Name: MKS Miraj Tanpura, Male, Natural, 55" (No. 166)
Brand: Monoj K Sardar & Bros. (MKS)
SKU: 166
Price: 2845.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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

$2,845.00 $3,469.00

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Tuned and checked on the day it ships. Every order carries free transit insurance, and we film your actual instrument playing before it is packed.

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Miraj male tanpura from MKS at 55 inches in natural finish. A second instrument in the same specification as No. 219, which is normal for handmade tanpuras: each gourd is different and they are not interchangeable.

Specifications

Body: Tun Wood
Natural Finish, Polished to Perfection
3 Steel Strings (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Strings) 1 Brass String (4th String)
Carved Sheesham Wooden Tuning Pegs
Exquisite Inlay Work
Dried Gourd Toomba
Handmade, Camel Bone Bridge
Trolley made of Fiber (with wheels)
Fine-tuning beads made with high quality plastic
(You can request Fiber bridges and beads instead of plastic at no extra cost)
Optional Extras: Padded Gig Bag, Mizrabs, Extra Set of Strings & Tuning String

In the box: MKS Male Miraj Tanpura Length: 55 in Weight: 3-4 kg; Mizrabs; Extra Set of Strings; Tuning String; Beautiful Fiber Trolley

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.

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.

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A very good instrument -- exactly what I was looking for

First of all, let me say that I hadn't played a real tanpura before so I don't have other references to compare this with. I am an ICM enthusiast who has been long using digital versions of tanpura for practice until I finally decided to take the plunge and get a real one.

I had been hesitant on buying one online, especially without getting the chance to test it out. In fact, I've been vacillating back and forth for years --not exaggerating. At last, I decided to go for it and I've never been happier after spending so much money!

The instrument shipment was a little delayed (took 3 weeks to get here), but it doesn't matter, since this thing is a beauty (looks pretty much like the picture).

It arrived well (if not too well :) ) packaged with a nice fiber glass case (think a large guitar case) perfect for lugging this along in my car, and an extra set of strings.

The instrument itself sounds great. In all honestly, the experience doesn't compare to that of any digital versions (I have tried several over the years). Every time I use it, I am learning new things. If you're a moderately serious ICM (Indian Classical Music) enthusiast, I would strongly recommend you get one of these. It's an eye opening experience.