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Traditional Russian balalaika, three strings, improved finish.  

The balalaika is a plucked string musical instrument that is popular in Russia.  It is a long-necked lute with a body that is typically triangular.  The word “balalaika”  comes from the Russian word “balakat,” which means “chat,” “joke,” “tease.”   

The body is made up of 7 slats (maple, birch) and attached using the historical “knotted to the neck” technique, 16 frets.  The Deca is made of resonant spruce.  Typical wooden tie on the heel of the neck.  Reconciled historical style. 

Triangular body:  7 slats. 
Width:   43 cm. 
Depth: 12 cm. 
Height of the hollow body:  29 cm. 
Total length of the instrument: 68 cm.
. Resonant spruce soundboard. 
Soundboard material:  Maple, Birch.
Border: beech.
Back: Maple.
 Fingerboard: ebony.
Body finish: polyurethane varnish.

Excellent - Number of items: 1 - Including: Balalaika - No extra's

Unknown - Balalaika - Russia - 1950

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