Ultimate Guru Gandhar Pancham Concert Grade Sitar

Believed to have been derived from the Veena, the Sitar was quickly adapted in Hindustani music. This type of Sitar belongs to the Vilayat Khan style of playing.  This Sitar is made from top quality Red Cedar wood. Sitars can be made in many types and the craftsmanship for each one differs from the other. Sitars with impeccable tuning are a quality norm at Ultimate Guru.

Special care is taken that there aren’t any cracks in the wood and no joints in the neck or in the gourd. The Sitar is a Gandhar Pancham style sitar which has 6 main strings and 11 sympathetic strings. It is 48 inches tall and weighs about 3.5 kgs. The facades have handmade celluloid patterns on the borders.

The neck-toomba joint has faceted celluloid detailing on the front which lends a sheen to the surface. The dark brown color brings out the contrast between the celluloid detailing and the Sitar color. The metal string-set is made from the best quality steel, copper and bronze. Wooden knobs have a swirled design.

Knobs for the sympathetic strings are smaller and made with a plain wooden surface which facilitates the grip on the knob.