Unknown - Đàn Tranh - - Musical instrument - Vietnam

An authentic and handy Đàn Tranh is offered, a traditional Vietnamese arched zither. With a length of 75 cm, this is a fine, more compact model that is easier to transport or store than the larger versions.

The instrument features 16 strings and is made from light tonewood with a rich, dark edge finish. The soundboard and side panels are hand-crafted and decorated with refined mother-of-pearl inlay (khảm xà cừ), depicting traditional Vietnamese village scenes and symbols of good luck. On the inside lies the original maker’s label from Shop Ngọc Bích (105 Nguyễn Du - Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City).

Includes:
Original black hard-shell case with red plush interior lining
Spare set of strings (in packaging)

The instrument is in neat, used condition with light signs of wear:
Instrument: The woodwork and mother-of-pearl are very well preserved. Of one of the movable wooden bridges (nhạn), the top side has one of the two guide arms damaged. The string still sits on it nicely and stays in place.
Case: Closes well and provides excellent protection. Of the three latches, the outermost mechanism is missing; the middle and the other outer latch function properly.
Accessories: Supplied without a tuning key or picks.