Esraj, Professional Sardar w Hard Case

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This highly decorated professional Esraj features 4 main strings, 15 sympathetic strings and 19 frets.

Also called the Israj, this instrument is relatively modern, having originated only about two centuries ago.

Scale length of 27.75 inches (704.8 mm), 38.5 inches long x 7.5 inches wide and 5 inches deep including the bridge (977.9 x 190.5 x 127 mm).

The Esraj is held upright in your lap with the neck leaning on the left shoulder and played with a bow, like a small bass fiddle. The soundboard is a stretched piece of goatskin similar to what is found on a sarangi and dilruba.

This set Includes a very nice hard case to protect your musical investment during travel and storage.

Rosin for the bow (RSNP) is sold separately.

SPECIAL NOTE: No Warranty on Strings.
Whether you purchase an instrument on-line or in a neighborhood store, manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey to your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their life expectancy and reduce their sound quality. On occasion, a string may fail during that final leg of the journey; therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing them as soon as possible. Learning to change strings should be the first lesson learned when embarking on the journey of playing a new instrument. If you are a student, you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a dedicated musician, you may need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.

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