{"title":"Male Tanpura","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe larger tanpura class, built for the lower scales most men sing, around C to E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bigger gourd and longer string length produce the deep, room-filling drone you hear behind classical vocal concerts. These are also the largest instruments we ship, close to five feet in a fitted protective crate, and the shipping weight is already inside the listed price for the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pitch will it be tuned to?\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically C, C sharp or D. Tell us your Sa when you order and we string and tune to it before it leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour strings or five?\u003c\/strong\u003e Four is standard. A fifth adds harmonic colour in some traditions. Unless your teacher has asked for five, take four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is jawari?\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide curved bridge that turns plain strings into a shimmering drone, with a cotton thread under each string to fine-tune the buzz. It is the soul of the instrument and it needs an expert's hand when it eventually wears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you sing higher, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/female-tanpura\"\u003eFemale Tanpura\u003c\/a\u003e. If you need something portable, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tanpuri\"\u003eTanpuri\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mks-miraj-tanpura-male-4-strings-fiber-trolly-no-219-dark-tambura","title":"MKS Miraj Tanpura, Male, Natural, 55\" (No. 219)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMKS Miraj tanpura, male tuning, 55 inches, natural finish. 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Keep it away from direct heat and damp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monoj K Sardar \u0026 Bros. (MKS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52858215923893,"sku":"219","price":2119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/3561\/1061\/files\/2194__78023.1393312347.jpg?v=1784831109"},{"product_id":"mks-tear-drop-tanpura-no-486-male-4-strings-fiber-case-56-inches-sardar","title":"MKS Tear Drop Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings, 56\", Fiber Case (No. 486)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTear Drop in the male tuning at 56 inches. 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