Tanpura Brands

A tanpura is judged on one thing above all: the evenness and shimmer of its drone. That is decided by jawari, and jawari is decided by the maker.

Hemen & Co is the Kolkata house best known for tanpuras and fine strings. Kanai Lal & Sons and MKS both build Miraj-style concert instruments. Our own workshop covers student and intermediate tanpuras and tanpuris.

What should I listen for? An even, blooming sustain on every string, no dead notes, and shimmer rather than buzz. All of it is the jawari.

Which maker for a first tanpura? Our workshop instruments serve students well. Move to the named Kolkata makers when the tanpura becomes your concert companion.

Do they all build both sizes? Generally yes, to order where not in stock. We confirm availability within one working day, before you pay.

$399 to $2,299. Prices include free shipping to the USA, UK, Germany, Australia and many more countries.

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  • Kanai Lal Tanpuri

    Kanai Lal Tanpuri (No. 635)

    Kanai Lal Tanpuri (No. 635)
    $849.00
  • MKS Tanpuri, 4 Strings (No. 383)

    MKS Tanpuri, Dark, 4 Strings (No. 383)

    MKS Tanpuri, Dark, 4 Strings (No. 383)
    $765.00
  • Maharaja Musicals Designer Tanpuri, 5 Strings

    Maharaja Musicals Designer Tanpuri, Dark, 5 Strings, 40" (No. 506)

    Maharaja Musicals Designer Tanpuri, Dark, 5 Strings, 40" (No. 506)
    $599.00
  • MKS Tanpura, Female, 4 Strings

    MKS Miraj Tanpura, Female, Natural (No. 209)

    MKS Miraj Tanpura, Female, Natural (No. 209)
    $2,119.00
  • MKS Tear Drop Tanpura, Female, 4 Strings, 54", Fiber Case

    MKS Tear Drop Tanpura, Female, 4 Strings, 54", Fiber Case (No. 485)

    MKS Tear Drop Tanpura, Female, 4 Strings, 54", Fiber Case (No. 485)
    $1,389.00
  • Maharaja Musicals Peacock Tanpuri, 4 Strings

    Maharaja Musicals Peacock Tanpuri, Dark, 4 Strings, 40" (No. 100)

    Maharaja Musicals Peacock Tanpuri, Dark, 4 Strings, 40" (No. 100)
    $579.00
  • Kanai Lal Tanpura, Female, 4 Strings (No. 314)

    Kanai Lal Miraj Tanpura, Female, Natural (No. 314)

    Kanai Lal Miraj Tanpura, Female, Natural (No. 314)
    $2,299.00
  • Maharaja Musicals Tanpuri, 4 Strings (No. 66)

    Maharaja Musicals Flat Tanpuri, Carved, Natural, 40" (No. 66)

    Maharaja Musicals Flat Tanpuri, Carved, Natural, 40" (No. 66)
    $569.00
  • MKS Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings, Natural

    MKS Miraj Tanpura, Male, Natural, 55" (No. 166)

    MKS Miraj Tanpura, Male, Natural, 55" (No. 166)
    $2,119.00
  • Maharaja Musicals Tanpura, Female, 4 Strings

    Maharaja Musicals Miraj Tanpura, Female, Natural, 52" (No. 46)

    Maharaja Musicals Miraj Tanpura, Female, Natural, 52" (No. 46)
    $1,349.00
  • Kanai Lal Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings

    Kanai Lal Tanpura, Male, Natural, 57" (No. 448)

    Kanai Lal Tanpura, Male, Natural, 57" (No. 448)
    $2,019.00
  • MKS 2 in 1 Tanpura, 4 Strings, 36", Natural

    MKS 2 in 1 Tanpura, 4 Strings, 36", Natural (No. 493)

    MKS 2 in 1 Tanpura, 4 Strings, 36", Natural (No. 493)
    $739.00
  • Maharaja Musicals Designer Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings, Fiber Case

    Maharaja Musicals Designer Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings, Fiber Case (No. 269)

    Maharaja Musicals Designer Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings, Fiber Case (No. 269)
    $1,739.00
  • Maharaja Musicals Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings

    Maharaja Musicals Miraj Tanpura, Male, Natural, 57" (No. 122)

    Maharaja Musicals Miraj Tanpura, Male, Natural, 57" (No. 122)
    $1,679.00
  • Maharaja Musicals Tanpuri, 4 Strings, 40"

    Maharaja Musicals Flat Tanpuri, Plain, Natural, 40" (No. 615)

    Maharaja Musicals Flat Tanpuri, Plain, Natural, 40" (No. 615)
    $549.00
  • Maharaja Musicals 2 in 1 Tanpura

    Maharaja Musicals 2 in 1 Tanpura (No. 110)

    Maharaja Musicals 2 in 1 Tanpura (No. 110)
    $449.00
  • Maharaja Musicals Tanpura, Dark, 4 Strings, full instrument

    Maharaja Musicals Tanpura, Dark, 4 Strings (No. 425)

    Maharaja Musicals Tanpura, Dark, 4 Strings (No. 425)
    $399.00
  • Kanai Lal Tanpura, Female, 4 Strings (No. 449)

    Kanai Lal Tanpura, Female, 4 Strings (No. 449)

    Kanai Lal Tanpura, Female, 4 Strings (No. 449)
    $2,029.00
  • MKS Tanpuri, 4 Strings (No. 384)

    MKS OM Tanpuri, Dark, 4 Strings, 40" (No. 384)

    MKS OM Tanpuri, Dark, 4 Strings, 40" (No. 384)
    $779.00
  • Maharaja Musicals Tanpuri, 4 Strings (No. 99)

    Maharaja Musicals Tanpuri, Natural, 4 Strings (No. 99)

    Maharaja Musicals Tanpuri, Natural, 4 Strings (No. 99)
    $539.00
  • MKS Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings

    MKS Miraj Tanpura, Male, Natural, 55" (No. 219)

    MKS Miraj Tanpura, Male, Natural, 55" (No. 219)
    $2,119.00
  • MKS Tear Drop Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings, 56", Fiber Case

    MKS Tear Drop Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings, 56", Fiber Case (No. 486)

    MKS Tear Drop Tanpura, Male, 4 Strings, 56", Fiber Case (No. 486)
    $1,505.00

Questions we get asked

What should I listen for in a tanpura?
An even, blooming sustain on every string, no dead notes, and shimmer rather than buzz. All of it is the jawari.
Which maker for a first tanpura?
Our workshop tanpuras serve students well. Step up to the named Kolkata makers when the instrument becomes your concert companion.
Do these makers build both male and female sizes?
Generally yes, to order where not in stock. We confirm availability within one working day, before you pay.