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YOU HAVE FOUND A PIECE OF SITAR HEAVEN ON EARTH! This sitar is a most venerable master-made concert kharaj sitar made in the 1960's by a small Calcutta shop named MURCHAANA. It was restored and played regularly for many years in the most capable hands of Tony Karasek, today the only master custom sitar builder in the USA. He sold it to a music shop where we found her, and decided to give her a home for a spell. But now it us time for us to find her a great new forever home.
It has 7 main playing strings and 13 'tarab' sympathetic strings. The varnish is a glossy deep dark chocolate brown. The body is fully carved. The carvings on the tabli (soundboard) are incredibly thick. The upper toomba (gourd resonator) is not original, but it is made of very resonant real gourd and is extra large. It has also been recently fitted with 2 extra frets which makes this sitar capable of playing chromatic melodies much easier. In India this is called "aachal thaat" (trans. "All scales").
The sitar has incredible BASS! Its lower bronze strings have been fitted with a custom reverse bridge block in front of the nut which compensates the intonation and makes the strings far more stable and sustaining when playing deep meends (pitch bends). This allows players to play notes in the ati-mandra saptak (lowest octave) with ease, and amplifies the bass tone of the whole instrument.
If you have been searching for a real vintage kharaj concert-quality sitar, THIS IS IT! And yes, it comes with a beautiful top-quality brand-new black fiberglass case.
We will be happy to provide you any practical assistance we can in getting the instrument set up properly and playing smoothly for you.
Condition: Mint
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$3500
SITAR, Vintage 1960's Murchaana Masterpiece Quality Concert Kharaj Achaal Thaat, dark chocolate stain
This sitar was made in the late 1950's, and was brought to the USA a few years ago by a student who was gifted it by her teacher in India. It unfortunately did not make the journey safely. The main gourd was badly damaged in transit. But with great skill and patience it was pieced back together, and now she plays very nicely again. You can tell this sitar was played quite a bit by its original owner, but the frets were all replaced at some point shortly before it was gifted. The bone nuts and beads are original, and show their age. She comes with her original vinyl-covered, 'form fit' fiberboard case.
This sitar has 7 main playing strings and 13 sympathetic 'tarab' strings, which were all replaced recently. It has plenty of vintage-quality sound, rather delicate and a little dark around the edges. It plays very smoothly. We are committed to making sure you are able to get as much out of this instrument as possible. Please contact us if you have any questions at all.
Condition: Very Good
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$800
SITAR, Vintage 1950's, Excellent Sound! 7-string, SaPaGa tuning, 13 sympathetic strings,
dark brown stain
Almost all sitars are handmade in India. Most of the measurements of the sitar have been standardized over generations of time, but each one is unique. Here we have a excellent brand-new student sitar with a deep red matte finish. It has 7 main playing strings tuned in the SaPaGa arrangement, and 11 sympathetic 'tarab' strings, all tuned with traditional wooden pegs and fine tuning beads on the main strings. The standard note sitars are traditionally tuned to is C#, but they can be easily tuned in C or D as well. It comes with a very functional heavy-padded gig bag.
This sitar has been professionally set up so it is guaranteed to stay in tune and play very smoothly. If you should decide to purchase it, we will be happy to assist you in any practical way we can to make sure you can operate the instrument in an as optimal a fashion as possible through email, phone, or an in-person consultation.
A great sitar to get yourself started on the path of Indian music, or just tune up and meditate with.
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$495
SITAR by Bhargava & Co. 2015,
matte red stain, model STRS
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Custom Tank Drums are beautiful sounding and looking melodic percussion instruments made from scrapped propane tanks. You can play them with your hands or with the included superball mallets.
Tank drums have a really marvellous sound, and can be played by anyone, even infants. They are nearly indestructible and will provide years of playing enjoyment. They have rubber feet installed for stability on any flat surface, and can also be comfortably played in the lap.
This tank drum has a very special copper-plated finish with lacquer for protection. It's tuned to a G minor pentatonic scale, with 8 notes ranging from G3 to C5.
We are proud to sell Custom Tank Drums as they are super high quality and made locally by a Father and Son!
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$595
Custom Tank Drums, G Minor Pentatonic with Copper-Electroplated Finish
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Custom Tank Drums are beautiful sounding and looking melodic percussion instruments made from scrapped propane tanks. You can play them with your hands or with the included superball mallets.
Tank drums have a really marvellous sound, and can be played by anyone, even infants. They are nearly indestructible and will provide years of playing enjoyment. They have rubber feet installed for stability on any flat surface, and can also be comfortably played in the lap.
This tank drum has an awesome torched steel finish with lacquer for protection. It's tuned to a G minor pentatonic scale, with 8 notes ranging from G3 to C5.
We are proud to sell Custom Tank Drums as they are super high quality and made locally by a Father and Son!
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$595
Custom Tank Drums, G Minor Pentatonic with Torched Steel Finish
Custom Tank Drums are beautiful sounding and looking melodic percussion instruments made from scrapped propane tanks. You can play them with your hands or with the included superball mallets.
Tank drums have a really marvellous sound, and can be played by anyone, even infants. They are nearly indestructible and will provide years of playing enjoyment. They have rubber feet installed for stability on any flat surface, and can also be comfortably played in the lap.
This tank drum has an beautful textured hand painted finish in black and metallic blue. It's tuned to a G minor pentatonic scale, with 8 notes ranging from G3 to C5.
We are proud to sell Custom Tank Drums as they are super high quality and made locally by a Father and Son!
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$395
Custom Tank Drums, G Minor Pentatonic with Hand-painted Finish
Custom Tank Drums are beautiful sounding and looking melodic percussion instruments made from scrapped propane tanks. You can play them with your hands or with the included superball mallets.
Tank drums have a really marvellous sound, and can be played by anyone, even infants. They are nearly indestructible and will provide years of playing enjoyment. They have rubber feet installed for stability on any flat surface, and can also be comfortably played in the lap.
This tank drum has an beautful textured hand painted finish in black, green and purple. It's tuned to an A minor pentatonic scale, with 8 notes ranging from A3 to D5.
We are proud to sell Custom Tank Drums as they are super high quality and made locally by a Father and Son!
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$395
Custom Tank Drums, A Minor Pentatonic with Hand-painted Finish
Top professional Paraguayan Harp made by one of its very best makers. This harp has 37 strings, recently completely restrung with highest-quality nylon and wound nylon strings. The body is made of Spanish cedar, and is covered in tulip floral carvings. The soundboard is solid Engleman spruce.
This harp does not have levers, but 12 frets allow for chromatic melodic expression! It is equipped with the extra height-adjustable feet so the instrument can stand freely, and also be raised up higher for standing players. It only weighs about 12 pounds, and comes with a light gig bag for transport.
The instrument is a model 14N from 2012 and is in mint condition. It's finished with a light brown stain and clear gloss lacquer.
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was $1800, now $1600
Top-notch Paraguayan Harp by
Oscar Maldonado!
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Traditional Mbira from the Shona Tribe of Zimbabwe, a very specific instrument within the broader category of Kalimba, or thumb-piano. Mbira culture is rich with traditional repertoire, dance, and ceremony that last through the night. The sound is enchanting, entrancing, delightful and unique.
This one is tuned to nyamaropa tuning, they are easily tunable by tapping the tongues in and out of the bracing.
Along the bottom of the instrument you'll see the metal sizzles that buzz while you play, to ward off bad spirits! These are very special instruments, hand made and brought personally by a friend of ours. We hope you enjoy!
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$375
Authentic Shona Mbira
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Jia Senghe has been playing, teaching, and making traditional Zen Shakuhachi flute in Chicago for many years. This particular flute is a great beginner shakuhachi made by Mr. Senghe. It is an easy flute to get a tone going, which is very helpful when first learning.
This flute has Ro, or the root note, tuned to D. The notes on Shakuhachi are Ro, Tsu, Re, Chi, Ha, and I, which make a minor pentatonic scale (for this flute - D, F, G, A, C), though the music often calls for bending the notes for pitches in-between.
The flute comes with an instructional booklet by Mr. Senghe.
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$160
Shakuhachi Meditation flute,
Brushed Red Lacquer Finish, "D"
by Jia Senghe
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Jia Senghe has been playing, teaching, and making traditional Zen Shakuhachi flute in Chicago for many years. This is a lovely Shakuhachi includes the Bamboo's root end - this makes for a narrowing in the bore at the end of the instrument, which improves the intonation. Root ends also have a great aesthetic value and honor the spirit of the Bamboo.
This flute has Ro, or the root note, tuned to C#. The notes on Shakuhachi are Ro, Tsu, Re, Chi, Ha, and I, which make a minor pentatonic scale (for this flute - C#, E, F#, G#, B), though the music often calls for bending the notes for pitches in-between.
The flute comes with an instructional booklet by Mr. Senghe.
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$240
Shakuhachi Meditation flute,
Black Bamboo w. Natural Finish, "C#"
by Jia Senghe
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This is the letter the legendary conga maker Tom Alexander sent along with this masterpiece conga drum:
"This Natural Fusion model Volcano Percussion "Conga" is made out of "Opium" wood as we call it here. Actually called Opiuma in Hawaiian for resemblance to seeds of the Opium of Commerce. Not related to the drug. Grows in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, as well as Mexico and a lot of other places.
The wood was introduced to me as an experiment recently and this will definitely be a "one of a kind". This wood does not like to bend, which is the basis of traditional tumbadora making. I lost as many staves as it took to make this drum. I wouldn't give up because this was a preplanned gift and the wood colors were just what I wanted for her. Apparently no one had ever given her a conga drum and there is no one more deserving...
I am very happy with the results. It was hard to let go of. As for the sound, it is exceptional. Warm but very bright, just like my wife. I put an excellent .060 Texas bullhide on it knowing it will last forever and give all the tonal ranges in one drum. The inside is finished as usual and the outside has got 9 coats of UV filtered clear polymer finish, same as my car. It's also got more chrome than my car."
This drum has it all: handmade from top to bottom, solid steel hardware, bottom rubber ring protection, hand-sanded 'no glue lines' finished interior, this is as boutique as a conga can be.
This is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece signed by the maker himself. It is in almost perfect new condition, save for a couple tiny lug bumps. It is flawless, and really sounds amazing. Volcano drums are made in Hawaii, and are only usually available by custom direct order. They are some of the most expensive congas you can buy in the whole world. We have just this one 11.75" conga available, and we believe the price we are asking is a bit high for a pro conga drum, but very fair considering all factors. Make us an offer, we'd like very much to find this lonely drum a new home soon!
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$800
VOLCANO 2009 Custom Conga Drum
11.75" One-of-a-kind Opiuma wood
.060" Bullhide Head
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This is an American-made stave-construction set of Dun Duns! Play traditional West African Djembe and DunDun music or add to a deep earthy sound to your drum or percussion kit!
Dundunba - 15" head, 21" tall
Sangaba - 11.5" head, 19" tall
Kenkine - 10" head, 17" tall
Set comes with three robust Dun Dun sticks...
Also, check out the Dun Dun bell set we have listed!
https://reverb.com/item/1794741-west-african-dun-dun-bell-set
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$525
Drum Brothers American-made
Dun Dun Set
Authentic Guinean Dun Dun set, includes Kenkine, Sangaba, and Dundunba. These are solid carved drums (the traditional style), heavier than the Drum Brothers set listed above, but lightweight relative relative to your average African-made dundun. The skins are in great shape and there's still an abundant length of rope for tuning 'em up!
Dimensions -
Dundunba - 20" head, 34" tall
Sangaba - 15" head, 23" tall
Kenkini - 11" head, 21" tall
Pictured are two sticks but the set comes with three - play Malian style (one person per drum) or Guinean style (one person, three drums)!
Also, check out the Dun Dun bell set we have listed!
https://reverb.com/item/1794741-west-african-dun-dun-bell-set
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$950
Guinean Hand Carved and Painted
Dun Dun Set
This is a superior quality full pro hand-hammered copper bayan, 5 1/2" dayan Indian tabla drum set. Copper is a premium material for Bayan shells, Sheesham is an Indian variety of Rosewood and is exceptionally hard and ideal for musical instruments.
Tabla set comes with durable covers and rings, tuning hammer and padded gig bag. Both drums have been professionally set up to assure longest sustaining sound and crisp, stable tone and tuning.
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$450
Professional Indian Tabla Set,
Heavy Copper Bayan, 5 1/2" Dayan
2015, Hammered Copper, Sheesham wood
Compact sized Darbuka, handcrafted in Chicago by Q Drums. These drums are played internationally by professionals and Darbuka fanatics!
In the final photo, you will see a size comparison with the extra large Sumbati-sized drum.
Welded and hammered from sheet steel, Q Drums are resonant, indestructible, and surprisingly lightweight. This drum will last you a lifetime. A large radiused head makes the drum very comfortable on the hands, natural tung oil finish protects the steel from rusting.
Darbuka can be played many ways, but traditionally rests comfortably across the lap. The drum can also be slung over the shoulder with a scarf or strap, rigged into a drum kit, or on a floor stand. Darbuka technique offers a huge range of sounds and possibilities, but the learning curve is small - beginners and advanced players will all appreciate!
Quentin Shaw has studied drumming extensively in North Africa. Shaw has a discerning and specific taste for the sound of Darbuka, which goes into every drum he makes. To quote he "knows when a drum will sound great before even putting the skin on."
Drum measures 10" x 18"
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$295
Q Drums Small Darbuka
Extra large "Sumbati-size" Darbuka, handcrafted in Chicago by Q Drums. These drums are played internationally by professionals and Darbuka fanatics!
In the final photo, you will see a size comparison with the compact sized drum.
Welded and hammered from sheet steel, Q Drums are resonant, indestructible, and surprisingly lightweight. This drum will last you a lifetime. A large radiused head makes the drum very comfortable on the hands, natural tung oil finish protects the steel from rusting. This drum also features a very cool hammer-raised finish.
Darbuka can be played many ways, but traditionally rests comfortably across the lap. The drum can also be slung over the shoulder with a scarf or strap, rigged into a drum kit, or on a floor stand. Darbuka technique offers a huge range of sounds and possibilities, but the learning curve is small - beginners and advanced players will all appreciate!
Quentin Shaw has studied drumming extensively in North Africa. Shaw has a discerning and specific taste for the sound of Darbuka, which goes into every drum he makes. To quote he "knows when a drum will sound great before even putting the skin on."
Drum measures 13" x 22"
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$400
Q Drums Extra-Large
"Sumbati-size" Darbuka
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