"In our culture we have such respect for musical instruments, they are like part of God." ~Ravi Shankar~
The Master Sitar player's famous quote embodies the quality with which our sitars are forged. The most dominant instrument in Hindustani classical music requires hand selected components, the highest possible craftsmanship, and experienced artisans. Each and every one of our sitars undergoes a rigorous inspection of quality and acoustics before sent out to you. If they don't meet our standards, they are discarded. This is our dedication to crafting the highest quality musical instruments for you.
This Ravi Shankar style sitar is made with a single tumba, movable frets, 7 playable strings and 13 sympathetic strings which give this sitar its reputed complexity of sound. The craftsmanship on this sitar is unparalleled and has a beautifully engraved toomba and danda (neck). The sitar is made of Tun wood which is very resistant to weather-warping and provides a rich and consistent sound. From antiquity to Ravi Shankar to the Rolling Stones, join in the tradition of one of the most celebrated instruments in the world.