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Sitars for musicians by musicians!!

 Welcome to the SITAR page, we offer sitars by Srishti Musical, Hiren Roy, RA Sitarmaker, Hemen, Kanai Lal and more coming soon. Every instrument is carefully monitored through each stage of production and air shipped only. While we have access to nearly any maker in India, we've chosen these few makers based on predictable superior quality and tone. We have a long history with each maker and regularly visit India every year to monitor progress on the instruments. We go to an extreme degree  that is unmatched by anyone else to guarantee a very high quality instrument for you!! If in doubt, give us a call and we'll play them for you, there's only one other dealer in the west that can do this so don't put your trust in cheap importers or dress shops! Sitars are the main reason we're here....Custom modifications are available from each maker provided you're willing to wait for it. Otherwise, in stock instruments will generally feature half closed jawari in the case of Kharaj Pancham sitars or closed jawari for Vilayat Khan style sitars. For detailed information about makers, etc. please visit the Sitar information page.
 

Started in 2001, we've returned to the original vision. Instruments of the highest quality, carefully monitored during all phases of construction. Exclusively available only at Rain City.

Please click on each model to go to the page for it! Each sitar featured is the exact sitar that is in stock, no substitutions (except for the Standard). Custom modifications (Nikhil Banerjee style,teak etc.) available for those who wish to wait. Almost all instruments now made with modern style mogra ~ grommets and natural materials for both bridges.

Please click on each link to view

Barun Ray, Hiren Roy's Son. One of the foremost families of Sitar makers from Calcutta, India. A favorite of professional musicians. CLICK HERE We currently have 1 full decoration #1  sitar in stock along with 1 half decoration. One colored penwork teak sitar is now available. The new Hiren Roy surbahar is here and in stock.

BASHIR ~ From Miraj, India. Each instrument carefully made and fitted, these are not mass produced. 2 per month coming in. Some of the best sitars we've ever seen. They are beautiful in decoration and follow a more traditional construction design than most Miraj instruments. Look for BM Sitarmakers entire line to be carried by us as we get them in! Bashir full decoration black KP sitar Bashir fancy inlaid KP concert sitar Shahid Parvez model from Bashir Kashmir style all wood light KP sitar Kashmir style all wood dark KP sitar Bashir KP angur patta concert sitar

RA Sitarmaker of Miraj India. Miraj is a town famous for tanpuras and various musical instruments. We offer Sitars and Indian instruments from the best maker in Miraj. Unique in structural design and sound, these instruments are perhaps the only ones anymore that are completely made in one shop. RA sitars have gained notoriety in recent years being offered by other shops under different labels such as Karasek Sound and Sugita. Here, you get the real thing! Click each link below to see the instruments: Studio sitar  Kharaj Pancham layout. Studio sitar  Gandhar Pancham layout. Gandhar Pancham necklace design   8 string kharaj pancham style ebony sitar

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One full decoration mahogany sitar in stock (details soon) . One of Calcuttas oldest makers, famous for sarodes and sitars. The sitar below is our last Hemen we will be offering since sadly he has passed away. Hemen concert sitar ~ full decoration

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OTHER SITARS Available

Kanai Lal & Sons #1 Kharaj Pancham sitar Ravi Shankar style sitar   A great sounding full decoration Kharaj Pancham sitar, full decoration at an affordable price!

Kanai Lal & Sons VK style sitar  Sold ~ just in from Kolkatta! A fantastic gandhar pancham style sitar with rexine case. Great action and tone and a great price!

ARCHIVES

Instruments we've carried in the past that are either discontinued or no longer available. Some may be ordered depending on circumstance, your inquiry is welcome

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Sanjay Rikhi Ram Gandhar Pancham necklace sitar   SOLD~ Scott Hackleman is fitting a set of traditional tarab pegs to replace the geared prototypes (they didn't work!) and it will be here shortly, ready to go!

Mohan Lal Benares style sitar   SOLD~ Handpicked in Varanasi by us, a very playable sitar set up in Kharaj Pancham style with a great action.

Special Gandhar Pancham sitar  by RA Sitarmaker

Srishti Garland Sitar custom order only.

Kharaj Pancham full decoration sitar 

CUSTOMER REVIEWS!!