Tanpura

This 58 inch long male tanpura is made by A.B. Satarmaker, master craftsman of Miraj India. The ABS tanpuras are characterized by accurate woodwork, precise joining, artful decorations, and attention to the finishing and Jawari (tuning) work. The result is a light weight instrument of high sound quality that will last for years to come.

The tanpura is an Indian drone instrument known for its rich sound. It resembles the sitar in size and shape, but has no frets and no sympathetic strings. Most Tanpura have 4 strings tuned to the tonic, a few have 5 or 6 strings. The name of the instrument has a number of variations, including: tanpura, tanpoora, tambura, thamboora, thambura, and tamboora. Male tanpuras are larger than the female. The decorative inlays may vary, but all are artfully carved.

The city of Miraj is known to produce the finest tanpura in the world. The typical north Indian tanpura, favored by Hindustani musicians, is known as the Miraj style. The ABS tanpuras have been hand crafted in Miraj for over 100 years by four generations of the Balasaheb family. The Balasaheb family has perfected innovations to improve the look and sound of the instrument. They skillfully cut the pumpkin gourd to create the correct shape, and join the gourd and body pieces with precision. They understand how the thickness of the wood body and neck will affect the tone of the instrument and take great care to craft the structures of even thickness.
The progenitor of the Balasaheb family originally made his tanpura from teak. Today, this wood is becoming scarce and is too costly to use. ABS tanpuras are crafted from seasoned toon wood.

Includes padded gig bag.

Requires special truck delivery.

52" long. Female Tanpuras are smaller than Males and are more elaborately decorated. Includes padded gig bag. Special delivery.

Tanpura, Flat Back, Deluxe with 4 metal strings.

Beautifully carved and inlaid. The flat toomba creates a more simple profile, and is not as delicate as the traditional gourd toomba. It is therefore easier to transport. It may be smaller, but you get the same traditional tanpura sound.

Approximately 42 inches long, includes nylon gig bag case.

This banjira brand 4-String Male tanpura is 57" long. From the peg pox to the natural pumpkin gourd, this tanpura is masterfully carved with decorative inlays. Please note: Decorations and colors will vary. These are all individually made and will be unique.

Suggested Tuning : G4, C4, C4, C3 (highest to lowest)

Includes padded gig bag.

Special delivery Required.

Tanpura Bridge, Female (Item Code: TBBF) Replacement bridge for female tanpura. Hand made of natural cattle-bone, expect variations. Approximate size: 3 inches long, by 1.4 inches wide, by 1.25 inches tall. Some alterations may need to be done to the height.

This string set replaces old code STTF. Banjira female tanpura string set with looped end strings.Please Note: If you can't find the string set you are looking for, please contact us at info@mid-east.com

This string set replaces old code STTB. Banjira flat back tanpura string set with looped end strings.Please Note: If you can't find the string set you are looking for, please contact us at info@mid-east.com

Tanpura Bridge, Male (Item Code: TBBM) Replacement bridge for a male tanpura. Hand made of natural cattle-bone, expect variations. Approximate size: 3.25 inches long, by 1.4 inches wide, by 1.5 inches tall.

This string set replaces the old code STTM. This Banjira male tanpura string set consists of looped end strings, please see string chart below.Please Note: If you can't find the string set you are looking for, please contact us at info@mid-ea

This string set replaces old code TMSMM-S. Banjira miniature tanpura string set consisting of looped end strings.Please Note: If you can't find the string set you are looking for, please contact us at info@mid-east.com