Kartar Chand ~ Hari Chand

Kharaj Pancham ~ Ravi Shankar style

Pre-owned approximately 20 years old

Don't see these through here too often! This is a nice instrument in Ravi Shankar style by Kartar and Hari Chand who were well known craftsmen in Paharganj in New Delhi for many years. Both gone now sadly, this one made by Hari Chand after his brother Kartar passed away. They were the nephews of Rikhiram Sharma and set up shop in Paharganj after the partition. They were the subject of a nice thesis by Scott Hackleman who studied with them in the 80's as some may know. They were well known among musicians and probably the only actual sitar makers in Delhi to completely make them in their shop.

Mahogany/tun wood, this is a smaller sitar with a 12.75 inch tabli and easy to handle and play. The top gourd is small and round and natural gourd. Nice and seasoned with a great structure. Originally hand carried to the US by a teacher for their student. Has an inlaid OM on the tabli with a thick antler main bridge. This  sitar is a well loved consignment, comes with a Delhi treble fiberglass case and accessories. And as with all instruments I've set it up in the "goldilocks" zone, neither too open or closed and happy to adjust as you like.

$950 + shipping In stock!

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