5/22/2023 0 Comments Esraj with chikari strings![]() Nowadays bridges and saddles are usually made of different types of plastic. It is a toolbox for composers, invented to capture the exceptional magic of live performed. ![]() However, due to wildlife protection laws, sambar horn can not be used any more today. Esraj & Erhu - Ethnic String Phrases continues our journey deep within the cultures of India and China. Traditionally the finest bridges and saddles were made from the antlers of sambar (rusa unicolor), a once common deer in South Asia. This work is not included in the price and can be done by India Instruments on request – please check our repairs page for prices. This requires sawed slots for the strings, adjusting the surface curve of the bridge (jowari) and fitting the feet to the top. ![]() The blanks have to be fitted to the particular instrument to get the best sound. Sitar String Guide (tar gahan): 15 € EU / 12.61 € non-EUīlanks for bridges and saddles are available for sitar, surbahar, tanpura, sarod, dilruba, esraj and sarangi. Sitar Upper saddle (meru): 15 € EU / 12.61 € non-EU ![]() The four strings are played by a bow usually. Sitar Sympathetic bridge: 29 € EU / 24.36 € non-EU The esraj has four strings that are played and 15 sympathetic strings that run below the four played strings. Sitar Main bridge: 59 € EU / 49.57 € non-EU Main bridge, sympathetic bridge, upper saddle (meru) and string guide (tar gahan) for sitar
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