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Which sitar to buy for beginners?

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Which sitar to buy for beginners?

The Gandhar Pancham or Vilayat Khan style Sitar having 6 main strings & 12 sympathetic strings produce magnificent acoustic sound on beginner Sitar.

Who invented the electric sitar?

guitarist Vinnie Bell
The electric sitar was invented in 1967 by session guitarist Vinnie Bell, because, goddamn it, it was totally necessary after The Fab Four had gone and popularized the real one. Although the actual sitar sounded cool, it was hard to find, hard to learn, hard to carry around.

Which sitar should I buy?

5 Best Sitars and the Best Sitar Brands

  • Maharaja Musicals Electric Sitar. One of the most popular sitars is the Maharaja Musical Electric Sitar.
  • Banjira Standard Sitar w/ Padded Gig Bag.
  • Sardar Sitar, Professional, Nylon Bag.
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  • MKS Electric Sitar, Single Flat Tumba, KharajPancham, Mahogany Color.
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How much does a sitar cost?

Anywhere where you can actually go and play the instruments before you buy them is a good thing. Sitar prices in the U.S. can range from $300-$4500 depending on quality. Concert quality instruments usually start in the $1500 range. In New York City, you can visit The Music Inn.

What to do with an old sitar?

Hang it on a wall somewhere for decoration and go buy a real sitar. Quality new instruments are made form wood that has been aged for many years to the wood has already done it’s warping and it’s moisture content is stable.

How can you tell a student sitar from a concert Sitar?

Usually you can tell a student model from a concert sitar by how many sympathetic strings it has, but really it’s about the quality and age of the wood, and the range of the meend (how far you can pull or bend the string to hit other notes). Most people who’ve asked me about how to buy a sitar are just starting out.

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What are the different types of guitar sitars?

These sitars come in 3 qualities, categorized as either Number 1, Number 2, and Number 3. Number 3 sitars generally are very basic, with only 11 sympathetic strings and minimal decoration and carving. The pegs are also more simply carved, usually in the shape of a twisted ball.