Maharaja Musicals Sarangi, Natural, 35 Sympathetic (No. 74)
$619.00
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Maharaja Musicals Sarangi, Natural, 35 Sympathetic (No. 74)
$619.00
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Description
A full sarangi with thirty five sympathetic strings against the Jogia's seven, which is the whole difference. More sympathetics means the instrument rings on after the bow leaves the string, and it also means tuning is a serious undertaking rather than a quick job.
Specifications
- Handmade in India by Manuji
- Body: Tun Wood
- Natural finish
- 3 Gut Strings (Playing Strings)
- 1 Main Steel String (Drone)
- 35 Sympathetic Strings
- Tasteful Celluloid Inlay Work
- Handmade, Camel Bone Bridges
In the box: Natural Color Sarangi Length: 28 in Weight: 3 to 5 kg (As this is a handmade instrument, sizes may fluctuate upto 2 cms.); Bow; Extra Set of Strings; Rosin; Optional Extras: Extra Set of Strings, Padded Gig Bag, Extra Rosin; TUNING DETAILS; The tonic Sa is between c and d - similar to most sitars. The Sarangi should have the following tuning (with Sa = c):; PLAYING STRINGS (gut strings); 1st Sa - c (Main Playing String); 2nd Low Pa - G; 3rd Low Sa - C; SYMPATHETIC STRINGS LEFT - TOP ROW OF PEGS; 1. Sa - c 2. Re - d 3. Ga - e 4. Ma - f 5. Pa - g 6. Dha - a 7. Ni - h 8. high Sa - c' 9. high Re - d'; SYMPATHETIC STRINGS RIGHT - middle and low rows of pegs; 1. Low Pa - G 2. Low Dha - A 3. Low Ni - H 4. Sa - c 5. Re - d 6. komal Ga - es 7. shuddha Ga - e 8. shuddha Ma - f 9. tivra Ma - fis 10. Pa - g 11. Dha - a 12. Ni - h 13. High Sa - c' 14. High Re - d' 15. High Ga - e'; For the upper sympathetic strings right and left: You can select the tuning of these strings freely. It usually conforms to the notes that are to be stressed. The tuning of these strings can be handled relatively freely -- depending on which sounds are to be emphasised. The tonal range, however, is mostly between Sa and Pa since all strings have the same length and thickness.; TUNING VIDEOS; Here are two videos that will help you understand the tuning of a Sarangi in a much better way: Part 1:
Made by us, in our own workshop near Delhi.
Open the packing as soon as it arrives so the instrument can air and settle into tune. Keep it away from direct heat and damp.
Shipping & payment
Our largest instruments, full-size tanpuras and surbahars, travel as dedicated freight rather than at a standard rate, so their shipping is quoted individually.
Payment is by card link for orders up to $700, or bank transfer for any amount. Import duties, where your country charges them, are payable on delivery and are not included in the price.
