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 Prima
SKU: BLLP
The Balalaika Prima has the traditional 3 balalaika strings and measures approximately 27 inches in length. The scale length is 430 mm. The body has the classical triangular balalaika 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 balalaika, 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: $279.00
On Sale For: $209.25
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Balalaika, Prima, Deluxe, Lacewood
SKU: BLLPDC
The Balalaika Prima measures approximately 27 inches in length. The scale length is 430 mm. The balalaika body has the classical triangular shape. The back is slightly bowed and made with stave construction in lacewood. 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: $329.00
On Sale For: $246.75
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Balalaika, Prima, Deluxe, Rosewood
SKU: BLLPDR
The Balalaika Prima measures approximately 27 inches in length. The scale length is 430 mm. The balalaika body has the classical triangular shape. The back is slightly bowed and made with stave construction in 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: $329.00
On Sale For: $246.75
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Balalaika, Prima, Deluxe, Variegated
SKU: BLLPDV
The Balalaika Prima measures approximately 27 inches in length. The scale length is 430 mm. The balalaika body has the classical triangular shape. The back is slightly bowed and made with stave construction in alternating pieces of lacewood and rosewood.
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 balalaika 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: $329.00
On Sale For: $246.75
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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 String Set, Roosebeck 3 String Set
SKU: RBSBKP
The Roosebeck Balalaika 3 String Set contains one plain steel string with a ball end, and 2 titanium strings with straight ends. Titanium strings have a translucent purple hue, and a polished, smooth feel similar to nylon, but hey have a slightly brighter tone and increased projection.
Tuning and String Gauges
1:A .011 .280 Steel
2:E .032 .810 Titanium
3:E .032 .810 Titanium
Made in USA.
Price: $7.90
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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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Twin Spot Classic Pick Up by K & K Sound
SKU: PUTS
This twin-head piezo transducer system can amplify a considerable number of instruments: Saz, Oud, Bouzouki, Balaleika, Cello, Dulcimer, Bongos, and many more. The twin-head system has distinctive advantages towards the single-head transducer: The positioning at 2 spots results in a more balanced sound structure. The frequency range is broader. The small heads with only 1.2" diameters allow an unobtrusive installation. Besides, small areas at the instrument can be reached. The professional transmission of the Jazz Guitar is achieved with the Twin Spot Classic. The two pickup disks are wedged at the left and right underneath the bridge. The characteristic sound is transferred with a strong output signal. This installation method, where the bridge is practically "standing" on the pickup, can also be applied with other string instruments that have similar bridges. Twin Spot Classic Universal Style Dual Small Head TransducerThe pickup head is attached with a special double-side adhesive film, which is UV resistant to ensure safe adhesion even after years of use. It is ultra-thin and enables the harmonic frequencies to completely pass through to the pickup disk. Technical Information Pickup head diameter: half inch. . . Height: 1/32" . . . Impedance: High ohmic . . . Length of connection cable: 1 ft. . . . Jack: Quarter inch, connected mono, with nylon shell and jack attachment.
Price: $109.90
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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.
Price: $99.90
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