Monoj Kumar Sardar Professional Concert Sitar
Overview
The Monoj Kumar Sardar Professional Concert Sitar is a top-tier instrument from one of Kolkata's most revered sitar-making workshops, a name synonymous with the highest standards of Indian instrument craftsmanship. The carefully selected and seasoned tun wood body, combined with a premium single-gourd tumba, produces a tone of extraordinary depth and complexity " warm in the lower register, brilliant in the upper, and rich with the signature jawari buzz that experienced players spend years cultivating. The main and sympathetic strings are set up for concert-level response, allowing the nuanced meend, gamak, and murki ornamentations that define masterful raga performance. The movable frets are precisely curved and positioned, and the bone jawari bridge is hand-shaped by the Sardar family's artisans for optimal sustain and tonal character. The instrument's decorative inlay work is elaborate yet tasteful, reflecting the aesthetic traditions of the Kolkata school of sitar making. This sitar is designed for professional concert performers, advanced students at the conservatory level, and dedicated practitioners of Hindustani classical music. The significant investment is justified by the tonal quality and craftsmanship. New players should be aware that the instrument demands proper humidity control and periodic jawari maintenance to sustain its concert-quality voice.
Sitars
A top-tier concert sitar from one of Kolkata's most revered workshops, with hand-shaped bone jawari bridge and elaborate inlay work for professional Hindustani classical performance.
Instrument Details
$2,500
Professional
Brand
Monoj Kumar Sardar
Type
Sitar
Made In
India
Year
1970
