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The Dilruba is a fiddle-like instrument which is played with a bow. The Dilruba is carved from wood, has a goatskin soundboard, has main and sympathetic strings. A bow is drawn across the strings which causes them to resonate, and the bridges are moveable to adjust the tone.


Dilruba
SKU: DLBA
This rosewood Dilbura instrument is inlaid front and back. 43 inches long, it has movable frets, is held upright in your lap and played with a bow like a small bass fiddle. Case is NOT included. Made in India. NOTE: No Warranty on Strings: Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it.

Regular Price: $519.00
 On Sale For: $415.20 
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Dilruba, Miniature
SKU: DLBA-M
This is a miniature version of our dilruba. This rosewood instrument is inlaid front and back. 23 1/2" long, it has movable frets, is held upright in your lap and played with a bow like a small bass fiddle. Case is NOT included. The dilruba is a bowed instrument with steel strings. In India, it is used in classical music. There are 3 cities in which they are manufactured in three northern Indian States, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and West Bengal. The locally available Toon wood is used in the manufacture of the dilruba. Perfect for a décor item.SPECIAL NOTE; No Warranty on Strings: Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final leg to your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star you may need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.

Regular Price: $199.90
 On Sale For: $159.92 
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Dilruba, Professional Sardar w Hard Case
SKU: DLBA-PS
Dilruba, Professional Sardar w Hard Case (Item Code: DLBA-PS) This is a highly decorated professional dilruba with 5 main strings, 20 sympathetic strings and 19 frets. The dilruba is a bowed instrument with steel strings. In India, it is used in classical music. Includes hard case. Rosin for bow (RSNP) sold separately. The locally available Toon wood is used in the manufacture of the dilruba. Scale Length of 29.5 inches (749.3 mm), 40 inches long x 8 inches wide and 6 inches deep including the bridge (1016 x 203.2 x 152.4 mm) It is played upright in your lap with the neck leaning on the left shoulder, and played with a bow like a small bass fiddle. The soundboard is a stretched piece of goatskin similar to what is found on a sarangi and esraj. Includes case. Rosin for bow (RSNP) sold separately.Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final leg to your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star you may need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.

Regular Price: $699.00
 On Sale For: $599.25 

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Dilruba Bow
SKU: DLBB
Dilruba Bow is a wooden bow with synthetic strings.

Price: $49.90 
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Dilruba Strings
SKU: DLBS
Full replacement set of dilruba strings. Made in India.

Price: $15.90 
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Dilruba Tutor DVD, Introduction to Dilruba
SKU: VBD1
Dilruba Tutor DVD by Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish & Ashwin Batish. Approximately 62 minutes. DVD. Made in USA.

Regular Price: $65.90
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