Sursargam No. 2 Sitar - Lefty

Description The Sursargam No. 2 is a "half decoration," traditional Kharaj Pancham / Ravi Shankar style sitar. It is well-crafted and intended for serious aspiring students who are looking for a quality instrument they can grow with as they begin learning sitar. We have these in our inventory in the U.S., and they are each set up in our Urbana, IL shop before shipping. This model has 7 main strings and 13 taraf/sympathetic strings. The finish is a warm mahogany / brown two tone and the carving and penwork are nicely done. The tone and action of this sitar are both very nice. This instrument is well done and a great value. A hard case is included. Includes: - Hard Case - One Extra String Set - Mirzrabs (for plucking strings) - Professional Set-Up / Service (available ONLY because we have our products on hand and do not distribute via wholesale / drop shipping companies...) 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 - Color: Warm Mahogany / Brown - Finish: Poly Shipping & Store Info SHIPPING: Your instrument will arrive safely, and if it doesn't, we'll take care of it. 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 other Indian instruments easy.  Our business has been 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 very old school. 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 vintage 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