Fine strings and accessories for Sitar (scroll
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Please see "Shipping Charges" below for an
explanation of how shipping charges are calculated and added to your order.
#678/22 $28 plus
shipping.
Pyramid 22 Strings set for all sitar tunings.
Kharaj pancham, Gandhar Pancham and traditional. Steel strings are
Silver plated.
Available!!!!
#678/20 $26 plus
shipping.
Pyramid 20 Strings set for Kharaj pancham
tuning. Steel strings are
Silver plated.
Available!!!!
#H673 $26.00 plus
shipping.
Pyramid 17 Strings set for Gandhar Pancham
tuning. Steel strings are
Silver plated.
Available!!!!
#H674/22 $32.00 plus
shipping.
Pyramid Golden 22 Heavy Strings set for all sitar tunings.
Kharaj pancham, Gandhar Pancham and traditional Steel strings are
Brass coated.
Available
!!!
#H674/20 $30.00 plus
shipping.
Pyramid Golden 20 heavy Strings set for Kharaj pancham
tuning. Steel strings are
Brass coated.
Available
!!!
#006 $26.75 plus
shipping.
Pyramid Golden 17 Strings set for Gandhar Pancham
tuning. Steel strings are
Brass Coated.
Available!!!!
$10
Pyramid 5 string pack
Silver plated of 1st (MA) strings plus
shipping.
Available!!!!
$10
Pyramid 5 Golden string pack
brass coated
of 1st (MA) strings plus
shipping.
Available!!!!
$16
Pyramid Golden Sympathetic string pack
(13 individual strings)
brass coated Sympathetic (Taraf) strings plus
shipping.
Available!!!!
$16
Pyramid Sympathetic Silver string pack
(13 individual strings)
Silver plated
Sympathetic (Taraf) strings plus
shipping.
Sitars Etc. Professional Sitar String are made with precision of
the finest materials to bring out the best tone of the instrument. This
set of 22 strings will fit the following tunings for sitar.
Kharaj Pancham: baj, jora, laraj, kharaj, chikari
pancham, chikari sa, chikari tar sa.
Gandhar Pancham: baj, jora, gandhar, chikari
pancham, chikari sa, chikari tar sa.
Traditional: baj, jora, jora, gandhar, chikari
pancham, chikari sa, chikari tar sa.
Varanasi: baj, jora, laraj, gandhar, chikari
pancham, chikari sa, chikari tar sa.
The finest strings available for Sitar! A lot of effort went into the
development of these strings. They are packed for "Ravi Shankar style" tuning
setups. They stand out from the rest of the bunch due to the consistent quality
and the use of brass for the 4th SA string instead of phosphor bronze.
For the technically minded here are the exact string gauges/sizes:
1st string (MA or "F").....#12 size - .01185 inch
2nd string (SA or "C")......#16 size - .01565 inch
3rd string (PA or "G")......#22 size - .02180 inch
4th string (Low SA or "C")#28 size - .02765 inch (brass)
5th string (Pa or "G")......#11 size - .01085 inch
6th string (SA or "C").......#9 size - .00875 inch
7th string (High SA or "C")#9 size - .00875 inch
Sympathetic strings.........#9 size - .00875 inch
We now carry the special
Pyramid 22 string set for Sitar. This set
will fit ANY style of tuning that is common for Sitar.Only
available at Sitars Etc.!! Specially made sets with heavier or lighter gauge MA and 2nd SA string are available by
request. Please email for details if interested. Also we can get hard to find
strings for most other instruments made by Pyramid on special order at very
reasonable prices. Discover for yourself why Pyramid strings are preferred by
many professionals in all genres!
Sitar Tarab string tool. This brass wire tool assists in pulling
the tarab strings through the peg holes, fishing them out from the
inside of the neck. This is something you cannot do without.
Sitar Tarab string tool.
$5.00
Sitar
tuning wrench (Narka). The "Mother of all Narkas". The ultimate
tuning wrench for sympathetic pegs on Sitar, Sarode, Sarangi, etc. 5½
inches long, imported from Benares.
When you order Mizrabs from us, please look at the underside of your
finger and measure exactly from the first line of the joint to the tip
(usually ¾ to 1¼ inch) and then add
¼ inch. If you prefer the mizrab to anchor above the joint then subtract
¼ inch. Include these measurements in the customer comments section when
ordering online. We will then pick out the right sizes for you which
saves a lot of hassle and pain. It also ensures a good fitting mizrab
which is VERY important! Also please let us know if you have
exceptionally large or small fingers.
If
you would like us to match your own favorite Mizrab then send us your
measurements as indicated in the picture.
(click on picture to view larger
size)
Mizrab bags! - New
Never lose your mizrafi again! These convenient
and good looking bags are available now in various colors, sizes, and
decorations. These are great gift items as well and can be
obviously used for other purposes.
This
type is see through, it comes in various colors and has decorative beads
on two sides, with draw strings. size: 6" x 5"
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Hard
silk covered pocket Mizrab cases. Various colors.Size 3" x 2"
(click for larger size)
Sitar Peg Rosin
Powder
Imported
from Germany.
Rosin
is a good alternative to chalk. It lasts longer and holds better!
Comes in a small metal can with screw-on top.
(click for larger size)
Take your peg out, rough it up
a little with sandpaper. Then sprinkle some rosin in the palm of
your hand and rub the peg in it. For best results, install peg
without the string and turn a few times, then take it out and repeat
the application.
Sitar Peg Chalk in
Powder
Chalk
has been used traditionally to prevent peg slippage. But you must
use the correct type of chalk. Many varieties of chalk have
lead or wax to prevent it from shrieking on blackboards, etc.
Our Chalk does not have these ingredients and can be used safely on
sitar pegs. It is sold in 1 oz plastic bags.
Take your peg out, rough it up
a little with sandpaper. Then apply some of the chalk in the palm of
your hand and rub the peg in it. For best results, install peg
without the string and turn a few times, then take it out and repeat
the application.
Liquid Sitar Peg Rosin
Liquid Rosin
is even easier to apply. It lasts longer and holds better than the
powdered rosin!
Comes in a bottle with a dropper. You don't even have to remove the
peg. You pull the peg out slightly, apply the rosin to both
pegs holes and put the peg back in and turn. It's that easy!
soft silk cover most with 3 ties (top, middle and under bottom
tumba). Colors vary, available are white, off white, saffron,
deep red, burgundy, dark green, and other colors in stock.
Not all colors are available at any one time.
$18.00 + shipping In
Stock!
Sitar Case
Cover
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Nylon sitar case cover
Zippered.
(slightly padded)
