No. 83879323

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Handmade - Santoor -  - Musical instrument - Turkey
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Handmade - Santoor - - Musical instrument - Turkey

Due to previous use, the coating part on the corner has been removed as you can see on the second photo, the tree is visible, and there are small scratches in some places. The case is one piece and solid. No repairs have been made to preserve its originality. Its sound is beautiful, its controls were made by the musician. The instrument is approximately 20 years old. The trapezoidal structure of the Santur is typically crafted from either walnut or maple wood, offering durability and resonance. Its top and bottom boards may feature plywood or veneer construction, ensuring stability and acoustic balance. Positioned on the top board, also referred to as the soundboard, are wooden bridges, meticulously placed to support the tensioned metal strings. These strings, organized in groups of 3 or 4, are fastened onto nails or pins on the left side of the instrument and extend over the soundboard, resting atop the bridges toward the right side. Here, precision-engineered steel tuning pegs, commonly known as tuning pins, enable the adjustment of each string unit to achieve desired musical notes, frequencies, or pitches. The santoor is completely handmade. It has got two wooden stick. The shipment will be in hard wooden export box.

No. 83879323

No longer available
Handmade - Santoor -  - Musical instrument - Turkey

Handmade - Santoor - - Musical instrument - Turkey

Due to previous use, the coating part on the corner has been removed as you can see on the second photo, the tree is visible, and there are small scratches in some places. The case is one piece and solid. No repairs have been made to preserve its originality. Its sound is beautiful, its controls were made by the musician. The instrument is approximately 20 years old.

The trapezoidal structure of the Santur is typically crafted from either walnut or maple wood, offering durability and resonance. Its top and bottom boards may feature plywood or veneer construction, ensuring stability and acoustic balance. Positioned on the top board, also referred to as the soundboard, are wooden bridges, meticulously placed to support the tensioned metal strings. These strings, organized in groups of 3 or 4, are fastened onto nails or pins on the left side of the instrument and extend over the soundboard, resting atop the bridges toward the right side. Here, precision-engineered steel tuning pegs, commonly known as tuning pins, enable the adjustment of each string unit to achieve desired musical notes, frequencies, or pitches.

The santoor is completely handmade. It has got two wooden stick. The shipment will be in hard wooden export box.

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