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Hemen Concert Quality Sarod

The owner writes:

Concert Quality Sarod
 

Pictures are reversed, this is a right handed sarode.

This 25 year old, Hemen made sarod has been used for concert tours and studio recordings in Europe and the USA by sarod virtuoso, K. Sridhar.  It has 25 strings, a brass gourd, rose-styled pegs and is made of teak.  It is 43-1/2 inches long and comes with a travel case which includes a string box.

This sarod is in top condition and produces a lovely, hollow sound.  Although it is Hemen made, the label fell off at one point while the sarod was cleaned at the factory and the artist did no have the label replaced.  A signed statement that this sarod was bought at the Hemen factory in Calcutta will be provided by the artist.

Please contact Sitars Etc. as price has not bee established for this Sarod.

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or call us at 210 862-2151
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Two Persian Settars

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Varanasi Santur
removed by owner

The owner writes:

This santur was bought by the owner in Varanasi (Banaras). It has nice penwork reminiscent of Kashmiri and Persian influence. Actually the sound is quite Central Asian like more suitable to Afghan, Kirghiz, or Kazakh music than to North Indian music,  mostly in the upper register.  The lower register sounds more Indian.  It is a nice instrument to start with. It comes with a hard case (not fiberglass) and cover,  strings, plus the tuning chiavvi and a pair of rosewood mallets (kalams).  It has some blemishes.  Lesson to learn: airlines do not care for anything fragile even when they put on all the stickers.  Owner would like to start the price at $400.00 but is open to negotiation. 

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or call us at 210 862-2151
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Sengupta Sitar

SOLD

This beautiful, mint-condition sitar has an extraordinary musical tone. Made in Calcutta by Sengupta, whose sitars have been compared to instruments made by Hiren Roy.  Sitar player Mita Nag personally monitored the making of the instrument and the final inspection.    It was ordered in 2001 and completed by 2002.  This kharaj-pancham, tun instrument is very well constructed, both on the outside and inside.  The workmanship is excellent.  It has a good feel and a tone similar to a Nikhil Banerjee instrument. It sings and resonates, and the semi-open jawari allows the instrument to ring out while remaining clear and lyrical.

Asking $1199.  The price includes shipping and a heavy-duty fiberglass, single-tumba case.
 

Please email info@sitarsetc.com for more information
 

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Srishti Manipur Tun Sitar
New lower price!
SOLD

The owner writes:

I bought this Srishti Manipur Tun from Sitars Etc. in Aug. of '05,  and while I've been playing guitar and other string instruments for going on 42 years, including the Sarode and Oud, I just don't bond well with this instrument, perhaps owing to my bad back, and difficulties of sitting easily with it.

It is a beautiful Sitar,  which has been gently played for not more than several hours, and has spent all its time, when not played, in the case. It's in as close  'as new' shape, as it can be, without being exactly that, since I've owned it, but it's been well protected.

As you can see in the  pictures, the appointments follow those of the Manipur Teak as shown on the Sitars Etc. site, though I've no doubt its a Tun instrument, and it does say that variations may occur in decor.

47 of my 55 years with music have taught me to be very meticulous concerning the care  of any instrument I own.

Lovely sound, and great jawari. It tunes  easily, and holds tune well.

It comes with a brown fiberglass case,  with a red silk bag, and all of the accessories that accompany the 
professional series sitars, including the book by Manfred Junius. I'm 
asking $1,000.00. I pay shipping for the US & Canada.  Others from other countries would be responsible for the shipping costs which would be calculated at the time of sale.

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or call us at 210 862-2151
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Student sitar from Hyderabad

SOLD

The owner tells us:

This sitar was purchased for someone who never got to play it.  It is still in its original crate in which it was shipped.  The style is Munda (plain) with some inlay.  The tuning style is Varanasi (Ma. Sa. Pa.. Ga. Pa. S S').  It has 11 sympathetic strings.  It appears to be in excellent condition.  Asking price is $360.00 plus $70.00 shipping.  There is no case for this instrument from the seller.  However, you can purchase one from Sitars Etc.

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or call us at 210 862-2151
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Hemen Concert Quality Sarod

SOLD!

The owner writes:

Concert Quality Sarod

This 25 year old, Hemen made sarod has been used for concert tours and studio recordings in Europe and the USA by sarod virtuoso, K. Sridhar.  It has 25 strings, a brass gourd, rose-styled pegs and is made of teak.  It is 43-1/2 inches long and comes with a travel case which includes a string box.

This sarod is in top condition and produces a lovely, hollow sound.  Although it is Hemen made, the label fell off at one point while the sarod was cleaned at the factory and the artist did no have the label replaced.  A signed statement that this sarod was bought at the Hemen factory in Calcutta will be provided by the artist.

Asking price is $1,500 plus shipping.

Email us at info@sitarsetc.com
or call us at 210 862-2151
to purchase or for more information

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Sengupta Sitar

SOLD!

A Calcutta style sitar made by Sengupta
In perfect condition, comes with single tumba hard case
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Please email info@sitarsetc.com for more information
$1450.00

Jawari is semi closed.
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Baglama Saz short neck with Fancy decoration.

SOLD

In perfect, pristine condition!!  Purchased as a gift, but never played, even once.   Stringed, and comes with gigbag and picks.

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Hiren Roy #1

SOLD

Only 2 months old with 1 1/2 sets of new strings.  Included in the deal i ia a  Raagini Digital Tanpura and a  Riyaz Master Electronic Tabl.  All items like new.  The  Sitar has a fiberglass case and the two electronic items have their own individual gigbags (carrying bags).

Asking $2000.00 for everything.

plus $70 shipping in the continental U.S. 

Hiren Roy is perhaps the most well known of the shops from Calcutta, India.  Aged instruments of Hiren Roy is the preferred choices among professional musicians. The shop continues to make sitars in limited quantities. The focus is on sound which generally has a dark quality to it and more suited to those playing in the style of Nikhil Banerjee especially. The Hiren Roy tun concert sitar is made of the finest available aged Indian mahogany and carved in a popular traditional style of Calcutta. Beautiful inlay and single color penwork done in a light brown with a  faded, antique look and a design unique to Hiren Roy instruments. Nicely carved pegs, carefully fitted and chalked. Hiren Roy sitars use synthetic materials for the bridge, targhan, and langot with the goal of longer lasting jawari and overall  longevity. The top tumba is equally as decorated as the sitar and made of natural gourd in large size. The jawari is semi-closed and professionally done, the string layout is Ravi Shankar Kharaj Pancham style. All frets finely tuned and fitted in India and double checked at Sitars Etc. before shipping! Meend (bending) of 5 to 6 notes is easily accomplished. Also a quality fiberglass flight case. This is a brand new Hiren Roy played for one
month, perfect in every way. I will also add two complete sets of strings as well as a bottle of Liquid rosin and finger picks. I will also throw in on the deal
 RAAGINI DIGITAL TANPURA The ultimate practice aid for your playing! Uses real digitally sampled tanpura sounds. We carry the latest model which offers more features than the previous version including push button tuning, more note options and now the batteries are conveniently enclosed within the machine. Built in speaker and runs on 110 or 220 volts. Comes with a nice
nylon carrying bag and manual.

 RIYAZ MASTER PROFESSIONAL Electronic TABLA
 Features sampled tabla with 24 Taals that have 4 variations in rhythm each (Drut, Madhya, Vilambit, Ati-Vilambit). The most popular tabla machine in use. Comes with a nylon carrying bag and manual.

Outside the continental U. S. please call or e-mail. 

Hemen Tanpura

SOLD

This is a four-string female tanpura made by Hemen in excellent condition.  It was purchased new in 2002 and used only twice.  It has a rich sound with gorgeous harmonics.  It comes with leatherette case with plush lined interior and extra strings for various tunings. 
 

Overall length:  51-1/2 inches

Gourd width: 16 inches

Neck width: 3-3/4 inches

Lower Price!!!!!

Price was $550, now $400.00 plus $70 shipping in the continental U.S. 

A great price for a wonderful instrument with case!!!!

Outside the continental U. S. please call or e-mail. 

Rikhi Ram by Sanjay
Teak VK
(Gandhar Pancham)

SOLD

Gently used by sitar instructor and originally purchased from Sitars Etc.

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Special MPS Surbahar

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SOLD

A single tumba Gandhar Pancham style Surbahar.

Very light weight, made especially for a student of Indrajit Banerjee.  Mother of Pearl style inlays, old fashion position of tarafi, anchored in front of main bridge.  Swan head, beautifully carved, very evenly distributed lower tumba, smaller in size than most surbahars.  Tone is very sweet and jawari has been done to promote long sustains.

Comes with brick red fiberglass case, which is a wonderful plus as most surbahars come with cardboard cases.  Plush lined interior.

8 Main strings, 5th or pancham can be tuned to Ga.

12 tarafi pegs.

Length is 59 1/2 inches

Tabli is 17 inches wide

Neck is 5 inches wide

Price is $1450.00  plus $120.00 shipping in the continental US and Canada.  All others please call or email.

Rikhi Ram by Sanjay
Tun Vk
(Gandhar Pancham)

SOLD

Gently used by sitar instructor and originally purchased from Sitars Etc.

Rikhi Ram Tanpura
SOLD

Very special Tanpura made by Sanjay Sharma of Rikhi Ram. In excellent condition. Comes with fiberglass case.  Jawari requires no buzzing strings and uses wound tanpura strings.  Identical to the ones we sell new.  At a great price!
Incredible sound.  Like a full size tanpura in a small package.

$600.00 plus shipping.

45 Year old Hiren Roy Teak -

Special 45 year old Hiren Roy
 

Rikhi Ram Professional Sitar

SOLD!

This is a Rikhi Ram Professional Tun sitar in excellent condition!  It was
brand new one year ago and still looks it.  It has a superb sound, balances well and feel great in your hands when played. It has a wonderful dark, glossy, finish.  It was rarely played.  For sale only because the owner personally prefers a more closed, darker, Nikhil Banerjee sound in his sitars.  Comes with hard case, padded case cover, two spare pegs, and an extra synthetic jawari. 

Hiren Roy Concert Sitar -SOLD!,
similar to sitars on our webpage: http://www.sitarsetc.com/sitarpages/hirenroy1.htm
almost new, owner is selling due to circumstances beyond his control.

Srishti Colored Penwork Designer special sitar. -SOLD!
similar to sitars on our webpage: http://www.sitarsetc.com/sitarpages/desginerl.htm
almost new.

This very special sitar was sold recently to the owner due to its exceptional construction and sound.  It was not sold as part of our regular Srishti's but as a virtuoso sitar.  Its worth $2500.00 or more.  Owner is selling due to circumstances beyond his control. 

This Professional Shenhai's belongs to a good customer of Sitars Etc.  He ordered it but did not have time to develop the skills required.  It is a 7 hole Shenhai's and it comes with 3 unused reeds.  Asking price is $84.00 US  - Please email info@sitarsetc.com  for more information or to purchase it.  According to our customer, the Shenhai's has not really been used. 

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SOLD

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Shenhai's and accessories.

 

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Srishti "Garland Teak"

 in perfect, "Like New" condition!  Comes with hard case and one set of Pyramid strings.  Purchased last Summer, sat in case
most of the time.  Rarely played. 

Sold!

Teak private label Standard Sitar
by Mangla Prasad Sharma

This sitar was owned by Bharat's daughter, has had custom jawari work performed. Very well built, beautiful sound, sympathetic strings really sing out. Comes with leatherette case.  Contact us for more details More pictures available soon