BANJIRA DECORATED FEMALE TANPURA FRETLESS SITAR

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BANJIRA DECORATED FEMALE TANPURA FRETLESS SITAR
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. 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. Each Tanpura is individually made and will be unique. Wood colors and decorations may vary slightly from photo. Special delivery. A working contact phone number must be provided in order for the freight company to arrange delivery. Hand made in India. 52" long. Female Tanpuras are smaller than Males and are more elaborately decorated. Includes wooden case. Special delivery, must have address and phone number for truck delivery. SPECIAL NOTE ON STRINGS: There is no warranty on strings. Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final leg to your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star 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. Features: *Professional Decorated Tanpura - Female *Measures 42" w/ 4 metal strings *Hand Carved and inlaid *Includes Hard Case *Hand Crafted in India *Shipped insured *Brand new!
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Returns: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will refund returns (in original undamaged packing and in new and unused condition) within 30 days. Damaged merchandise must be reported within 3 days of receipt for an exchange at no charge. A customer RA number must be issued before we can except any return. Items that are damaged during return will not be accepted for refund or exchange. Shipping insurance for your return packages is strongly advised. No refunds will be issued beyond 30 days.