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HANDMADE PROFESSIONAL PERSIAN SANTOOR~SANTUR~DULCIMER~HARP~ SHIV KUMAR STYLE 009
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Description 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: HANDMADE MPN: Does Not Apply Model: SANTOOR Country/Region of Manufacture: India UPC: Does not apply
HANDMADE PROFESSIONAL PERSIAN SANTOOR~SANTUR~DULCIMER~HARP~ SHIV KUMAR STYLE 009Santoor is very old musical instrument, It was neither depicted in miniatures nor presented in any other medium until the nineteenth century and therefore the origin of the instrument is not clear. It is a trapezoid shaped box made of either of walnut,rosewood or betel palm, with 72 to 93 or more strings. The front and the back of the instrument are connected by sound posts whose positions play an important role in the sound quality of the instrument. The name means one hundred strings in Persian. The special shaped mallets (mezrab) are lightweight and are held between the index and middle fingers. A typical Santoor has two sets of bridges, providing a range o three octaves. The right hand strings are made of brass, while the left hand strings are of steel.The Indian Santoor is thicker, more rectangular and can have more strings. Its corresponding mallets are also held differently. Santur is an instrument indigenous to Kashmir (India) but now a days played throughout the north. It is a hammered dulcimer which is struck with light wooden mallets. The number of strings may be as few as 72 or more than 93. It has avibrant tone and has become very popular in the last 20 years.PANDIT SHIV KUMAR SHARMA is well known Santoor player (Wordwide) of India. PACKAGE CONTAINS:- One SantoorOne pair Santoor Playing StickOne Santoor Tuning KeySantoor case / Box NOTE - Color of Santoor may be different from the displayed image. Sturdy storage case is only for tranist formalities. Scratch mark, small dent may appear on it at the time of shipping SIZEShantoor :- 36 x 12 x 3 Inches ( APPROX )WEIGHTSantoor :- 3.5 - 4 KG ( APPROX )NOTE - AS THIS IS A HANDMADE ITEM THE SIZES AND WEIGHT OF THE ITEMS MAY SLIGHTLY VARY. We do not promote return of the product due to very high cost of shipping. However, if you wish to return an item, we are ready to refund your 60% cost of item only. You will also have to bear the cost of sending the item back to us.Your feed back is important to us after purchasing.Before giving neutral or negative feedback please contact us so that your query can be sort out at our best. PLEASE SEE PHOTO OF ITEM FOR MORE DETAILS, PHOTO SAYS MORE THAN WORDS.
If you have any question please feel free to ask :- Our commitment to maintain international quality standards assisted us in growing leap and bound from our modest beginning to become the most preferable choice of the clients across the globe. We have been acclaimed in the international markets for the quality of our products, on time deliveries and transparency in business dealings. We are offering a comprehensive assortment of Vintage & Collectable products at affordable prices.
Description
| 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: | HANDMADE |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Model: | SANTOOR |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | India | UPC: | Does not apply |
HANDMADE PROFESSIONAL PERSIAN SANTOOR~SANTUR~DULCIMER~HARP~ SHIV KUMAR STYLE 009Santoor is very old musical instrument, It was neither depicted in miniatures nor presented in any other medium until the nineteenth century and therefore the origin of the instrument is not clear. It is a trapezoid shaped box made of either of walnut,rosewood or betel palm, with 72 to 93 or more strings. The front and the back of the instrument are connected by sound posts whose positions play an important role in the sound quality of the instrument. The name means one hundred strings in Persian. The special shaped mallets (mezrab) are lightweight and are held between the index and middle fingers. A typical Santoor has two sets of bridges, providing a range o three octaves. The right hand strings are made of brass, while the left hand strings are of steel.The Indian Santoor is thicker, more rectangular and can have more strings. Its corresponding mallets are also held differently. Santur is an instrument indigenous to Kashmir (India) but now a days played throughout the north. It is a hammered dulcimer which is struck with light wooden mallets. The number of strings may be as few as 72 or more than 93. It has avibrant tone and has become very popular in the last 20 years.PANDIT SHIV KUMAR SHARMA is well known Santoor player (Wordwide) of India. PACKAGE CONTAINS:- One SantoorOne pair Santoor Playing StickOne Santoor Tuning KeySantoor case / Box NOTE - Color of Santoor may be different from the displayed image. Sturdy storage case is only for tranist formalities. Scratch mark, small dent may appear on it at the time of shipping SIZEShantoor :- 36 x 12 x 3 Inches ( APPROX )WEIGHTSantoor :- 3.5 - 4 KG ( APPROX )NOTE - AS THIS IS A HANDMADE ITEM THE SIZES AND WEIGHT OF THE ITEMS MAY SLIGHTLY VARY. We do not promote return of the product due to very high cost of shipping. However, if you wish to return an item, we are ready to refund your 60% cost of item only. You will also have to bear the cost of sending the item back to us.Your feed back is important to us after purchasing.Before giving neutral or negative feedback please contact us so that your query can be sort out at our best. PLEASE SEE PHOTO OF ITEM FOR MORE DETAILS, PHOTO SAYS MORE THAN WORDS.
If you have any question please feel free to ask :- Our commitment to maintain international quality standards assisted us in growing leap and bound from our modest beginning to become the most preferable choice of the clients across the globe. We have been acclaimed in the international markets for the quality of our products, on time deliveries and transparency in business dealings. We are offering a comprehensive assortment of Vintage & Collectable products at affordable prices.
If you have any question please feel free to ask :- Our commitment to maintain international quality standards assisted us in growing leap and bound from our modest beginning to become the most preferable choice of the clients across the globe. We have been acclaimed in the international markets for the quality of our products, on time deliveries and transparency in business dealings. We are offering a comprehensive assortment of Vintage & Collectable products at affordable prices.