Naeem No. 1 Teak Sitar

AVAILABLE NOW! Description The Naeem No. 1 Teak sitar is a masterpiece. Along with unmatched natural beauty, Teakwood brings unparalleled clarity to this instrument's voice. Like all Naeem models, no corners are cut - the resonant toomba is a real gourd, the Jawari and tuners are real bone... This is the very best from a renowned Miraj maker. Naeem Sitarmaker maintains integrity and artistry using only locally sourced materials and honing them into fine quality instruments, as has been the tradition in his family for over 150 years. These are set-up with care and shipped only from our U.S. location in Urbana, IL. We do not drop ship. Includes: - Deluxe Fiberglass Hard Case ($249 value) - One Extra String Set - Mizrabs - Professional Set-Up / Prep Optional Add-On's: - Additional string sets & Mizrabs (discounted w/ purchase) Product Specs - Overall Dimensions: ~49 x 14 x 12 inches - Weight: 7.5 lbs. - Main Strings: 7 - Taraf/Sympathetic Strings: 13 - Wood: Teak  - Color: Warm Natural Tones - Finish: Poly Shipping & Store Info SHIPPING: Our packing methods have ensured that over 99% of the instruments we ship arrive undamaged. Should things not go perfectly, we will get you a replacement, refund, part or whatever is necessary. No problem. STORE: Old Delhi Music makes buying a quality harmonium, tabla set, sitar, or any other Indian instruments easy.  Our business is family owned and operated since 2010.    In the U.S., we are a small team of musicians dedicated to refinements and customer support. In India, we’ve built relationships with many of the country's best musical artisans and founded a workshop where our staff ensures quality. We sell and ship the best Indian instruments available on earth throughout North America and globally. For the complete back story, check out this video -   For more on our founder and origin story, this video was produced in 2014 for the PBS "Indie America" series - Disclaimer While much of India is rapidly advancing, the Indian instrument manufacturing process remains comparatively primitive. From touch ups to tuning, much of what we do at Old Delhi Music is add a layer of quality control to an otherwise non-standardized production process. We wrote  THIS ARTICLE to ensure customers understand and might appreciate this old-fashioned production style, the unique products we carry, and how we're working to ensure genuine quality, despite the odds. It's a quick read, and definitely worthwhile for anyone considering the purchase of a traditional Indian instrument. Thank you, Old Delhi Music