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Zachary Taylor has based his stunning Vihuela design on the ... Read more

Zachary Taylor has based his stunning Vihuela design on the instrument that is displayed in the Iglesia de la Compañia de Jesús in Quito, Ecuador. A truly remarkable piece, it is thought to be a relic of Saint Mariana de Jesús. Very few existing Vihuelas are known of but the most famous one is the so-called, ‘Guadalupe’ Vihuela in the Musée Jacquemart-André, in Paris. It was probably made around 1500 by an apprentice luthier or cabinet maker as a test piece. Comparatively large, with a narrow neck suggests that whilst appropriate for playing single-note continuo, it would not be suitable for solo performance repertoire or accompanying a vocalist. Although the body of the Vihuela was shallower and lighter than the modern guitar, the scale length was often much longer. The strings were of gut and silk and the frets, which were tied around the neck, were also of gut. Tied frets represent a strong reference to the original instrument but are sometimes troublesome. Changes in humidity, temperature, and clumsy handling can cause changes in the fret location, making replacement difficult for an inexperienced player. For these reasons, the designer, maker and suppliers decided on metal frets as a standard feature. Customers who prefer the more traditional tied frets may request them to be fitted when an order is placed. With six ‘courses’ of strings, the Vihuela has them arranged in pairs and these are usually tuned in unison, although variations were known that used ‘octave’ tuning on the lower-pitched strings, similar to the lute. When used in the musical sense, the word ‘course’, refers to more than one single string and possibly as many as three. Music for the Vihuela was written in tablature, as stave notation was not used for fretted strings in those days. Tablature works well, provided the tuning of the strings is known. Many players prefer tablature Minimize

Looking for a guitar that is truly unique? The Musicmakers ... Read more

Looking for a guitar that is truly unique? The Musicmakers Reniassance Guitar has that 17th Century look, evoking thoughts of travelling bards from days gone by. Always poplular at Renaissance Festivals. The solid mahogany soundboard gives this guitar a rich, full-bodied sound! The soundboard bracing has been update to allow the guitar to handle the tension of steel strings. Guitar-making is no simple craft, but the Musicmakers Renaissance Guitar kit is probably the easiest design to begin with because of the way we join the neck to the body. Building a Musicmakers kit is a great experience from start to finish. Minimize

BLEMISHED Oud, Rosewood with Plywood Case (Item Code: OU ... Read more

BLEMISHED Oud, Rosewood with Plywood Case (Item Code: OUDR-2) Oud, Rosewood with Plywood Case. Body of alternating dark and light rosewood, 11 strings, three rosette sound holes, no frets,fixed bridge, pegbox at an acute angle with ebony pegs. Egyptian style. Also known as Arabic OUDs. Actual weight 22 lb. Includes case. SPECIAL NOTE; No Warranty on Strings: Whether you purchase an instrument on-line or in a neighborhood store, manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey to your home. During this time the strings WILL oxidize and this may shorten their life expectancy and may reduce their sound quality. On occasion instruments may arrive with a broken string, therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings as soon as it arrives. Learning to change strings should be the first lesson learned when embarking on the journey of playing a new instrument.Scratch & Dent Savings!!! Product codes ending in "-2" are Blemished. They are New and Unused with Superficial blemishes that may include, blisters in the finish, scratches, dents, stains, discoloration, rust or pitting on metals, imperfect glazes, non-structural repairs such as putty in nail holes, or other surface marks. The irregularity does not affect the playability or sound quality of the instrument. These are a good value. Minimize

This Dunhuang brand Guzheng model includes a beautiful prin ... Read more

This Dunhuang brand Guzheng model includes a beautiful printed landscape scene in a classic Chinese style. The nature scenery is an important cultural theme found in traditional Chinese art. Such landscapes convey the importance of having a harmonious relationship with nature. The mountains have a spiritual undertone because they help people metaphysically speaking reach the highest points of the universe. Two figures in boats depict the rapport between man and sea. This beautiful scene is outlined in a creamy-gold tone border. This Chinese Guzheng is constructed from a type of exotic (Dalbergia) Rosewood from Myanmar masterfully selected by the artisans from Dunhuang. . Rosewood is a hardwood that creates a warm tone when played and offers a nice base. It offers a rich red-ish brown color in appearance. Other materials include: solid brass hinges, strings that are German steel wrapped nylon. Instrument weight: 15.30 lbs. Dimensions: 64" long, 13.5 inches across the bottom, 12" across the top and 2.75" depth. Guzheng, (pronounced 'Goo-Zheng') is a stringed instrument, plucked by hand (often with a pick). Part of the zither family, it is an ancient Chinese musical instrument that dates back to Qin dynasty (before 206 BC). In fact, the first part of the instruments title: "Gu" means 'ancient' in Chinese. Its history goes as far back as the Spring Autumn Warring State Period where it was widely played in Qing State area, and that's why it was previously named Qing Zheng. The body shape of Guzheng is a combination of oblong and oval. The head and tail of Guzheng are fixed with bridges on which strings are lined across, and each string is also supported by a peg (which is movable) so that the pitch of a string can be fixed and adjusted. Minimize

Looking for a guitar that is truly unique? The Musicmakers ... Read more

Looking for a guitar that is truly unique? The Musicmakers Reniassance Guitar has that 17th Century look, evoking thoughts of travelling bards from days gone by. Always poplular at Renaissance Festivals. The solid mahogany soundboard gives this guitar a rich, full-bodied sound! The soundboard bracing has been update to allow the guitar to handle the tension of steel strings. Guitar-making is no simple craft, but the Musicmakers Renaissance Guitar kit is probably the easiest design to begin with because of the way we join the neck to the body. Building a Musicmakers kit is a great experience from start to finish. Musicmakers has been making and selling musical instrument kits for over 30 years. Our pre-cut wood parts fit, our instructions are detailed, clear and easy to follow, and expert technical support is just a phone call or email away. Minimize

he Sitar is the most popular melody instrument in classical ... Read more

he Sitar is the most popular melody instrument in classical northern Indian music with sarod and tanpura - the long neck musical instruments of the lute family. The Sitars that are being made nowadays can be divided into two main categories - Ravishankar style and Vilayat Khan Style. Different styles of music are played on both types. Sitars in the Ravi Shankar style usually have 2 resonance boxes, 13 sympathetic resonant strings and 7 playing strings. 4 of the 7 playing strings are played as melody strings and comprise 4 octaves. ON the other hand the Sitars in the "Vilayat Khan Style" have only one resonance box on principle. There are 11 sympathetic resonant strings and 6 playing strings, 2 of which are played as melody strings over a range of three octaves. The design is unsophisticated and decorations and inlays are sparse. Would you like more information on Sitar? Check our main catalogue of sitar or get in touch with us OR speak to us. We assure you of immediate assistance. **[PACKAGE CONTAINS: Ravi Shankar Style Single Tumba Sitar Music Instrument, Length: 49 To 51 Inches, Weight: 3 To 5 KG, One Mizrjba, One Fiber Sturdy Storage Case, FREE! One Set of Strings, Free! Learn How To Play Sitar Book.]** *[MATERIALS: Tun Wood, Brass Metal]* **[Brand New Original Product. Free FedEx Shipping from India - Reaches you in 5 days. CUSTOMS DUTY / VAT CHARGES MAY APPLY. We also pay for return shipping.]** Minimize

Sound of China Guzheng Music Offers: 21-stringed Tianyi Co ... Read more

Sound of China Guzheng Music Offers: 21-stringed Tianyi Concert Rosewood Guzheng made by Master Wang Jian Chun * Quartersawn-Cut Sound Board * standard full size guzheng instrument * air-dried sound boards with natural wood color * Free guzheng picks / adhesive tape * Free 3-piece stands ($85 Value) * Free Guzheng Tuner ($35 Value) * Free 10 Spare strings ($10 Value) * English & Chinese Manual included This is a custom-made guzheng hand crafted by the Gold Medal Award winner, Mr. Wang Jianchun of the Tianyi Factory. Mr. Wang Jiangchun's instruments are favorites among professional guzheng players for their fullness of sound and versatility. The sound board is selected from the best grade of air-dried paulownia cut in the quartersawn method. The quartersawn-cut method is known as the best cutting method of sound boards for musical instruments. It provides a more stable and clear sound compared to the flatsawn-cut. The bottom of the sound board is carved with sound grooves to increase volume. The straight and tight grains of the sound board yield the best concert-level sounds. This instrument sounds full and resonant with strong bass and sweet highs. The middle range is solid and has a clarity that can't be heard in other instruments. We do not sell flame-dried instrument that has charcoal like dark soundboard. The flame-dried board although can speed up the drying process, but the sound quality is not optimal. It generally sounds metallic with short lifespan. The frame is premium rosewood with carving that tells the story of Lady Wang Zhaojun. One of the Four Beauties of Ancient China. The characteristics of Rosewood is sweet and bright. Please view video clip of this model on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISe-L76bFok Minimize

Soundbox: Oregon spruce Pine Fingerboard:Jacaranda Type of ... Read more

Soundbox: Oregon spruce Pine Fingerboard:Jacaranda Type of wood:Jacaranda Soundhole: Round Strings:Nylon Tuning Pegs: Metalic Material Bridge: Bolivian Jacaranda and bone frets General Features: Tuning:C E A D (South American version. 4th string, "C", is octaved) Size: Lenght: 92 cm (36,2") Width: 32 cm (12,6") Height: 12 cm (4,7"). Also believed to be a descendant of the "guitarra", is the "tiple". Although others believe it was derived from smaller "guitarrillos", also of Spain. An instrument used in Puerto Rico since the early days of the Spanish colonial era, the tiple may have 3, or 5 strings. Tuning differed widely by region. In Puerto Rico the tiple was often used for accompaniment on sacred ocassions or together with the cuatro and bordonúa in secular orchestras for ballroom dances such as the minuet or waltz. Minimize

Sound of China Guzheng Music Offers: 21-stringed Tianyi Go ... Read more

Sound of China Guzheng Music Offers: 21-stringed Tianyi Golden-Thread Nanmu Guzheng made by Master Wang Jian Chun * Quartersawn-Cut Paulownia Sound Board * standard full size 163cm x 36cm x 10cm * air-dried sound boards with natural wood color * Free guzheng picks * Free 3-piece stands ($85 Value) * Free 10 Spare strings * English Manual included This is a custom-made guzheng hand crafted by the Gold Medal Award winner, Mr. Wang Jianchun of the Tianyi Factory. Mr. Wang Jianchun's instruments are favorites among professional guzheng players and music conservatories for their fullness of sound and versatility. The sound board is selected from the best grade of air-dried paulownia cuts in the quartersawn method. The quartersawn-cut method is known as the best cutting method of sound boards for musical instruments. Master Wan Jianchun selects 5 pieces of quartersawn-cut paulownia board with straight grains that best fits each sound range of the guzheng. They are put together to make a perfect soundboard for guzheng. to It provides a more stable and clear sound compared to the flatsawn-cut. The bottom of the sound board is carved with sound grooves to increase volume. The straight and tight grains of the sound board yield the best concert-level sounds. This instrument sounds full and resonant with strong bass and sweet highs. The middle range is solid and has a clarity that can't be heard in other instruments. The frame is made of golden-thread Nanmu with mica inlay. Golden-thread nanmu is a type of strong wood that's used as the pillars of the forbidden palace. Nanmu is known for its warm, earthy and soothing tone with deep voice. Minimize

Sound of China Guzheng Music Offers this: Tianyi Rosewood ... Read more

Sound of China Guzheng Music Offers this: Tianyi Rosewood Guzheng with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay * standard full size guzheng instrument 163cm x 36cm x 10cm * single piece paulownia soundboard and bottom board * air-dried sound boards with natural wood color * Free guzheng pick set / one adhesive tape * Free 2-piece stands ($49 Value) * Free 1-5 Spare strings * Free Soft Carrying Bag * Tuning Tool, Bridge set & English Manual included This beautiful guzheng is Sound of China's customer favorite! It is custom-made by the famous Tianyi Factory. This guzheng is supervised by the Gold Medal Award winner, Master. Wang Jianchun of the Tianyi Factory. Master Wang Jianchun's instruments are the favorites among professional guzheng players for their fullness of sound and versatility. Both top and bottom sound boards use natural air-dried single piece paulownia. The frame is made by rosewood with mother-of-pearl inlay. The bridges are professional quality rosewood bridges. We do not sell flame-dried instrument that has charcoal like dark soundboard. The flame-dried board although can speed up the drying process, but the sound quality is not optimal. It generally sounds metallic with short lifespan. This instrument sounds full and resonant with descent bass and sweet highs. Please view video clip of this model on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VfiRGqn-7o Minimize

Sound of China Guzheng Music Offers: 21-stringed Sound of ... Read more

Sound of China Guzheng Music Offers: 21-stringed Sound of China Rosewood Guzheng with Chinese Brush Painting * standard full size guzheng instrument * single piece paulownia sound board and bottom board * air-dried sound boards with natural wood color * Free guzheng picks * Free 2-piece stands ($49 Value) * Free 1-10 Spare strings ($10 Value) * Free Soft Carrying Bag * Tuning Tool & English Manual included We are proud to introduce the Sound of China Guzheng Series. This model is Sound of China guzheng's advance model. All the making materials including soundboards, frames, strings and bridges are carefully selected by Sound of China professionals. This guzheng is made of natural air-dried paulownia soundboards. Both top and bottom sound boards are made by a single piece of paulownia that has been air dried for at least a year. The frame is made by rosewood imitating zitan purple sandalwood. It comes with concert grade bridges that are made of black sandalwood. The strings are of professional quality yet soft enough for beginners to learn bending. The design is in classical Chinese brush painting. The right side is decorated with bamboo and orchid. The left side caligraphy is a poem from Wang Wei of Tang Dynasty. ?????????? ?????????? Alone I sit, in the bowers of the bamboo trees, My zither I pluck, then, long and loud I sing. Deep in the forest, none knows I exist, None but the moonlight, to me, solace you bring. This instrument is our advance model that sounds sweet, clear and rich. A professional sounding instrument at a bargain price. Sound of China offers one year full warranty along with this model. It comes with a 2- piece stands, one set of finger picks, and 1-10 spare strings. Please view video clip of this model on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zdQmjW0VCw Minimize

This is a Brand new 2012 Koaloha Soprano Koa ukulele. Koal ... Read more

This is a Brand new 2012 Koaloha Soprano Koa ukulele. Koaloha's are made in Hawaii by the Okami Family and have that distinctive Koaloha tone that is clear bright and resonant. This has a all solid Koa body and fretboard and a solid Mahoganyneck. Features the Koaloha logo etched on headstock and a unique "Musubi" (japanese riceball) shaped soundhole. Comes with premium Flourocarbon Strings that produce a resonant clear and evenly balanced tone. This listing includes a hardhell canvas covered case free valued at 55.00 and a hunidifier required for warranty. All ukuleles shipped from The Ukulele Site are sent thru MGM's (musicguymic's) setup system and have been inspected by our ukulele specialist before shipment. This is what sets us apart from any other seller....we never dropship and have sold tens of thousands of ukuleles all over the world shipped from our Hawaii shop and warehouse. Once you play a real Hawaiian ukulele you will see why there is no substitute for a Hawaiian Made ukulele. Hawaii was where the ukulele was born so there is no better place to get a ukulele from. From the first strum you will hear the difference and can dream of warm sunny beaches and beautiful sunsets of Hawaii. Minimize

Venezuelan Cuatro: Soundboard: White spruce pine Fingerboar ... Read more

Venezuelan Cuatro: Soundboard: White spruce pine Fingerboard: Jacaranda Type of wood: Cedar Soundhole: Rounded Strings: Nylon Bridge: Jacaranda and bone frets Tuning pegs: Metalic material General Features: Tuning: (B-F #-D-A) Size of the Venezuelan Cuatro: Lenght: 75 cm (29,53") Width: 24 cm (9,44") The cuatro is smaller in size than a guitar. Cuatro means four in Spanish, although the current instruments may have more than four strings. The cuatro is particularly designed for strumming: the fingerboard finishes flush with the top of the instrument, and the upper half of the sound board is completely covered by a scratch plate made from hardwood. Hardcase: This hardcase has been designed to protect, keep or carry the instrument. It comes with an inside fine red cloth. Very handy with inside pockets to keep cleaning accessories or other stuff Size: Lenght: 76 cm (30,03") Widht: 26 cm. (10,23") Height: 14,5 cm. (5,70") Minimize

'OM' stands for "Orchestra Model," but 80 years after this ... Read more

'OM' stands for "Orchestra Model," but 80 years after this body shape was first designed it has become the most popular 14-fret model with fingerstyle guitar soloists who choose to play on steel strings. Yet flatpickers also find it appealing, and when the graceful cutaway is added these OMs are often used by lead players who routinely explore all 20 frets much as they would on an electric guitar. The compact shape makes the Collings OM equally easy to handle onstage or when sitting on the couch, and the relatively shallow body (barely over 4 inches deep) results in balanced tone and an immediate response. Minimize

This is a first rate concert level Karaj/Pancham (Ravi Shan ... Read more

This is a first rate concert level Karaj/Pancham (Ravi Shankar style) sitar featuring the Angurpatta (grape leaf) design all the way up the neck of the tumba. Made by Barun Ray, it is crafted from select aged tun wood with monochrome penwork, 13 inlaid taraf (sympathetic) pegs and seven lotus main pegs. The bridges are a special synthetic, developed by Hiren's son, at produce a very rich sound. The upper tumba (gourd) is natural with a wood join to the neck. Exceptional attention to detail and superb craftsmanship make this an instrument that can last a lifetime. Son of the legendary Hiren Roy, Barun Ray has certainly lived up to his father's reputation and has furthered the development of his instruments. The price includes a fiberglass flight case. If you prefer you can choose a double gourd rexin case or a padded vinyl gig bag instead. Also included are an extra set of strings and 5 mizrabs. Minimize

ABOUT SAROD Next to the Sitar, the Sarod is the most well- ... Read more

ABOUT SAROD Next to the Sitar, the Sarod is the most well-known and crucial Indian stringed instrument of classical Indian music in the North region. The peculiar `pick and striking' technique used in playing Sarod enables the instrument to produce a wide range of differentiated rhythmic striking variations. As mentioned above, the strings are not pressed onto the fingerboard with the fingertips, but with the tip of the fingernail. By doing this the player is able to produce the typical metallic echoing sound of the Sarod. This can be intensified by a continuous gliding of the fingernail along the string on the fretless fingerboard. By following this technique the ornaments and micro-intervals are produced that are typical and essential when it comes to Indian music. If you'd like to know more about Sarod, feel free to contact us, we will get back to you as soon as we can! Package Contains **[PACKAGE CONTAINS: Sarod Music Instrument, Length: 43 To 45 Inches approx., Width: 10 To 12 Inches approx., Height: 8 To 8.5 Inches approx., Weight: 3.5 To 4 KG approx., One Sturdy Storage Case, FREE! One Set of Strings]** *[MATERIALS: Tun Wood, Brass Metal]* **[Brand New Original Product. Free FedEx Shipping from India - Reaches you in 5 days. CUSTOMS DUTY / VAT CHARGES MAY APPLY. We also pay for return shipping.]** Minimize

Takamine's Natural series was conceived to give the biggest ... Read more

Takamine's Natural series was conceived to give the biggest and widest acoustic sound possible. The Natural ETN60C FXC nylon fingerstyle is handcrafted in our pro series facility that has been building precision quality instruments over five decades. Solid cedar tops, solid sapele backs, a thin satin finish and no pick guard _ anything that could possibly impede the vibration of the soundboard was purposely left out. This guitar was designed with the nylon fingerstyle players in mind and is voiced to respond well to altered tunings. The 1 7/8" nut width broadens the string spacing at the nut and at the bridge. The slotted headstock gives the guitar a classic look and increases the break angle of the strings over the nut. In keeping with the "natural" theme, various woods are used to trim and decorate each model. The rosette is an intricate design using ovangkol and rosewood. The purfling is basswood and fret board inlays are maple. A pinless bridge makes string changing a breeze. Includes Takamine's Palathetic» pickup, known in the industry as one of the most accurate and natural sounding acoustic/electric pickups. The CT4B preamp has long been the popular choice among Takamine pro artists, providing warm natural acoustic tone at high sound pressure levels. Minimize

This Dunhuang brand Guzheng model has a beautiful natural w ... Read more

This Dunhuang brand Guzheng model has a beautiful natural wood grain. The strings cascade down this Traditional Chinese Musical Instrument over the natural wooden pattern. Without carvings or inlays, the art of this model is its classic and clean design. The wood offers all the visual movement and artistry needed. This Chinese Guzheng is constructed from a type of exotic (Dalbergia) Rosewood from Myanmar masterfully selected by the artisans from Dunhuang. . Rosewood is a hardwood that creates a warm tone when played and offers a nice base. It offers a rich red-ish brown color in appearance. Other materials include: solid brass hinges, strings that are German steel wrapped nylon. Instrument weight: 15.30 lbs. Dimensions: 64" long, 13.5 inches across the bottom, 12" across the top and 2.75" depth. Included Accessories ?Padded gig bag ?Tutorial VCD ?Full set of bridges ?Bridge template ?3 sets plectra (picks) ?Tone generator ?Tuning wrench ?Additional strings ?Guzheng duster Minimize

This is a Karaj/Pancham (Ravi Shankar style) sitar features ... Read more

This is a Karaj/Pancham (Ravi Shankar style) sitar features the Golapatta (rose leaf) half-decoration. Made by Barun Ray. The instrument has. monochrome penwork, wood mount upper gourd, 13 taraf (sympathetic) pegs and 7 lotus style main pegs. The bridges are a special synthetic, developed by Barun, that produce a very rich sound. While designated a "Number 2" this is a very high quality instrument well suited to the serious musician. Son of the legendary Hiren Roy, Barun Ray has certainly lived up to his father's reputation and has furthered the development of the instruments. The price includes a fiberglass flight case. Also included are an extra set of strings and 5 mizrabs. Minimize

The Sidejack series are based on the 1960s Mosrite. Mosrite ... Read more

The Sidejack series are based on the 1960s Mosrite. Mosrite guitars were made in USA and began gaining in popularity in the early 1960s with the help of The Ventures. Its distinctive shape features a reversed-Stratocaster look. The Sidejack is available in three different models. Model Name: Sidejack Baritone DLX Colors: Black, Metallic Blue Body: Bound Solid Basswood Neck: Bound Maple, set neck Fingerboard: Rosewood, Dot Markers Scale Length: 28" Width at Nut:1 5/8" Pickups: Two Vintage EW P-90's Switching: 3-Way Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone Bridge: PRO Adjustable Roller Bridge, Fender(r) style Tremolo Hardware: Gotoh Nickel/Chrome or Gold Strings: #13-62 Baritone Light Case: extra Unique Features: Baritone B-B tuning Minimize

The lute-guitar is an attractive and lightweight instrument ... Read more

The lute-guitar is an attractive and lightweight instrument of a similar size and scale to a standard classical guitar but with a body like a lute. In keeping with the character of a lute, the bowl-shaped body is achieved by edge-gluing together staves of uniformly thin Lacewood bent to a specific shape with no heavy internal bracing to retain its form. Lacewood is a light-colored hardwood that has color similar to maple and has distinctive rays that provide what is known as a "beeswing" pattern. A member of the sycamore family, its timbre characteristics are similar to maple generally providing a brighter tone than rosewood. European spruce is used for the soundboard and, in keeping with the design of 16th-Century lutes, its soundhole is a carved rosette in an attractive geometric pattern which is cut into the soundboard itself and is not inlaid of different material. Most exciting is that the soundboard bracing pattern follows bracing used in world-famous Kohno classical guitars. The mahogany neck has a shape is similar to a classical guitar with a 51mm (2 inch) wide nut of ebony. The top of the peg box has a woman's head carved on the top. Using standard nylon classical guitar strings, it is tuned like a guitar in e, b, G, D, A, E tuning. If it is to be used for lute music, the 3rd string may be tuned a semi-tone down to F# to enable lute fingering. The guitar is outfitted with traditional lute-style ebony friction pegs. The overall length is 40 ?À_" and the scale length is 25 3/8", similar to a normal guitar. Satin lacquer finish. Minimize

Afghani Rebab with Goatskin soundboard, 5 main strings & 13 ... Read more

Afghani Rebab with Goatskin soundboard, 5 main strings & 13 sympathetic, movable bridge, 3 fixed corded frets. It is approximately 36-38 inches long. The Rebab is in the lute family. Traditionally it is carved out of a single piece of mulberry wood. The neck and upper body are hollow and covered with a thin piece of wood. The lower body, the resonating chamber, is covered with goat skin. The three main playing strings are usually tuned a fourth apart. The strings are tuned, low to high, C#, F# and B. In addition, there are 12 to 16 sympathetic strings, which are tuned for the raga one is playing. It has three tied-on frets near the top of the neck the rest of the fingerboard is fretless. Minimize