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17-string Concert Vietnamese Dan Tranh Zither with Inlay

Estimated price for orientation: 699 $

Category: Autoharps and Zithers
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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 Product Type: Autoharp & Zither
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17-String Concert Vietnamese Dan Tranh Zither with Inlay Soft Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap Hand-Made by Highly Respected Maker Thanh Free Finger picks and spare strings
Paulownia Body and Vietnamese Cam Lai Kingwood frame with mother-of-pearl inlay
Hand carved bridges This beautiful dan tranh is made from well-respected Vietnamese instrument maker Thanh of Saigon. It is custom-made for Sound of Asia using finest materials. The soundboard and backboard are both made of paulownia Ngo Dong. The frame is made of the beautiful Vietnamese Kingwood Cam Lai. We do not use any cheap wood, plywood or laminated wood with lacquer. Please look at the nice grain of the Cam Lai. It is a concert quality instrument with rich and resonant voice. The string rings clean, resonant and long-lasting. The instrument is elegantly inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The instrument itself is a piece of beautiful Vietnamese art.  The scale of the 17-string dan tranh ranges over 3 octaves. First string is normally tuned in C3-D3, and the last string is tuned between D6-E6. It's in the scale of sol la do re mi sol la do re mi sol la do re mi sol la.
Please view an interview of Maker Thanh on Saigon TV:   Our store is located in 2146 S. Hacienda Blvd., Hacienda Heights, CA.  If you are near by, please welcome to try out the instrument.Phone: 626-330-4890       
  Sound of Asia Musical Instrument is dedicated to offer the most professional East Asian zither instruments.&nbspOur goal is to promote the zither or horizontal harp instruments of East Asia. The East Asian zither is known as Guzheng and Guqin in China, Koto in Japan, Kayagum in Korea and Dan Tranh in Vietnam. We work closely with instrument makers and musicians to bring most updated products. Currently, our store carries Guzheng, Guqin, Kayagum and Koto as well as the learning materials and accessories. Standard shipping flat rate is only for the 48 continental states, please contact us for international shipping and shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.  Shipping insurance is required, as seller will not take responsibility for shipping damages and lost.  International shipping charge does not include duty and taxes.  All Products are shipped out from California.  There will not be extra charge of custom duty tax & fees if you are in the United States.  For international buyers, please be aware that there might be custom duty & fees charged to you upon receiving of the products.