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Bhava Mini "Kirtan" Harmonium

$649.00

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• Product Specs
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• Custom Options & Value Adds
• Disclaimer

• The Bhava Mini has set a new standard for "mini" harmoniums delivering full, robust sound, impressive sustain, and smooth play in a reasonably small package. While we'd still recommend a full-size box for the recording studio, this one gets close and hits a real sweet spot in terms of portability and sound quality. It is by far our best-selling harmonium.
  
  Includes:
  - Padded Gig Bag
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- hundreds of harmonium classes to explore!
  - Expert tuning and refinement services completed at our shop in our Urbana, IL
  
  
  
  
• - Weight: 16 lbs.
  - Dimensions: 19 x 7 x 12 in. (closed), 19 x 13.5 x 12 (open)
  - Color: Natural
  - Finish: Lacquer
  - Exterior Construction: SEL Grade Bhutan Pine / Kail Wood
  - Interior Construction: SEL Grade Bhutan Pine / Kail Wood
  - Box Type: Folding, Safari Style
  - Key Construction: One-piece
  - Number of Keys: 32
  - Reed type: Standard, Punjabi
  - Reed banks: 2 sets (Bass, Male)
  - Reed orientation: Horizontal
  - Stops: 2 (Bass, Male)
  - Drones: 2 (C#, G#)
  - Coupler: none
  - Scale changer: none
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 
  
  

  It's a shame when we receive harmoniums purchased elsewhere and have to bill someone a couple hundred dollars for the work we would have included for free...

  
  
  
  
  Q: How long have you been doing this?
  
  A: Since 2010.
  
  Q: How'd you get started?
  
  A: Our first "factory checked" shipment of harmoniums arrived needing some serious attention. Rather than selling bad products, we went to work learning how to make them to sound great and we've been improving at that ever since.
  
  Q: So you know what you're doing?
  
  A: Yup. We know how to bring just about any harmonium to it's full potential.
  
  Q: Shouldn't that be the builders job?
  
  A: The builders put the instruments together, and we mostly work with people who do that well. Our job is refinement - we coax the good sounds and feels out by manipulating this and that - scraping here, turning there. On a Kolkata-style box, that process can consume an entire day. On a standard twin reed, 3-4 hours is pretty typical. It's a process, but when you've drawn out all the goodness, it's totally worthwhile.
  
  Q: But is it really practical to do this with each one?
  
  A: Well, "The Harmonium Handbook" does say that fully retuning "an entire harmonium" (even a two reed) is impractical. But we do it anyway...every single day.
  
  Q: Is it tedious?
  
  A: Sure. But it's also fairly meditative, and the days go pretty fast.
  
  Q: So it's worthwhile?
  
  A: Absolutely. Taking an instrument that's "decent" to awesome in a few hours is good work. No question.
  
  Q: I've shopped around, and your prices are pretty competitive. Given the level of service you're talking about, how do you do it?
  
  A: We do pretty good volume, and we don't have a storefront, so we keep our expenses low.
  
  Q: Any other competitive advantages to note?
  
  A: Definitely. We are THE ONLY shop anywhere that offers custom, hand tuning services for ANY new two, three or four reed harmonium. Only one competitor offers a similar service, and that's only for a couple of their two reed models.
  
  Q: But don't all the others claim to have A440 tuned harmoniums?
  
  A: Many competitors advertise harmoniums that are "~A440" or "A440+/-...", but for true precision and accuracy, every single reed must be touched, allowed to settle, and refined until the tuning is stable. The process takes time, and it can't be rushed or sit too long in a warehouse waiting for eventual fulfillment. Quality, custom set up and tuning can ONLY be completed on a per-order basis, which means you'll have to wait a few extra days. It's NOT a service you can offer via Amazon Prime.
  
  Q: Tell me about your tuning options?
  
  A: We can do anything. But in general, we offer these three options:
  
  - Equal tuning (Free): An Equal or Indian tuned instrument can be played with other instruments as long as they are tuned to match the harmonium. To complete this basic service, we determine roughly where the instrument is already settled out, which is typically higher than A440 and generally out of tune up and down the scale. Once we know about how it is generally pitched, we check and adjust each reed individually as needed and then match octaves along with common intervals. Altogether, it's a lot of small to medium adjustments and in the end, we have generally touched 75-100% of the reeds to get everything in tune. This is our standard approach.
  
  - Concert Pitch / A440 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Concert Pitch tuned harmonium will match the default tuning for Western Instruments, meaning this is a very versatile tuning choice. For this service, all reeds are retuned up and down to scale to correspond with Concert Pitch standard tuning where the middle A note resonates at 440hz. This service requires additional wait time since we have to first tune everything once, allow it to settle out for a day or so, and then go back through it again to make finer adjustments similar to what we do when Equal tuning. Only in this case, we are Equal tuning so that everything is pitched to correspond right with A440.
  
  - Cosmic Pitch / A432 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Cosmic A432 harmonium will work only in conjunction with other A432 tuned instruments. This is a newer service, and we offer this for only select harmoniums that handle this tuning well. With this service, all reeds are drastically retuned nearly a quarter tone below Concert Pitch to match a middle A resonating at 432hz., which is said to be a frequency that resonates in true harmony with the universe. This service takes a week+ to complete.
  
  Q: Do you believe the hype about A432?
  
  A: It does sound pretty deep and beautiful when it's done, but who knows...
  
  Q: What aren't you guys good at?
  
  A: We focus on the instruments, which means we often times lag on website updates. And social media is definitely a priority...
  
  Q: So what's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions.
  
  A: Give us a call or send an email.
  
  
• 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
  
  

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Bhava Studio Mini Harmonium

$579.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Custom Options & Value Adds
• Disclaimer

• The Bhava Studio Mini is a simplified, 27 key version of our full-sized Bhava Studio. It's super cute, just 12 lbs., and the exact response we were hoping we'd be able to have to uncountable requests for a "Shyamdas" style harmonium.
  
  The standard shell on this model gives it warmer tone than similarly stripped down dulcetinas and harinam harmoniums, and in terms of sustain, there's no comparison - the Studio Mini takes the prize. For a simple, lightweight harmonium that feels good and sounds great, this is our absolute top pick.
  
  Includes:
  - Padded Gig Bag
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- hundreds of harmonium classes to explore!
  - Expert tuning and refinement services completed at our shop in our Urbana, IL
  
  
  
  
• - Weight: 12 lbs.
  - Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 9 in.
  - Color: Natural
  - Finish: Lacquer
  - Exterior Construction: SEL Grade Bhutan Pine / Kail Wood
  - Interior Construction: SEL Grade Bhutan Pine / Kail Wood
  - Box Type: Standard
  - Key Construction: One-piece
  - Number of Keys: 27
  - Reed type: Standard, Punjabi
  - Reed banks: 2 sets (Bass, Male)
  - Reed orientation: Horizontal
  - Stops: none
  - Drones: none
  - Coupler: none
  - Scale changer: none
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 
  
  

  It's a shame when we receive harmoniums purchased elsewhere and have to bill someone a couple hundred dollars for the work we would have included for free...

  
  
  
  
  Q: How long have you been doing this?
  
  A: Since 2010.
  
  Q: How'd you get started?
  
  A: Our first "factory checked" shipment of harmoniums arrived needing some serious attention. Rather than selling bad products, we went to work learning how to make them to sound great and we've been improving at that ever since.
  
  Q: So you know what you're doing?
  
  A: Yup. We know how to bring just about any harmonium to it's full potential.
  
  Q: Shouldn't that be the builders job?
  
  A: The builders put the instruments together, and we mostly work with people who do that well. Our job is refinement - we coax the good sounds and feels out by manipulating this and that - scraping here, turning there. On a Kolkata-style box, that process can consume an entire day. On a standard twin reed, 3-4 hours is pretty typical. It's a process, but when you've drawn out all the goodness, it's totally worthwhile.
  
  Q: But is it really practical to do this with each one?
  
  A: Well, "The Harmonium Handbook" does say that fully retuning "an entire harmonium" (even a two reed) is impractical. But we do it anyway...every single day.
  
  Q: Is it tedious?
  
  A: Sure. But it's also fairly meditative, and the days go pretty fast.
  
  Q: So it's worthwhile?
  
  A: Absolutely. Taking an instrument that's "decent" to awesome in a few hours is good work. No question.
  
  Q: I've shopped around, and your prices are pretty competitive. Given the level of service you're talking about, how do you do it?
  
  A: We do pretty good volume, and we don't have a storefront, so we keep our expenses low.
  
  Q: Any other competitive advantages to note?
  
  A: Definitely. We are THE ONLY shop anywhere that offers custom, hand tuning services for ANY new two, three or four reed harmonium. Only one competitor offers a similar service, and that's only for a couple of their two reed models.
  
  Q: But don't all the others claim to have A440 tuned harmoniums?
  
  A: Many competitors advertise harmoniums that are "~A440" or "A440+/-...", but for true precision and accuracy, every single reed must be touched, allowed to settle, and refined until the tuning is stable. The process takes time, and it can't be rushed or sit too long in a warehouse waiting for eventual fulfillment. Quality, custom set up and tuning can ONLY be completed on a per-order basis, which means you'll have to wait a few extra days. It's NOT a service you can offer via Amazon Prime.
  
  Q: Tell me about your tuning options?
  
  A: We can do anything. But in general, we offer these three options:
  
  - Equal tuning (Free): An Equal or Indian tuned instrument can be played with other instruments as long as they are tuned to match the harmonium. To complete this basic service, we determine roughly where the instrument is already settled out, which is typically higher than A440 and generally out of tune up and down the scale. Once we know about how it is generally pitched, we check and adjust each reed individually as needed and then match octaves along with common intervals. Altogether, it's a lot of small to medium adjustments and in the end, we have generally touched 75-100% of the reeds to get everything in tune. This is our standard approach.
  
  - Concert Pitch / A440 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Concert Pitch tuned harmonium will match the default tuning for Western Instruments, meaning this is a very versatile tuning choice. For this service, all reeds are retuned up and down to scale to correspond with Concert Pitch standard tuning where the middle A note resonates at 440hz. This service requires additional wait time since we have to first tune everything once, allow it to settle out for a day or so, and then go back through it again to make finer adjustments similar to what we do when Equal tuning. Only in this case, we are Equal tuning so that everything is pitched to correspond right with A440.
  
  - Cosmic Pitch / A432 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Cosmic A432 harmonium will work only in conjunction with other A432 tuned instruments. This is a newer service, and we offer this for only select harmoniums that handle this tuning well. With this service, all reeds are drastically retuned nearly a quarter tone below Concert Pitch to match a middle A resonating at 432hz., which is said to be a frequency that resonates in true harmony with the universe. This service takes a week+ to complete.
  
  Q: Do you believe the hype about A432?
  
  A: It does sound pretty deep and beautiful when it's done, but who knows...
  
  Q: What aren't you guys good at?
  
  A: We focus on the instruments, which means we often times lag on website updates. And social media is definitely a priority...
  
  Q: So what's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions.
  
  A: Give us a call or send an email.
  
  
• 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
  
  

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MKS SB1 Concert 1 Octave Shruti Box

$269.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Custom Options & Value Adds
• Disclaimer

• The quality of a shruti box is determined primarily by two traits - sustain and tuning. By the first measure, this box is phenomenal. It sustains long, even tones easily. And by the second measure, our tuning process ensures you'll get just what you need in terms of perfect tones and intervals calibrated however you choose.
  
  Whether you're buying it for musical accompaniment, meditation, sound healing, or any other use, the MKS Concert 1 Octave Shruti Box creates the beautiful, dynamic organ tones you're desiring across a standard 13 note chromatic scale (C3 to C4) - playable in any western key. Zipped up in it's carrying case, it's lightweight and a great, musical travel companion.
  
  Includes:
  - Padded Gig Bag
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- hundreds of harmonium classes to explore!
  - Expert tuning and refinement services completed at our shop in our Urbana, Illinois
  
  
• - Weight: 8.5 lbs.
  - Dimensions: 16 x 12 x 2.5 in.
  - Color: Medium Tone Natural Stain Finish
  - Finish: Matte
  - Exterior Construction: Teak
  - Interior Construction: Teak
  - Box Type: Shruti Box
  - Valve Construction: Wooden
  - Number of Notes: 13 notes (C3-C4)
  - Reed type: Palitana 
  - Reed orientation: Flat
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 
  
  

  It's a shame when we receive harmoniums purchased elsewhere and have to bill someone a couple hundred dollars for the work we would have included for free...

  
  
  
  
  Q: How long have you been doing this?
  
  A: Since 2010.
  
  Q: How'd you get started?
  
  A: Our first "factory checked" shipment of harmoniums arrived needing some serious attention. Rather than selling bad products, we went to work learning how to make them to sound great and we've been improving at that ever since.
  
  Q: So you know what you're doing?
  
  A: Yup. We know how to bring just about any harmonium to it's full potential.
  
  Q: Shouldn't that be the builders job?
  
  A: The builders put the instruments together, and we mostly work with people who do that well. Our job is refinement - we coax the good sounds and feels out by manipulating this and that - scraping here, turning there. On a Kolkata-style box, that process can consume an entire day. On a standard twin reed, 3-4 hours is pretty typical. It's a process, but when you've drawn out all the goodness, it's totally worthwhile.
  
  Q: But is it really practical to do this with each one?
  
  A: Well, "The Harmonium Handbook" does say that fully retuning "an entire harmonium" (even a two reed) is impractical. But we do it anyway...every single day.
  
  Q: Is it tedious?
  
  A: Sure. But it's also fairly meditative, and the days go pretty fast.
  
  Q: So it's worthwhile?
  
  A: Absolutely. Taking an instrument that's "decent" to awesome in a few hours is good work. No question.
  
  Q: I've shopped around, and your prices are pretty competitive. Given the level of service you're talking about, how do you do it?
  
  A: We do pretty good volume, and we don't have a storefront, so we keep our expenses low.
  
  Q: Any other competitive advantages to note?
  
  A: Definitely. We are THE ONLY shop anywhere that offers custom, hand tuning services for ANY new two, three or four reed harmonium. Only one competitor offers a similar service, and that's only for a couple of their two reed models.
  
  Q: But don't all the others claim to have A440 tuned harmoniums?
  
  A: Many competitors advertise harmoniums that are "~A440" or "A440+/-...", but for true precision and accuracy, every single reed must be touched, allowed to settle, and refined until the tuning is stable. The process takes time, and it can't be rushed or sit too long in a warehouse waiting for eventual fulfillment. Quality, custom set up and tuning can ONLY be completed on a per-order basis, which means you'll have to wait a few extra days. It's NOT a service you can offer via Amazon Prime.
  
  Q: Tell me about your tuning options?
  
  A: We can do anything. But in general, we offer these three options:
  
  - Equal tuning (Free): An Equal or Indian tuned instrument can be played with other instruments as long as they are tuned to match the harmonium. To complete this basic service, we determine roughly where the instrument is already settled out, which is typically higher than A440 and generally out of tune up and down the scale. Once we know about how it is generally pitched, we check and adjust each reed individually as needed and then match octaves along with common intervals. Altogether, it's a lot of small to medium adjustments and in the end, we have generally touched 75-100% of the reeds to get everything in tune. This is our standard approach.
  
  - Concert Pitch / A440 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Concert Pitch tuned harmonium will match the default tuning for Western Instruments, meaning this is a very versatile tuning choice. For this service, all reeds are retuned up and down to scale to correspond with Concert Pitch standard tuning where the middle A note resonates at 440hz. This service requires additional wait time since we have to first tune everything once, allow it to settle out for a day or so, and then go back through it again to make finer adjustments similar to what we do when Equal tuning. Only in this case, we are Equal tuning so that everything is pitched to correspond right with A440.
  
  - Cosmic Pitch / A432 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Cosmic A432 harmonium will work only in conjunction with other A432 tuned instruments. This is a newer service, and we offer this for only select harmoniums that handle this tuning well. With this service, all reeds are drastically retuned nearly a quarter tone below Concert Pitch to match a middle A resonating at 432hz., which is said to be a frequency that resonates in true harmony with the universe. This service takes a week+ to complete.
  
  Q: Do you believe the hype about A432?
  
  A: It does sound pretty deep and beautiful when it's done, but who knows...
  
  Q: What aren't you guys good at?
  
  A: We focus on the instruments, which means we often times lag on website updates. And social media is definitely a priority...
  
  Q: So what's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions.
  
  A: Give us a call or send an email.
  
  
• 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
  
  

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Internal Harmonium Microphone

$229.00

Tired of hanging clunky microphones over your harmonium? Check out the world's very first plug and play internal microphone array / pick up system for harmonium!How does it work? This...

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Paul & Company 9/3 Scale Changer Harmonium

$1,799.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Custom Options & Value Adds
• Disclaimer

• Paul & Co. manufactures some of the worlds very best Kolkata-style harmoniums. Precision craftsmanship is evident in every detail and distinguishes their instruments from lower cost scale changers. This is their standard 9 scale, 3 reed model and it is without a doubt one of the very best harmoniums we've ever played.
  
  Visiting the Paul & Company shop in Howrah, West Bengal, we have seen first-hand how these artisan craftsmen go about creating some of the worlds finest harmoniums. In that same spirit, we engage in an unparalleled tuning and refinement process, optimizing each unique piece to achieve it's full potential. Our efforts combined, Old Delhi Music delivers the absolute best Paul & Company harmoniums available anywhere.
  
  Includes:
  - Padded Gig Bag
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- hundreds of harmonium classes to explore!
  - Expert tuning and refinement services completed at our shop in our Urbana, IL
  
  
• - Weight: 39.5 lbs.
  - Dimensions: 25.75 x 16 x 8.5 in. (closed), 25.75 x 16 x 10.5 in. (open)
  - Exterior Construction: Teak
  - Interior Construction: Teak
  - Box Type: Traditional Collapsing
  - Key Construction: Two-piece
  - Number of Keys: 37 sliding
  - Reed type: Palitana, Mohan Lal Premier
  - Reed banks: 3 sets (Bass, Male, Female)
  - Reed orientation: Horizontal (Bass) / Vertical (Male, Female)
  - Scale changer: 9 scales
  - Stops: 4 (Bass, Male, Female, Tremolo)
  - Drones: 7 (C, C#, D, D#, G#, Bb, F#)
  - Coupler: left action
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 
  
  

  It's a shame when we receive harmoniums purchased elsewhere and have to bill someone a couple hundred dollars for the work we would have included for free...

  
  
  
  
  Q: How long have you been doing this?
  
  A: Since 2010.
  
  Q: How'd you get started?
  
  A: Our first "factory checked" shipment of harmoniums arrived needing some serious attention. Rather than selling bad products, we went to work learning how to make them to sound great and we've been improving at that ever since.
  
  Q: So you know what you're doing?
  
  A: Yup. We know how to bring just about any harmonium to it's full potential.
  
  Q: Shouldn't that be the builders job?
  
  A: The builders put the instruments together, and we mostly work with people who do that well. Our job is refinement - we coax the good sounds and feels out by manipulating this and that - scraping here, turning there. On a Kolkata-style box, that process can consume an entire day. On a standard twin reed, 3-4 hours is pretty typical. It's a process, but when you've drawn out all the goodness, it's totally worthwhile.
  
  Q: But is it really practical to do this with each one?
  
  A: Well, "The Harmonium Handbook" does say that fully retuning "an entire harmonium" (even a two reed) is impractical. But we do it anyway...every single day.
  
  Q: Is it tedious?
  
  A: Sure. But it's also fairly meditative, and the days go pretty fast.
  
  Q: So it's worthwhile?
  
  A: Absolutely. Taking an instrument that's "decent" to awesome in a few hours is good work. No question.
  
  Q: I've shopped around, and your prices are pretty competitive. Given the level of service you're talking about, how do you do it?
  
  A: We do pretty good volume, and we don't have a storefront, so we keep our expenses low.
  
  Q: Any other competitive advantages to note?
  
  A: Definitely. We are THE ONLY shop anywhere that offers custom, hand tuning services for ANY new two, three or four reed harmonium. Only one competitor offers a similar service, and that's only for a couple of their two reed models.
  
  Q: But don't all the others claim to have A440 tuned harmoniums?
  
  A: Many competitors advertise harmoniums that are "~A440" or "A440+/-...", but for true precision and accuracy, every single reed must be touched, allowed to settle, and refined until the tuning is stable. The process takes time, and it can't be rushed or sit too long in a warehouse waiting for eventual fulfillment. Quality, custom set up and tuning can ONLY be completed on a per-order basis, which means you'll have to wait a few extra days. It's NOT a service you can offer via Amazon Prime.
  
  Q: Tell me about your tuning options?
  
  A: We can do anything. But in general, we offer these three options:
  
  - Equal tuning (Free): An Equal or Indian tuned instrument can be played with other instruments as long as they are tuned to match the harmonium. To complete this basic service, we determine roughly where the instrument is already settled out, which is typically higher than A440 and generally out of tune up and down the scale. Once we know about how it is generally pitched, we check and adjust each reed individually as needed and then match octaves along with common intervals. Altogether, it's a lot of small to medium adjustments and in the end, we have generally touched 75-100% of the reeds to get everything in tune. This is our standard approach.
  
  - Concert Pitch / A440 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Concert Pitch tuned harmonium will match the default tuning for Western Instruments, meaning this is a very versatile tuning choice. For this service, all reeds are retuned up and down to scale to correspond with Concert Pitch standard tuning where the middle A note resonates at 440hz. This service requires additional wait time since we have to first tune everything once, allow it to settle out for a day or so, and then go back through it again to make finer adjustments similar to what we do when Equal tuning. Only in this case, we are Equal tuning so that everything is pitched to correspond right with A440.
  
  - Cosmic Pitch / A432 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Cosmic A432 harmonium will work only in conjunction with other A432 tuned instruments. This is a newer service, and we offer this for only select harmoniums that handle this tuning well. With this service, all reeds are drastically retuned nearly a quarter tone below Concert Pitch to match a middle A resonating at 432hz., which is said to be a frequency that resonates in true harmony with the universe. This service takes a week+ to complete.
  
  Q: Do you believe the hype about A432?
  
  A: It does sound pretty deep and beautiful when it's done, but who knows...
  
  Q: What aren't you guys good at?
  
  A: We focus on the instruments, which means we often times lag on website updates. And social media is definitely a priority...
  
  Q: So what's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions.
  
  A: Give us a call or send an email.
• 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
  
  

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Mukta Das Concert Tabla Set

$599.00

• Description
• Product Specs
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• Disclaimer

• Mukta Das was born into a lineage of 11 generations of exceptional tabla makers. From his shop in Kolkata, he faithfully supplies tablas to great tabla masters including Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Krishan Maharaj, and a long list of others. We have had the good fortune to spend time with him at that shop in Kolkata. It's a privilege to know the maker himself and supply his drums here in the U.S.
  
  
  
  This beautiful concert quality tabla set includes a heavy, etched copper bayan and gorgeous, clear tone mahogany dayan, matching the one shown in the photo above. Both drums are carefully fitted with traditional braided edge, Kolkata style heads. Every single one of these drums is checked by the master maker Mukta Das himself. This set is absolutely great tabla - beautifully handcrafted and appreciable for players at all levels.
  
  Includes:
  - Gig bag, hammer, dowels, and cushions
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- classes on tabla, harmonium, and more!
  
  
• BAYAN SPECS:
  - Size: 9 inch / 4 kg
  - Weight: 3.5 kg
  - Construction: Copper
  
  DAYAN / TABLA SPECS:
  - Size/tuning: 5.5 inch, best tuned B-D
  - Wood: Heavy Mahogany
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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Bhava Travel Pro 3 Reed Harmonium - Red

$1,029.00

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• The Bhava Travel Pro 3 Reed "Mini" has a full orchestral-range of voices spanning three octaves from a single key played. This "Mini" version is sized appropriately for easy travel. It's tone is both delicate and full in all the right ways.
  
  By all measures - construction, sound, appearance -- this harmonium sets new standards. It is finished in a modern matte-poly finish ornamented all stainless steel hardware and fittings. Gold locks and a modern black handle complete the look perfectly. It's as beautiful as it sounds, and as innovative as it looks.
  
  Like any unique instrument, this one has a cool back story --
  
  In early 2018, we stumbled upon a harmonium maker in Utter Pradesh experimenting with the concept of 3-reed Punjabi style harmoniums. To harmonium nerds like us, this was a VERY interesting discovery. While the concept of a 3-reed harmonium with vertically mounted reed sets is not unique in a broad sense (this is the norm for Kolkata style harmoniums), it's nothing we had seen before on any Punjabi style harmoniums.
  
  What this maker showed us sounded amazing. With this being the most popular style for Kirtan, we knew this was a truly revolutionary instrument... 
  
  Includes:
  - Padded Gig Bag
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- hundreds of harmonium classes to explore!
  - Expert tuning and refinement services completed at our shop in our Urbana, IL
  
  
  
  
  
  
• - Weight: 22 lbs.
  - Dimensions: 18.5 x 15 x 8 in. (closed); 18.5 x 15 x 11 in. (open)
  - Color: Wine Red
  - Finish: Matte Poly
  - Exterior Construction: Clear Grade Miranti
  - Interior Construction: SEL Grade Kail
  - Box Type: Traditional Collapsing
  - Key Construction: One-piece
  - Number of Keys: 32
  - Reed type: Standard, Punjabi
  - Reed banks: 3 sets (Bass, Male, Female)
  - Reed orientation: Horizontal / Vertical
  - Stops: none
  - Drones: none
  - Coupler: none
  - Scale changer: none
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 
  
  

  It's a shame when we receive harmoniums purchased elsewhere and have to bill someone a couple hundred dollars for the work we would have included for free...

  
  
  
  
  Q: How long have you been doing this?
  
  A: Since 2010.
  
  Q: How'd you get started?
  
  A: Our first "factory checked" shipment of harmoniums arrived needing some serious attention. Rather than selling bad products, we went to work learning how to make them to sound great and we've been improving at that ever since.
  
  Q: So you know what you're doing?
  
  A: Yup. We know how to bring just about any harmonium to it's full potential.
  
  Q: Shouldn't that be the builders job?
  
  A: The builders put the instruments together, and we mostly work with people who do that well. Our job is refinement - we coax the good sounds and feels out by manipulating this and that - scraping here, turning there. On a Kolkata-style box, that process can consume an entire day. On a standard twin reed, 3-4 hours is pretty typical. It's a process, but when you've drawn out all the goodness, it's totally worthwhile.
  
  Q: But is it really practical to do this with each one?
  
  A: Well, "The Harmonium Handbook" does say that fully retuning "an entire harmonium" (even a two reed) is impractical. But we do it anyway...every single day.
  
  Q: Is it tedious?
  
  A: Sure. But it's also fairly meditative, and the days go pretty fast.
  
  Q: So it's worthwhile?
  
  A: Absolutely. Taking an instrument that's "decent" to awesome in a few hours is good work. No question.
  
  Q: I've shopped around, and your prices are pretty competitive. Given the level of service you're talking about, how do you do it?
  
  A: We do pretty good volume, and we don't have a storefront, so we keep our expenses low.
  
  Q: Any other competitive advantages to note?
  
  A: Definitely. We are THE ONLY shop anywhere that offers custom, hand tuning services for ANY new two, three or four reed harmonium. Only one competitor offers a similar service, and that's only for a couple of their two reed models.
  
  Q: But don't all the others claim to have A440 tuned harmoniums?
  
  A: Many competitors advertise harmoniums that are "~A440" or "A440+/-...", but for true precision and accuracy, every single reed must be touched, allowed to settle, and refined until the tuning is stable. The process takes time, and it can't be rushed or sit too long in a warehouse waiting for eventual fulfillment. Quality, custom set up and tuning can ONLY be completed on a per-order basis, which means you'll have to wait a few extra days. It's NOT a service you can offer via Amazon Prime.
  
  Q: Tell me about your tuning options?
  
  A: We can do anything. But in general, we offer these three options:
  
  - Equal tuning (Free): An Equal or Indian tuned instrument can be played with other instruments as long as they are tuned to match the harmonium. To complete this basic service, we determine roughly where the instrument is already settled out, which is typically higher than A440 and generally out of tune up and down the scale. Once we know about how it is generally pitched, we check and adjust each reed individually as needed and then match octaves along with common intervals. Altogether, it's a lot of small to medium adjustments and in the end, we have generally touched 75-100% of the reeds to get everything in tune. This is our standard approach.
  
  - Concert Pitch / A440 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Concert Pitch tuned harmonium will match the default tuning for Western Instruments, meaning this is a very versatile tuning choice. For this service, all reeds are retuned up and down to scale to correspond with Concert Pitch standard tuning where the middle A note resonates at 440hz. This service requires additional wait time since we have to first tune everything once, allow it to settle out for a day or so, and then go back through it again to make finer adjustments similar to what we do when Equal tuning. Only in this case, we are Equal tuning so that everything is pitched to correspond right with A440.
  
  - Cosmic Pitch / A432 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Cosmic A432 harmonium will work only in conjunction with other A432 tuned instruments. This is a newer service, and we offer this for only select harmoniums that handle this tuning well. With this service, all reeds are drastically retuned nearly a quarter tone below Concert Pitch to match a middle A resonating at 432hz., which is said to be a frequency that resonates in true harmony with the universe. This service takes a week+ to complete.
  
  Q: Do you believe the hype about A432?
  
  A: It does sound pretty deep and beautiful when it's done, but who knows...
  
  Q: What aren't you guys good at?
  
  A: We focus on the instruments, which means we often times lag on website updates. And social media is definitely a priority...
  
  Q: So what's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions.
  
  A: Give us a call or send an email.
  
  
• 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
  
  

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Paul & Company Fixed 3 Reed Harmonium

$1,799.00

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• Paul & Co. manufactures some of the worlds very best Kolkata-style harmoniums. Precision craftsmanship is evident in every detail and distinguishes their instruments from lower cost scale changers. This is their fixed 3 reed model and it is without a doubt one of the very best harmoniums we've ever played.
  
  Visiting the Paul & Company shop in Howrah, West Bengal, we have seen first-hand how these artisan craftsmen go about creating some of the worlds finest harmoniums. In that same spirit, we engage in an unparalleled tuning and refinement process, optimizing each unique piece to achieve it's full potential. Our efforts combined, Old Delhi Music delivers the absolute best Paul & Company harmoniums available anywhere.
  
  Includes:
  - Padded Gig Bag
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- hundreds of harmonium classes to explore!
  - Expert tuning and refinement services completed at our shop in our Urbana, IL
  
  
• - Weight: 38.5 lbs.
  - Dimensions: 25.75 x 16 x 8.5 in. (closed), 25.75 x 16 x 10.5 in. (open)
  - Exterior Construction: Teak
  - Interior Construction: Teak
  - Box Type: Traditional Collapsing
  - Key Construction: Two-piece
  - Number of Keys: 44
  - Reed type: Palitana, Mohan Lal Premier
  - Reed banks: 3 sets (Bass, Male, Female)
  - Reed orientation: Horizontal (Bass) / Vertical (Male, Female)
  - Scale changer: None
  - Stops: 4 (Bass, Male, Female, Tremolo)
  - Drones: 7 (C, C#, D, D#, G#, Bb, F#)
  - Coupler: left action
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 
  
  

  It's a shame when we receive harmoniums purchased elsewhere and have to bill someone a couple hundred dollars for the work we would have included for free...

  
  
  
  
  Q: How long have you been doing this?
  
  A: Since 2010.
  
  Q: How'd you get started?
  
  A: Our first "factory checked" shipment of harmoniums arrived needing some serious attention. Rather than selling bad products, we went to work learning how to make them to sound great and we've been improving at that ever since.
  
  Q: So you know what you're doing?
  
  A: Yup. We know how to bring just about any harmonium to it's full potential.
  
  Q: Shouldn't that be the builders job?
  
  A: The builders put the instruments together, and we mostly work with people who do that well. Our job is refinement - we coax the good sounds and feels out by manipulating this and that - scraping here, turning there. On a Kolkata-style box, that process can consume an entire day. On a standard twin reed, 3-4 hours is pretty typical. It's a process, but when you've drawn out all the goodness, it's totally worthwhile.
  
  Q: But is it really practical to do this with each one?
  
  A: Well, "The Harmonium Handbook" does say that fully retuning "an entire harmonium" (even a two reed) is impractical. But we do it anyway...every single day.
  
  Q: Is it tedious?
  
  A: Sure. But it's also fairly meditative, and the days go pretty fast.
  
  Q: So it's worthwhile?
  
  A: Absolutely. Taking an instrument that's "decent" to awesome in a few hours is good work. No question.
  
  Q: I've shopped around, and your prices are pretty competitive. Given the level of service you're talking about, how do you do it?
  
  A: We do pretty good volume, and we don't have a storefront, so we keep our expenses low.
  
  Q: Any other competitive advantages to note?
  
  A: Definitely. We are THE ONLY shop anywhere that offers custom, hand tuning services for ANY new two, three or four reed harmonium. Only one competitor offers a similar service, and that's only for a couple of their two reed models.
  
  Q: But don't all the others claim to have A440 tuned harmoniums?
  
  A: Many competitors advertise harmoniums that are "~A440" or "A440+/-...", but for true precision and accuracy, every single reed must be touched, allowed to settle, and refined until the tuning is stable. The process takes time, and it can't be rushed or sit too long in a warehouse waiting for eventual fulfillment. Quality, custom set up and tuning can ONLY be completed on a per-order basis, which means you'll have to wait a few extra days. It's NOT a service you can offer via Amazon Prime.
  
  Q: Tell me about your tuning options?
  
  A: We can do anything. But in general, we offer these three options:
  
  - Equal tuning (Free): An Equal or Indian tuned instrument can be played with other instruments as long as they are tuned to match the harmonium. To complete this basic service, we determine roughly where the instrument is already settled out, which is typically higher than A440 and generally out of tune up and down the scale. Once we know about how it is generally pitched, we check and adjust each reed individually as needed and then match octaves along with common intervals. Altogether, it's a lot of small to medium adjustments and in the end, we have generally touched 75-100% of the reeds to get everything in tune. This is our standard approach.
  
  - Concert Pitch / A440 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Concert Pitch tuned harmonium will match the default tuning for Western Instruments, meaning this is a very versatile tuning choice. For this service, all reeds are retuned up and down to scale to correspond with Concert Pitch standard tuning where the middle A note resonates at 440hz. This service requires additional wait time since we have to first tune everything once, allow it to settle out for a day or so, and then go back through it again to make finer adjustments similar to what we do when Equal tuning. Only in this case, we are Equal tuning so that everything is pitched to correspond right with A440.
  
  - Cosmic Pitch / A432 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Cosmic A432 harmonium will work only in conjunction with other A432 tuned instruments. This is a newer service, and we offer this for only select harmoniums that handle this tuning well. With this service, all reeds are drastically retuned nearly a quarter tone below Concert Pitch to match a middle A resonating at 432hz., which is said to be a frequency that resonates in true harmony with the universe. This service takes a week+ to complete.
  
  Q: Do you believe the hype about A432?
  
  A: It does sound pretty deep and beautiful when it's done, but who knows...
  
  Q: What aren't you guys good at?
  
  A: We focus on the instruments, which means we often times lag on website updates. And social media is definitely a priority...
  
  Q: So what's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions.
  
  A: Give us a call or send an email.
• 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
  
  

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MKS Student Sitar - Shankar Style

$599.00 $699.00

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• Are you shopping for a new player or getting started yourself? This is the one! It's a great sitar provided exclusively for Old Delhi Music by Monoj Kumar Sardar & Bros. (a.k.a. "MKS" or "Sardar"), a highly regarded name in Indian string instruments.
  
  We have these in our inventory in the U.S., and they are each set up in our Urbana, IL shop before shipping. They are traditional "Ravi Shankar style" sitars with 7 main strings and 13 taraf/sympathetic strings. The body is completed with "golapata style" decoration on the lower and upper toombas and oranate etching on the inlays. The fit and finish of this sitar will not disappoint. It is a beautiful instrument.
  
  Includes:
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - Padded Soft Case ($69 value)
  - 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...this is a BIG deal!)
  
  Optional Add-On's:
  - Upgrade to Hard Case (add $100 / $300 value)
  - Additional string sets & Mizrabs (discounted w/ purchase)
  - Sitar Pickup (Add $150)
  
  
• - Overall Dimensions: ~49 x 14 x 12 inches
  - Weight: 7.5 lbs.
  - Main Strings: 7
  - Taraf/Sympathetic Strings: 13
  - Color: Chestnut brown / Cedar Tone
  - Finish: Shellac
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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TAAL Pro Khol / Mridanga - Light Green

$269.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• TAAL Mridanga’s are made near Mayapur, West Bengal. They are constructed with sturdy, thick clay shells to ensure warm, even tonal resonance and also durability. We have traveled to Mayapur to see the production and get to know the drum makers. They have impressed us with their dedication to ensuring these drums are built ethically and constructed with precision for great sound, durability, and long lasting quality.

  Includes:
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- classes on tabla, harmonium, and more!
  
  
  
  
• NOTE: Size details are approximate/average. 
  - Length: 23 inches
  - Width at Hip: 12.5 inches
  - Weight: ~9 lbs.
  - Dayan diameter: 4.125 inches 
  - Bayan diameter: 8.25 inch 
  - Construction: Clay Ceramic 
  
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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TAAL Pro "Neem" Tabla / Dayan - 5.5 inch

$199.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• TAAL Professional Neem wood tabla’s are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional Sheesham, which was added to the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species list in 2017.
  
  Neem wood is part of the mahogany family. It is harvested from a fast growing, drought resistant, heat tolerant tree that is common throughout India. These drums are made with the densest part of the Neem tree - the root wood. This root wood is dried for months before being cut and hollowed out into the drum shape.
  
  This tabla / dayan measures 5.5 inches at the rim and will tune up nicely to B, C, or C#. Precise construction of the syahi (gob) give these drums incredible bell-like clarity. Video samples are included below -- 
  
  Includes:
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - Padded Tabla Bag when purchased with any TAAL Bayan (sorry, no single drum bags available at this time)
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- classes on tabla, harmonium, and more!
  
  Played with "Concert" Copper Bayan - 5KG weight:
  
  
  Played with "Professional" Copper Bayan - 4KG weight:
  
  
  Played with "Standard" Copper Bayan - 3KG weight:
  
  
  Played with "Standard" Brass Bayan - 3KG weight:
  
  
  
• GENERAL:
  - Overall Dimensions: ~11 inches x 7.5 inches
  - Weight: ~9-10 lbs.
  - Head diameter: 5.5 inch, tunes to B, C or C#
  - Wood: Neem 
  - Color: Dark / natural
  - Finish: Shellac
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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RKS No. 1 Concert Sitar - Original

$1,199.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• The RKS No. 1 is a "full decoration" Concert-level Karaj Pancham / Ravi Shankar style sitar. Radha Krishna Sharma & Co. (RKS) was founded in Kolkata in 1968. They offer well-crafted, professional grade Indian string instruments at accessible price points, and this is their very best sitar.
  
  We have spent time with the company owner Saroj Sharma while in Kolkata, and we appreciate the tradition and spirit he maintains running the company. We are very pleased to work with him directly and carry ONLY their "Original" products. (NOTE: "Original" RKS products can be identified with the nameplate reading "Radha Krishna Sharma" and not "Made for...by RKS.")
  
  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 and the carving and penwork are ornately designed. The tone and action of this sitar are incredible.
  
  Includes:
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - Padded Soft Case ($69 value)
  - 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...this is a BIG deal!)
  
  Optional Add-On's:
  - Upgrade to Hard Case (add $100 / $300 value)
  - Additional string sets & Mizrabs (discounted w/ purchase)
  - Sitar Pickup (Add $150)
  
  
• - Overall Dimensions: ~49 x 14 x 12 inches
  - Weight: 7.5 lbs.
  - Main Strings: 7
  - Taraf/Sympathetic Strings: 13
  - Color: Warm Mahogany Brown
  - Finish: Shellac
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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TAAL Pro Khol / Mridanga - Navy Blue

$269.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• TAAL Mridanga’s are made near Mayapur, West Bengal. They are constructed with sturdy, thick clay shells to ensure warm, even tonal resonance and also durability. We have traveled to Mayapur to see the production and get to know the drum makers. They have impressed us with their dedication to ensuring these drums are built ethically and constructed with precision for great sound, durability, and long lasting quality.

  Includes:
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- classes on tabla, harmonium, and more!
  
  
  
  
• NOTE: Size details are approximate/average. 
  - Length: 23 inches
  - Width at Hip: 12.5 inches
  - Weight: ~9 lbs.
  - Dayan diameter: 4.125 inches 
  - Bayan diameter: 8.25 inch 
  - Construction: Clay Ceramic 
  
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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RKS Concert Dilruba

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• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• This is a concert quality Dilruba from Radha, Krishna, Sharma & Co. It is made of seasoned Tun (Mahogany) wood with cedar toned finish. Modern gear / machine tuners are installed for precision tuning of the main strings, and gorgeous ebony tuners are cut and chalked for the taraf / sympathetic strings. This is truly a stunning instrument.
  
  Includes:
  - Horse hair bow
  - FREE SHIPPING (within continental U.S. only) from our Urbana, IL location
  
  
• - Overall Dimensions: 40 in. x 4 in. x 7.5 in. (including strings and tuners)
  - Weight: 6 lbs.
  - Main Strings: 6
  - Taraf / Sympathetic Strings: 20
  - Color: Cedar Tone
  - Finish: Shellac
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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Naskar & Co. Male Concert Tanpura / Tambura

$1,199.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• Since 1941, Naskar & Co. have honed their craft of producing only exceptional Indian string instruments through three generations of family ownership. This is their full size Male Concert style Tanpura, and it does not disappoint. This size is meant to be tuned anywhere between B below middle C to D# above middle C. The resonance of this high quality instrument is exactly the quality you'd expect from this well regarded maker. 
  
  Includes:
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - Professional Set-Up / Service (available ONLY because we have our products on hand and do not distribute via wholesale / drop shipping companies...this is a BIG deal!)
  - One Extra String Set
  
  Optional:
  - Professional Hard Case (add $150 / $500 value - Highly recommended**)
  - Additional string sets (discounted w/ purchase)
  
  **NOTE: These are super fragile instruments. A hard case is not only good insurance, but NOW is also an optimal time to buy one. The cost of shipping a hard case anywhere in the US is typically over $200 due to oversize package fees. Budget around $500 if you plan to buy one at a later date.
• - Overall Dimensions: 56 x 16 x 13 inch
  - Weight: ~6 lbs
  - Main Strings: 4
  - Color: Nut brown / cedar tone
  - Finish: Shellac
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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RKS Male Concert Tanpura / Tambura - ORIGINAL

$899.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• This is a full-size Male Concert-style Tanpura made by Radha Krishna Sharma & Co.. RKS was founded in Kolkata in 1968 and has earned a solid reputation offering well-crafted, professional grade Indian string instruments at accessible price points.
  
  We have spent time with the company owner Saroj Sharma while in Kolkata, and we appreciate the tradition and spirit he maintains running the company. We are very pleased to work with him directly and carry ONLY their "Original" products. (NOTE: "Original" RKS products can be identified with the nameplate reading "Radha Krishna Sharma" and not "Made for...by RKS.")
  
  Includes:
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - Professional Set-Up / Service (available ONLY because we have our products on hand and do not distribute via wholesale / drop shipping companies...this is a BIG deal!)
  - One Extra String Set
  
  Optional:
  - Professional Hard Case (add $150 / $500 value - Highly recommended**)
  - Additional string sets (discounted w/ purchase)
  
  **NOTE: These are super fragile instruments. A hard case is not only good insurance, but NOW is also an optimal time to buy one. The cost of shipping a hard case anywhere in the US is typically over $200 due to oversize package fees. Budget around $500 if you plan to buy one at a later date.
• - Overall Dimensions: 56 x 16 x 13 inch
  - Weight: ~6 lbs
  - Main Strings: 4
  - Color: Nut brown / cedar tone
  - Finish: Shellac
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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Bhava Bengali Traveler

$1,199.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Custom Options & Value Adds
• Disclaimer

• The Bengali Traveler is a simplified 32 key Kolkata style harmonium. It is durable, beautiful, and easy to maintain. Foregoing the scale changer and other typical complexities associated with Kolkata style harmonium construction, this harmonium makes rich Palitana reed tone more portable and practical than ever.
  
  With a solid teak cabinet and inner construction, this is a very solid instrument and certain to last. Beautiful brass fittings and exquisite carving set it off perfectly.
  
  Includes:
  - Padded Gig Bag
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- hundreds of harmonium classes to explore!
  - Expert tuning and refinement services completed at our shop in our Urbana, IL
  
  
  
  
  
• - Weight: 25 lbs.
  - Dimensions: 19 x 16 x 7.5 in. (closed); 19 x 16 x 10.5 in. (open)
  - Color: Brown
  - Finish: Shellac
  - Exterior Construction: Teak
  - Interior Construction: Teak
  - Box Type: Traditional Collapsing
  - Key Construction: One-piece
  - Number of Keys: 32
  - Reed type: Palitana "RT Deluxe"
  - Reed banks: 3 sets (Bass, Male, Female)
  - Reed orientation: Horizontal / Vertical
  - Stops: 4 (Bass, Female, Male, Bass)
  - Drones: 3 (G#, Bb, C#)
  - Coupler: none
  - Scale changer: none
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 
  
  

  It's a shame when we receive harmoniums purchased elsewhere and have to bill someone a couple hundred dollars for the work we would have included for free...

  
  
  
  
  Q: How long have you been doing this?
  
  A: Since 2010.
  
  Q: How'd you get started?
  
  A: Our first "factory checked" shipment of harmoniums arrived needing some serious attention. Rather than selling bad products, we went to work learning how to make them to sound great and we've been improving at that ever since.
  
  Q: So you know what you're doing?
  
  A: Yup. We know how to bring just about any harmonium to it's full potential.
  
  Q: Shouldn't that be the builders job?
  
  A: The builders put the instruments together, and we mostly work with people who do that well. Our job is refinement - we coax the good sounds and feels out by manipulating this and that - scraping here, turning there. On a Kolkata-style box, that process can consume an entire day. On a standard twin reed, 3-4 hours is pretty typical. It's a process, but when you've drawn out all the goodness, it's totally worthwhile.
  
  Q: But is it really practical to do this with each one?
  
  A: Well, "The Harmonium Handbook" does say that fully retuning "an entire harmonium" (even a two reed) is impractical. But we do it anyway...every single day.
  
  Q: Is it tedious?
  
  A: Sure. But it's also fairly meditative, and the days go pretty fast.
  
  Q: So it's worthwhile?
  
  A: Absolutely. Taking an instrument that's "decent" to awesome in a few hours is good work. No question.
  
  Q: I've shopped around, and your prices are pretty competitive. Given the level of service you're talking about, how do you do it?
  
  A: We do pretty good volume, and we don't have a storefront, so we keep our expenses low.
  
  Q: Any other competitive advantages to note?
  
  A: Definitely. We are THE ONLY shop anywhere that offers custom, hand tuning services for ANY new two, three or four reed harmonium. Only one competitor offers a similar service, and that's only for a couple of their two reed models.
  
  Q: But don't all the others claim to have A440 tuned harmoniums?
  
  A: Many competitors advertise harmoniums that are "~A440" or "A440+/-...", but for true precision and accuracy, every single reed must be touched, allowed to settle, and refined until the tuning is stable. The process takes time, and it can't be rushed or sit too long in a warehouse waiting for eventual fulfillment. Quality, custom set up and tuning can ONLY be completed on a per-order basis, which means you'll have to wait a few extra days. It's NOT a service you can offer via Amazon Prime.
  
  Q: Tell me about your tuning options?
  
  A: We can do anything. But in general, we offer these three options:
  
  - Equal tuning (Free): An Equal or Indian tuned instrument can be played with other instruments as long as they are tuned to match the harmonium. To complete this basic service, we determine roughly where the instrument is already settled out, which is typically higher than A440 and generally out of tune up and down the scale. Once we know about how it is generally pitched, we check and adjust each reed individually as needed and then match octaves along with common intervals. Altogether, it's a lot of small to medium adjustments and in the end, we have generally touched 75-100% of the reeds to get everything in tune. This is our standard approach.
  
  - Concert Pitch / A440 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Concert Pitch tuned harmonium will match the default tuning for Western Instruments, meaning this is a very versatile tuning choice. For this service, all reeds are retuned up and down to scale to correspond with Concert Pitch standard tuning where the middle A note resonates at 440hz. This service requires additional wait time since we have to first tune everything once, allow it to settle out for a day or so, and then go back through it again to make finer adjustments similar to what we do when Equal tuning. Only in this case, we are Equal tuning so that everything is pitched to correspond right with A440.
  
  - Cosmic Pitch / A432 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Cosmic A432 harmonium will work only in conjunction with other A432 tuned instruments. This is a newer service, and we offer this for only select harmoniums that handle this tuning well. With this service, all reeds are drastically retuned nearly a quarter tone below Concert Pitch to match a middle A resonating at 432hz., which is said to be a frequency that resonates in true harmony with the universe. This service takes a week+ to complete.
  
  Q: Do you believe the hype about A432?
  
  A: It does sound pretty deep and beautiful when it's done, but who knows...
  
  Q: What aren't you guys good at?
  
  A: We focus on the instruments, which means we often times lag on website updates. And social media is definitely a priority...
  
  Q: So what's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions.
  
  A: Give us a call or send an email.
  
  
• 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
  
  

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RKS No. 3 Sitar - Lefty

$799.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• The RKS No. 3 "Lefty" is a well refined, entry level left-handed sitar. It's a fantastic option for new or intermediate players. Radha Krishna Sharma & Co. (RKS) was founded in Kolkata in 1968. They offer well-crafted, professional grade Indian string instruments at accessible price points.
  
  We have spent time with the company owner Saroj Sharma while in Kolkata, and we appreciate the tradition and spirit he maintains running the company. We are very pleased to work with him directly and carry ONLY their "Original" products. (NOTE: "Original" RKS products can be identified with the nameplate reading "Radha Krishna Sharma" and not "Made for...by RKS.")
  
  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 11 taraf/sympathetic strings. The finish is a warm mahogany brown and the carving and penwork are simple and nicely done.
  
  Includes:
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - Padded Soft Case ($69 value)
  - 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...this is a BIG deal!)
  
  Optional Add-On's:
  - Upgrade to Hard Case (add $100 / $300 value)
  - Additional string sets & Mizrabs (discounted w/ purchase)
  - Sitar Pickup (Add $150)
  
  
• - Overall Dimensions: ~49 x 14 x 12 inches
  - Weight: 7.5 lbs.
  - Main Strings: 7
  - Taraf/Sympathetic Strings: 11
  - Color: Warm Mahogany Brown
  - Finish: Shellac
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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Swarup Select 9/3 Harmonium

$2,299.00 $2,599.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Custom Options & Value Adds
• Disclaimer

• This is an heirloom quality harmonium, masterfully crafted from reclaimed Burma teak wood perfectly matched with Palitana style reeds to achieve a sound that is crisp, clean, confident, and warm. Precision tuning, set-up, and refinements are completed at our shop in Urbana, IL.
  
  Swarup was born into a family of notable Kolkata harmonium builders. His grandfather was the first to put a harmonium into a folding box, and his father refined this model to include automatic popping handles. Picking up where they left off, Swarup is making a name for himself adding quality details and artistry like no one else.
  
  We have spent time with Swarup at his shop in Kolkata. His process is slow and meticulous, and the resulting instruments are true works of art. At Old Delhi Music, we may receive at most 6-8 of these harmoniums each year. Like all things we import, they don't arrive perfect. Our job with these is largely polishing / refinishing and some technical tweaking, which we do, and in the end, they are quite stunning - a true reflection of what we know this artist has intended for them both sonically and physically.
  
  This Select 9/3 is crafted from "200-year-aged" Burmese teak harvested from old pillars, reclaimed and brought back to life in this instrument. It is finished in a bright mahogany color with stainless steel and brass accessories.
  
  Includes:
  - Padded Gig Bag ($50 value)
  - Hard Case ($300 value)
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S.
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- hundreds of harmonium classes to explore!
  - Expert Concert Pitch tuning ($100 service value) and refinement services completed at our shop in our Urbana, IL
  
  
• - Weight: 33 lbs.
  - Dimensions: 27.75 x 15.25 x 7.25 in. (closed), 24.75 x 15.25 x 10.25 in. (open)
  - Exterior Construction: 200-Year-Aged, Reclaimed Burma Teak
  - Interior Construction: 200-Year-Aged, Reclaimed Burma Teak
  - Box Type: Traditional Collapsing
  - Key Construction: Two-piece
  - Number of Keys: 37 sliding
  - Reed type: Palitana, Mohan Lal Samrat Deluxe
  - Reed banks: 3 sets (Bass, Male, Female)
  - Reed orientation: All Vertical
  - Scale changer: 9 scales
  - Stops: 4 (Male, Bass, Female, Blank)
  - Drones: 5 (G#, Bb, C#, G#, F#)
  - Coupler: left action
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 
  
  

  It's a shame when we receive harmoniums purchased elsewhere and have to bill someone a couple hundred dollars for the work we would have included for free...

  
  
  
  
  Q: How long have you been doing this?
  
  A: Since 2010.
  
  Q: How'd you get started?
  
  A: Our first "factory checked" shipment of harmoniums arrived needing some serious attention. Rather than selling bad products, we went to work learning how to make them to sound great and we've been improving at that ever since.
  
  Q: So you know what you're doing?
  
  A: Yup. We know how to bring just about any harmonium to it's full potential.
  
  Q: Shouldn't that be the builders job?
  
  A: The builders put the instruments together, and we mostly work with people who do that well. Our job is refinement - we coax the good sounds and feels out by manipulating this and that - scraping here, turning there. On a Kolkata-style box, that process can consume an entire day. On a standard twin reed, 3-4 hours is pretty typical. It's a process, but when you've drawn out all the goodness, it's totally worthwhile.
  
  Q: But is it really practical to do this with each one?
  
  A: Well, "The Harmonium Handbook" does say that fully retuning "an entire harmonium" (even a two reed) is impractical. But we do it anyway...every single day.
  
  Q: Is it tedious?
  
  A: Sure. But it's also fairly meditative, and the days go pretty fast.
  
  Q: So it's worthwhile?
  
  A: Absolutely. Taking an instrument that's "decent" to awesome in a few hours is good work. No question.
  
  Q: I've shopped around, and your prices are pretty competitive. Given the level of service you're talking about, how do you do it?
  
  A: We do pretty good volume, and we don't have a storefront, so we keep our expenses low.
  
  Q: Any other competitive advantages to note?
  
  A: Definitely. We are THE ONLY shop anywhere that offers custom, hand tuning services for ANY new two, three or four reed harmonium. Only one competitor offers a similar service, and that's only for a couple of their two reed models.
  
  Q: But don't all the others claim to have A440 tuned harmoniums?
  
  A: Many competitors advertise harmoniums that are "~A440" or "A440+/-...", but for true precision and accuracy, every single reed must be touched, allowed to settle, and refined until the tuning is stable. The process takes time, and it can't be rushed or sit too long in a warehouse waiting for eventual fulfillment. Quality, custom set up and tuning can ONLY be completed on a per-order basis, which means you'll have to wait a few extra days. It's NOT a service you can offer via Amazon Prime.
  
  Q: Tell me about your tuning options?
  
  A: We can do anything. But in general, we offer these three options:
  
  - Equal tuning (Free): An Equal or Indian tuned instrument can be played with other instruments as long as they are tuned to match the harmonium. To complete this basic service, we determine roughly where the instrument is already settled out, which is typically higher than A440 and generally out of tune up and down the scale. Once we know about how it is generally pitched, we check and adjust each reed individually as needed and then match octaves along with common intervals. Altogether, it's a lot of small to medium adjustments and in the end, we have generally touched 75-100% of the reeds to get everything in tune. This is our standard approach.
  
  - Concert Pitch / A440 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Concert Pitch tuned harmonium will match the default tuning for Western Instruments, meaning this is a very versatile tuning choice. For this service, all reeds are retuned up and down to scale to correspond with Concert Pitch standard tuning where the middle A note resonates at 440hz. This service requires additional wait time since we have to first tune everything once, allow it to settle out for a day or so, and then go back through it again to make finer adjustments similar to what we do when Equal tuning. Only in this case, we are Equal tuning so that everything is pitched to correspond right with A440.
  
  - Cosmic Pitch / A432 tuning (Optional; fee varies): A Cosmic A432 harmonium will work only in conjunction with other A432 tuned instruments. This is a newer service, and we offer this for only select harmoniums that handle this tuning well. With this service, all reeds are drastically retuned nearly a quarter tone below Concert Pitch to match a middle A resonating at 432hz., which is said to be a frequency that resonates in true harmony with the universe. This service takes a week+ to complete.
  
  Q: Do you believe the hype about A432?
  
  A: It does sound pretty deep and beautiful when it's done, but who knows...
  
  Q: What aren't you guys good at?
  
  A: We focus on the instruments, which means we often times lag on website updates. And social media is definitely a priority...
  
  Q: So what's the best way to contact you if I have additional questions.
  
  A: Give us a call or send an email.
• 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
  
  

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TAAL "Concert" Copper Bayan / Dugga - 5KG weight

$449.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• This is a very heavy, concert quality floral pattern 5KG copper Bayan / Dugga made in Varanasi, India. It’s an absolutely unbeatable drum, and an ideal match for any TAAL Dayan / Tabla.

  
  Includes:
  - Cushion and cover
  - Gig bag and hammer (when purchased with any single TAAL dayan / tabla only)
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - One month FREE access at Bhakti Breakfast Club -- classes on tabla, harmonium, and more!
  
  Played with TAAL 5 inch Tabla
  
  
  Played with TAAL 5.25 inch Tabla
  
  
  Played with TAAL 5.5 inch Tabla
  
  
  Played with TAAL 5.75 inch Tabla
  
  
  Played with TAAL 6 inch Tabla
  
  
  
• GENERAL:
  - Overall Dimensions: ~11 x 11.5 inches
  - Head Size: 9 inch
  - Weight: 5 kg / 11 lbs.
  - Construction: Copper
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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MKS Special Sarod - Ali Akbar Khan Style

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• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• This is a concert grade Ali Akbar Khan style Sarod from Monoj Kumar Sardar. It is made of seasoned Tun (Mahogany) wood with chrome plated brass fret board and a golden second toomba. This is sold with a hard case included. We have this item on hand at our shop in Urbana, IL USA. Shipping is available worldwide, and continental US shipping is included.
  
  Includes:
  - Hard Case ($250 value)
  - FREE SHIPPING (within continental U.S. only) from our Urbana, IL location
  
  
• - Overall Dimensions:  42 in. x 10.5 in. x 7 in. (including strings and tuners)
  - Weight: 11 lbs.
  - Main Strings: 8
  - Taraf / Sympathetic Strings: 10
  - Color: Natural
  - Finish: Shellac
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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Naskar & Co. Female Concert Tanpura / Tambura

$1,099.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• Since 1941, Naskar & Co. have honed their craft of producing only exceptional Indian string instruments through three generations of family ownership. This is their 52" Female Concert Tanpura. This size is meant to be tuned anywhere between F4 to Bb4. The resonance of this high quality instrument is exactly the quality you'd expect from this well regarded maker. 
  
  
  
  Includes:
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - Professional Set-Up / Service (available ONLY because we have our products on hand and do not distribute via wholesale / drop shipping companies...this is a BIG deal!)
  - One Extra String Set
  
  Optional:
  - Professional Hard Case (add $150 / $500 value - Highly recommended**)
  - Additional string sets (discounted w/ purchase)
  
  **NOTE: These are super fragile instruments. A hard case is not only good insurance, but NOW is also an optimal time to buy one. The cost of shipping a hard case anywhere in the US is typically over $200 due to oversize package fees. Budget around $500 if you plan to buy one at a later date.
• - Overall Dimensions: 52 x 15 x 13 inch
  - Weight: ~5 lbs
  - Main Strings: 4
  - Color: Nut brown / cedar tone
  - Finish: Shellac
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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RKS Female Concert Tanpura / Tambura - ORIGINAL

$799.00

• Description
• Product Specs
• Shipping & Store Info
• Disclaimer

• This is a 52" Female Tanpura made by Radha Krishna Sharma & Co.. RKS was founded in Kolkata in 1968 and has earned a solid reputation offering well-crafted, professional grade Indian string instruments at accessible price points.
  
  We have spent time with the company owner Saroj Sharma while in Kolkata, and we appreciate the tradition and spirit he maintains running the company. We are very pleased to work with him directly and carry ONLY their "Original" products. (NOTE: "Original" RKS products can be identified with the nameplate reading "Radha Krishna Sharma" and not "Made for...by RKS.")
  
  Includes:
  - FREE SHIPPING within continental U.S. from our Urbana, IL location
  - Professional Set-Up / Service (available ONLY because we have our products on hand and do not distribute via wholesale / drop shipping companies...this is a BIG deal!)
  - One Extra String Set
  
  Optional:
  - Professional Hard Case (add $150 / $500 value - Highly recommended**)
  - Additional string sets (discounted w/ purchase)
  
  **NOTE: These are super fragile instruments. A hard case is not only good insurance, but NOW is also an optimal time to buy one. The cost of shipping a hard case anywhere in the US is typically over $200 due to oversize package fees. Budget around $500 if you plan to buy one at a later date.
• - Overall Dimensions: 52 x 15 x 13 inch
  - Weight: ~5 lbs
  - Main Strings: 4
  - Color: Nut brown / cedar tone
  - Finish: Shellac
  
  
  
• 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 carefully curates a selection of only fine quality ethnic musical instruments. Our business is family owned and operated in Urbana, IL since 2010. For the back story, check out this video:
  
  
• 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
  
  

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