String Instruments → Balalaika
The Balalaika is a lute-like folk instrument of northern and central Russia, a descendant of the 16th century dombra. The Balalaika has a triangular body and a long neck with frets. It has a flat back and a thin, slightly arched soundboard.
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Balalaika Russian Guitar with Soft Case
SKU: BLLK-SC
Our original Balalaika Russian Guitar Design. The wood on the back panel of the Balalaika is rosewood and mulberry or lacewood. The wood is solid - 1/8 inch thick, and slightly bowed and made with stave construction in the two tones. The rosewood on the neck is solid. The Gear tuners for the three strings are all set to the one side. Classic triangular shape with finger guard at the apex, about 27 inches long, includes soft case. Made in Pakistan.
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: $199.00
On Sale For: $186.75
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Balalaika Prima
SKU: BLLP
Balalaika Prima with padded nylon case. The Balalaika Prima measures approximately 27 inches in length. The scale length is 430 mm. The Balalaika Prima body has the classical triangular shape. The back is slightly bowed and made with stave construction in two tones of rosewood. The darker back contrasts with the light colored wood of the soundboard. The Balalaika strings are tuned above middle C to: A, E, E (1st-3rd). The 1st string is the thinnest, and lays over more frets than the 2nd & 3rd strings. Use a piano or electronic tuner as a reference for tuning. The tension on each tuning peg can be adjusted by tightening or loosing the screw on the top of the peg. To play, the left hand notes the strings while the index finger of the right hand strums high on the soundboard near the neck. The dark rosewood on the soundboard is decorative but also protects the soundboard from the strumming. Made in Pakistan.
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: $259.00
On Sale For: $194.25
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Balalaika Prima, Flat Bottom
SKU: BLLP-H
Balalaika Prima, Flat Bottom, with padded nylon case. Our Balalaika Prima measures approximately 27 inches in length. The scale length is 430 mm. The body has the classical triangular shape. The back is slightly bowed and made with stave construction in two tones of rosewood. The darker back contrasts with the light colored wood of the soundboard. Compared to the BLLP model, this has a flat base that some players will appreciate. The Balalaika strings are tuned above middle C to: A, E, E (1st-3rd). The 1st string is the thinnest, and lays over more frets than the 2nd & 3rd strings. Use a piano or electronic tuner as a reference for tuning. The tension on each tuning peg can be adjusted by tightening or loosing the screw on the top of the peg. To play, the left hand notes the strings while the index finger of the right hand strums high on the soundboard near the neck. The dark rosewood on the soundboard is decorative but also protects the soundboard from the strumming. Made in Pakistan.
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: $229.00
On Sale For: $171.75
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Complete Balalaika Book/CD Set
SKU: LBLK
The balalaika is most often associated with Russian folklore. In this comprehensive method book, concert and recording artist Bibs Ekkel shares his extensive knowledge of the balalaika as taught in Russia today. This 160-page book is divided into four sections: an extensive Foreword, the Tutor, A Brief History of the Balalaika, and a Repertoire Section. Unlike many Mel Bay books, the Complete Balalaika Book does not begin with the rudiments of music notation. Rather, the 20-page Foreword offer insights on the tunings of all the instruments in the balalaika family, hand positions, string sources and height adjustment, and chord shapes. The author even describes how to make a bass balalaika pick from shoe leather. The Tutor or instruction segment is written for the prima balalaika which is correctly played with the fingers only rather than with a pick. The Tutor jumps right in with exercises and tunes in quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-note values with occasional dotted notes and syncopation. Perhaps half of the music in this section is shown in both standard notation and tablature. A glossary of musical signs and Russian musical terms is included. A Brief History of the Balalaika is well written and nicely illustrated. Very few Mel Bay books contain such a comprehensive historical overview of the subject instrument. The Repertoire Section offers a valuable resource of Eastern European folk tunes. All but two selections in this section are written in both notation and tab with suggested guitar chords, the exceptions being an arrangement for balalaika and piano, and a balalaika orchestra score. More than simple melody chord leadsheets, these are the authors own arrangements of tunes for solo balalaika and balalaika orchestra. A companion CD with selections performed by the author completes this highly effective instructional package. 162 pages.
Price: $29.95
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Balalaika String Set
SKU: BLLS
Balalaika String Set String set for the cura balalaika. The set has one steel string with a looped end, approximately .010 thick x 35 inches long and one nylon string, approximately .040 thick x 67 inches long. The nylon string can be cut into two strings. Made In Pakistan
Price: $9.90
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Balalaika String Set, La Bella
SKU: LBSBLLK
La Bella Balalaika Replacement String Set. 6 strings: 1st is .008; 2nd is .008; 3rd is .010; 4th is .010; 5th is .012; 6th is .012; Plain steel. Made in USA.
Price: $10.90
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Balalaika Bridge
SKU: BLLK-RB
Balalaika hardwood Replacement Bridge, approximately 4 3/4 inches long x 9/16 inches wide. Made in Pakistan.
Price: $24.90
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Balalaika Case
SKU: BLLC
Hard Balalaika case with latches and red cloth interior for storage and transportation. The inside dimensions are 16 1/2 inches x 27 inches. Made in Pakistan.
Regular Price: $89.90
On Sale For: $71.92
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