HMT Catalog: Exotic Stringed Instruments -- Sitar, Charango, Tambura and more

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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Exotic

updated February 26, 2008

Cuatro
Dilruba
Er-hu
Esraj sitar

Oud
Sarangi
Sarod
Saz
Sitar
Tambura
Veena
Accessories

Cuatro See also: Paracho Elite Cuatros Small South American guitar with 5 doubled courses Solid cedar top, mahogany back and sides Mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard What does the "quote" button do?	Special order only
Puerto Rican cuatro High quality, good tone, great sustain Cedar top, beautiful figured hardwood back and sides Case not included What does the "quote" button do?	Special order only
Dilruba Similar to Esraj, but fuller sound Bow and case included What does the "quote" button do?	Special order only
Er-hu Chinese spike fiddle Snakeskin head Bow included	$176.00
Esraj Indian bowed instrument with frets, sympathetic strings Skin sounding board Medium quality Hard case and bow included What does the "quote" button do?	Special order only
Oud Middle Eastern fretless lute Solid wood, beautiful instruments Our selection of ouds varies. Please contact us for the most current selection.

Sarangi Indian fretless bowed instrument Three main playing strings and 36 secondary and sympathetic strings. Skin head, bone bridges, fish inlay Bow and case included What does the "quote" button do?	Special order only
Sarod Indian Lute with plucked strings Metal fingerboard Skin head Good quality With hardshell case What does the "quote" button do?	Special order only
Saz Long-necked lute from Turkey Medium quality What does the "quote" button do?	Special order only

Sitars

Article: Sitars and Other Imported Instruments

Our sitar stock varies, but we usually have a selection of both student and professional level sitars (usually Radha Krishna Sharma and G. Rosul). All are checked by our technician to make sure they are in good playing condition. Student sitars generally range from $350-$450 and include a soft padded case. Professional level sitars range from about $600-$800 and include a hard case. Please contact us to see what we currently have in stock.

Sitar stock changes constantly. Prices subject to change without notice.

Tanpura, sometimes called Tambura or Tamboura -- Fretless drone instrument from India, similar to sitar in size and shape.

Small flat back Tanpura, comes with hard case. $399.00

We carry both Male and Female 4-string Tanpuras, and Male 6-string Tanpuras. Contact us for current stock and pricing.

Veena

Contact us for current availability and pricing.

Very high quality Sitars, Veenas, Sur Bahars, and other Indian instruments, including some vintage/antique pieces, are available by special order. Makers include Rada Krishna Sharma, Miraj, Hemen Roy, others.
Many odd and varied stringed instruments come into our store on a regular basis. If what you're looking for is exotic or unusual, we may have it. Please inquire.