Classified as chordophones, Tamburas are in the lute family. Tambura is the southern Indian pronunciation while Tanpura is the name commonly used in northern India. Special delivery, must have physical address and working phone number for truck delivery. Decorations and colors may vary slightly. These are all individually made and will be unique.
Tamburas are the classical drone lute of Indian music. While they look somewhat like a single toomba sitar, they differ in significant ways. Compared to the sitar, tamburas have fewer strings, no sympathetic strings, no frets, and a moveable bridge used to adjust the pitch. These instruments look as exotic as they sound.
Features:
- 41" with 4 metal strings
- Carved and inlaid
- Hard Case Included
- Made in India
- Shipped insured
- Brand new!
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