Hemen Deluxe Sitar
Overview
The Hemen Deluxe Sitar is a professional-grade instrument crafted by one of Kolkata's most respected sitar-making families, known for producing instruments favored by accomplished Indian classical musicians. The seasoned tun wood body and gourd resonator produce a rich, deep tone with the distinctive buzzing timbre " or jawari " that defines the sitar's voice. The main playing strings respond beautifully to meend techniques, allowing fluid melodic ornamentation essential to raga performance, while the thirteen sympathetic strings ring with shimmering resonance that creates the instrument's characteristic ethereal sustain. The bone nut and tun wood bridge are carefully shaped to produce optimal jawari, and the overall intonation along the curved, movable frets is precise when properly set. The decorative celluloid work and polished gourd demonstrate the aesthetic care that Hemen brings to their instruments. This sitar is suited for advanced students and professional performers of Hindustani classical music who demand authentic tone and responsive playability. It also appeals to serious Western musicians studying Indian music. The instrument requires regular maintenance including jawari adjustment and string replacement, and the delicate gourd and neck joint demand careful handling during transport and storage.
Sitars
A professional-grade sitar crafted by Kolkata's respected Hemen family with seasoned tun wood body, delivering rich tone with authentic jawari and responsive meend for accomplished Indian classical performance.
Instrument Details
$1,200
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Brand
Hemen & Co
Type
Sitar
Made In
India
Year
1985
