Sitar
Experience the shimmering resonance of North Indian classical music with this fully hand‑crafted concert sitar. Built from seasoned tun (Indian cedar) and a natural dried pumpkin gourd, it offers bright sustain, rich overtones, and a comfortable action for both beginner and pro performers.
INR 32000
Product Details
Specifications
- Wood: Seasoned tun (Cedrela toona)
- Length: ≈ 48 in / 122 cm
- Scale Length: 34 ½ in / 88 cm
- Finish: Shellac French‑polish with traditional floral inlay
- Frets: 20 hand‑shaped, movable brass frets (cotton‑tied)
- Material: Natural dried & lacquered pumpkin gourd
- Diameter: 13 – 14 in / 33 – 36 cm
- 7 main playing strings — German steel & phosphor‑bronze
- 13 sympathetic (taraf) strings — high‑carbon steel
- Pegs: Camel‑bone‑tipped kunti with fine‑thread ebony shafts
Included items
- Bridge: Polished camel bone (jawari) with adjustable cotton wedge
- Upper (meru) bridge for sympathetic strings
- Brass langot tailpiece
- Included: 3 mizrabs, full spare string set, padded gig bag, digital clip‑on tuner
Customization
- Decorative inlay styles (floral, mango‑leaf, peacock, abstract)
- Extra upper‑gourd (tumba) for stage balance
- Left‑hand orientation
- Carbon‑fiber flight case (additional cost)
Instrument Crafting Process
- Wood seasoning & gourd curing for ≥ 18 months.
- Neck‑to‑tumba joint carved and cork‑lined for perfect resonance.
- Initial jawari cutting, fret profiling, and intonation test.
- 48‑hr stress‑tuning cycle to confirm structural stability.
- Final jawari refinement, French‑polish, and artist test‑drive.
- Ready to deliver
Delivery Process
- Shipped worldwide after receipt of full payment.
- We assume responsibility for transit damage; please report within 48 hours of delivery.
- Shipping cost is calculated at checkout based on the destination.
Available Sitar Variants
Student Sitar
Lightweight cedar build, friendly action, perfect for absolute beginners’ practice.
Studio Sitar
Balanced tonal depth, enhanced sustain, ideal for advancing studio performers.
Concert Deluxe Sitar
Premium tun wood, ornate inlay, thunderous projection for demanding stages.
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