|
|
|
 by
the famous R A Sitarmaker
of Miraj
Traditional Maharashtra Full Decoration
Tun Sitar
Sitars Etc. home of the finest quality instruments from
India!
All instruments have been carefully selected, and air shipped from
India.
We, at Sitars Etc., are very pleased to present sitars
selected by musicians from Pune, and manufactured in Maharashtra
exclusively made for Sitars Etc. by a famous and admired sitar maker from
Maharashrta. They have named the sitars being made for Sitars Etc.
exclusively, "Su
Gita" - Meaning "Auspicious Melody
(Song)" We here at Sitars Etc. are very honored and grateful for this
opportunity to bring these beautiful sitars from Maharashtra to
Musicians, Sitar Fans, and the public in general. The
Su Gita
instruments are beautiful, and
professional sitars in the Kharaj Pancham style, in this first offering.
Later, we will be able to offer Gandhar Pancham style sitars as well.
We are very lucky to
have a musician from Pune who is working with us
to select only the very best, and be able to bring you these
Su Gita sitars. The finish
on these instruments is very rich, in a walnut like finish, mirror like, done in the French polish method, the sitars
haves a professional appearance and glossy shine. Definitely a concert
instrument in every respect, with a lot of attention to Detail. The
instrument is a work of art, but it would be worth it just for the rich
sound produced by these sitars.
The slight curve in the neck on these sitars is an innovation in order to
improve the ability of the sitarist to pull meends. It is the most
recent innovation in sitars as of late. These sitars also sound louder
and sweeter, with the sympathetic strings resounding loudly.
Please click on the thumbnail images for a larger
picture
Su Gita
Traditional Maharashtra
 Tun, Full Decoration
Concert Sitar
 |
|
Click here for Sound Sample
 |
The
Su Gita
Traditional Maharashtra, Tun, Full Decoration
concert model sitar is
made of
the finest available tun (Indian mahogany) wood.
carved in the traditional style on the
tabli. The design has been very popular for the last 50 years....It is a
larger sitar, slightly wider tabli and deeper bottom gourd,
and very large upper gourd, and a fantastic Professional Open sound! A
very responsive instrument with excellent tarab (sympathetic)
strings response. |
 |
|
| |
 |
The
Su Gita
Traditional tun offers
beautiful unique penwork with a scalloped design running the length of
the neck! Carefully
done by expert craftsmen in a dark brown design. The penwork
compliments the French polish finish which is expertly done on this
instrument in a deep walnut finish. One of the best features of
this sitar from Maharashtra is the very thick and big frets with very
high curves allowing for very easy meends of more than 6 notes. |
 |
 |
Nicely carved Rosewood pegs, carefully
fitted and chalked with bone centerpieces and bone tuning beads. Also,
at the top of the neck there is a special emphasis on the inlay creating
a beautiful niche. On the neck opposite the pegs you will see an
old innovation brought back to life, an anti-rollover foot, which adds a
nice touch to the uniqueness of this type of sitar. The label clearly states the
Su Gita
Brand Name a, Sitars Etc. exclusive. These sitars will not be
available anywhere else..
|
|
 |
This
Su Gita sitar
comes with a very large upper tumba. Which is decorated expertly. The
upper tumba yoke screws are hidden in a
very unique way as to provide an aesthetically improved appearance to the
back of the upper danda (neck). The tumba is decorated to match
the rest of the carving of the sitar. |
 |
 |
The jawari is open in the
Ravi Shankar style and professionally
done The string layout is the Kharaj Pancham style, with the
deep bass strings. All frets finely tuned and fitted in India and double
checked at our shop before shipping! Meend (bending) of 6 to 7 notes is easily accomplished. |
 |
 |
A fiberglass case comes standard with the
Su Gita traditional. Colors will vary on in stock sitars.
The
Su Gita
sitars also come with a carrying case for the upper tumba. If we
are out of stock and you pre-order then you have the option to choose
your case color. Also, all our
Su Gita come with
accessories that
include: a
book of your choice, fabric cover, an oil box, 3 mizrabs, and a set of
extra strings! |
 |
  
All
Su Gita sitars are monitored during
the entire building process and fine-tuned by expert musicians in India
before being air-shipped to our shop. Once at our shop they are played by us
for an additional several hours before being offered for sale. We believe
these to be the finest new sitars available and want you to be completely
satisfied with your instrument!!
|
 |
Su Gita
By the famous RA Sitarmaker
Traditional
Maharashtra Full Decoration
Tun
Concert
Sitar
Price.....
(includes
fiberglass case and accessories)......
$1495.00
Available
Shipping is $85
(lower 48 states USA)
All other countries please
call or
email.....
|
Customer reviews of our instruments
Terms & conditions
All content unless
otherwise noted is copyright 2002 by Sitars, Etc. Commercial use
prohibited except by consent.
|
|
