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VEENA EKANDAM SARASVATI CARNATIC MUSIC EKANDAM VEENA ANTIQ ITEM GSM037

Estimated price for orientation: 790 $

Category: Sitars
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Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: G.S.MUSICALS
Country/Region of Manufacture: India MPN: Does Not Apply
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                       Saraswati Veena is an important instrument in Carnatic Music. The body of the instrument is made of  single block of wood, There are 24 frets made of brass set on the fret board by wax. The fret board is about 2 ½ feet long. One end of the fret board joins a large wooden resonator on the right. This resonator is hollow and helps in amplifying and sustaining the notes for a longer time. There is a small resonator on the left side that is mainly used as a stand to facilitate the placing of the instrument when it is being played.