Concert-Grade Gandhar Pancham Sitar in Deep Walnut Finish
Why Choose This Model?
Expert Note: If you prioritize speed and the ability to play fluid, vocal-style music, the Gandhar Pancham is unmatched. The brown finish is a classic choice—it looks timeless on stage and, unlike black sitars, it hides minor scratches and wear much more gracefully over the years.
Delivery & Return
We want you to be happy with your purchase and we apologize if it is not. For whatever reason that you are not satisfied, we would be most happy to provide exchanges and returns for all items purchased from us if the following conditions are met.
Rules
All exchanges and returns would need to be raised within 10 days of the invoice date for Singaporeorders, and 20 days for overseas orders. For local deliveries, there is an option to exchange at any of our boutiques within Singaporeor through our online portal at www.company.com. All requests for returns however, would need to be strictly made online at www.company.com for both local and overseas deliveries.
Interpretation and Definitions
All exchanges and returns would need to be raised within 10 days of the invoice date for Singaporeorders, and 20 days for overseas orders. For local deliveries, there is an option to exchange at any of our boutiques within Singaporeor through our online portal at www.company.com. All requests for returns however, would need to be strictly made online at www.company.com for both local and overseas deliveries.
A Gandhar Pancham (Vilayat Khan Style) sitar in a rich brown finish is the preferred choice for musicians. Known as the “Gayaki Style” sitar, it is designed to mimic the nuances of the human voice.
The “Special” designation usually indicates that the instrument is crafted from seasoned toon wood (aged 15–20+ years) and features superior Jawari (bridge tonal adjustment) work.
Gandhar Pancham “Special” Sitar (Rich Brown Polish)
This professional-grade instrument is a tribute to the “Singing Sitar” legacy. Unlike the larger Ravi Shankar style, this model is slightly more compact, featuring a single toomba (gourd) and a streamlined string setup designed for speed, clarity, and deep meends (glissandos).
Key Features & Craftsmanship
Premium Toon Wood Construction: Carved from high-quality, well-seasoned toon wood, which provides a warm, resonant tone that only improves with age. The deep brown French polish highlights the natural grain of the wood.
6-String “Gayaki” Configuration: It features 6 main strings (lacking the extra bass strings of the Kharaj Pancham style). This allows the bridge to be narrower, making it easier to pull the strings for wide, vocal-like bends.
Hand-Carved Aesthetics: The “Special” model typically features intricate carving on the neck (dandi) and the neck-toomba joint (gullu). The brown finish is often accented by white or cream-colored celluloid inlays with delicate floral or “aviary” (bird) patterns.
Professional Jawari: The bridge (typically made of camel bone or ebony) is meticulously filed to produce a “closed” or “semi-open” Jawari, giving it a clean, sustained sound that is perfect for fast melodic passages (Tans).
Single Toomba Design: Its lightweight, single-gourd structure makes it more comfortable to hold for long practice sessions and offers a more focused, direct sound projection.
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