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 Professional Teak Sitar

Vilayat Khan style

 Limited edition, custom size and aged Burmese teak wood

 Air shipped from India

 

Vilayat Khan style teak sitar by Rikhi Ram, Sanjay Sharma

 

 

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RR VK style teak full tabli

From Rikhi Ram's Music of New Delhi, this is another one of Sanjay Sharma's masterpiece sitars. Made in the Vilayat Khan style and constructed from 60+ year old Burmese teak wood. Unequaled sound combined with an elegant simplicity, guaranteed to satisfy even the most demanding musician. Very rare and limited in quantity! RR VK style full bottom tumba
 

RR VK teak sitar tumba

 

Select gourds from Maharashtra are used for the tumba. These gourds are known for their strength and hardness and produce a superior tone. They are also extensively polished with shellac with particular attention to the drying time necessary to achieve a durable and glossy finish.

 

rr vk style full tabli down

 

rr vk teak headstock

 

Aged Burma teak wood, 60 years old at the very least is used. Perfect tight grain and straight lines... it is the ultimate choice in wood for a teak sitar. Availability of this wood is very limited and no expense has been spared in obtaining it!

 

RR VK back neck teak wood

RR VK style tabli decorations  

Beautifully decorated carvings perfectly matched with faux mother of pearl inlay. A touch of penwork combined with a mirror smooth french polished finish.

 

VK style neck joint

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rr VK full view

RR VK top down left view

rr vk top down right view

rr VK teak full back view

 

rr Vk pegs

Another hallmark of Sanjay Sharma's work is his use of modern tools for precision peg fitting, all hardware, string guides, etc. Precise fitting ensures maximum transmission of sound through the entire instrument! RR VK MA peg
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Every sitar by Rikhi Ram's Music comes with a specially made Rikhi Ram fiberglass case and padded case cover. These cases are made of hi-grade fiberglass and each one is molded to the sitar for a snug fit and takes the worry out of transporting your instrument.  An embossed Rikhi Ram logo adds the final touch to the case.     

                                            

case in bag
open case

rr vk teak in case

case logo

rr vk teak tabli decoration

                                                                                                                           For further information about purchasing this sitar, please contact us by email or phone. We will discuss available options with you regarding decoration, inlay, and colors or you may purchase one in stock if available.  Please note that most options within reason are included in the price. Jawari can be done to exactly match your playing style and an extra synthetic bridge with matching jawari along with spare pegs are included with each instrument. Ordering is subject to our terms and conditions as specified. We take your instrument needs seriously and want you to expect the very best!

 

Rikhi Ram Vilayt Khan style professional teak sitar

Rikhi Ram by Sanjay Sharma

Professional Teak Sitar, Vilayat Khan style

Price (including fiberglass case, padded case cover, accessories and custom designed to your specifications)

 $2875    Special order only

Shipping is $70 to US (lower 48 states)

Delivery time on custom orders is 2 to 6 months!

We also offer direct shipping worldwide at no extra cost to certain countries, please contact us for further information.

 

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