length. It has nylon frets tied to the neck and 3 courses of 2 strings each. The Cumbus is a relatively young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900's. The inventor, Zeynel became known as Zeynel Abidin Bey. The famous Ataturk Mustafa Kemal, Turkey's first president, dubbed it Cumbus, pronounced joom-bush. Cumbus is Turkish for revelry, just the mood this instrument inspires. Our Cumbus are imported from the Family shop of Zeynel Abidin on Ataturk Bulvar in Istanbul. The Cura Cumbus has 6 strings in 3 courses, tuned A D G
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