Name: Sursargam No. 1 Sitar
Brand: Sursargam
SKU: SSUR01
Price: 1099.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Sursargam No. 1 Sitar

$1,099.00

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Prepared & Inspected by Expert Musicians
Delivery Available Worldwide
Includes Extra String Set

The Sursargam model No. 1 is an exquisite full decoration Ravi Shankar style sitar. For quality and value, this is the best sitar you will find.

We have these in our inventory in the U.S., and they are each set up in our shop before shipping. This model has 7 main strings and 13 taraf/sympathetic strings. The finish is a warm mahogany / brown two tone and the carving and penwork are nicely done. The tone and action of this sitar are both very nice. This instrument is well done and a great value. A hard case is included.

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Sursargam No. 1 Sitar

$1,099.00

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Prepared & Inspected by Expert Musicians
Delivery Available Worldwide
Includes Extra String Set

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Hard case
One Extra String Set
Mizrabs (for plucking strings)
Professional Set-Up / Service (products are on hand, not drop-shipped)
Optional: Additional string sets and mizrabs discounted w/ purchase

Overall Dimensions: ~49 x 14 x 12 inches
Weight: 7.5 lbs.
Main Strings: 7
Taraf/Sympathetic Strings: 13
Color: Warm Mahogany / Brown
Finish: Poly

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Old Delhi Music is a small business run by a few mindful folks intent on making the worlds very best Indian folk instruments available to customers in North America and beyond. We do our honest best to curate a selection of instruments we feel good about, but if you don't love anything you buy from us, we don't want you to feel stuck with it. In the case you wish to exchange or return something you have purchased from us, the following policies apply (READ OUR RETURN FULL POLICY HERE)

RETURNS

Our policy lasts 14 days from the day you receive your instrument. Beyond this, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

REFUNDS (if applicable)

Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.

Only standard items may be refunded. We cannot refund purchases of products that have been highly customized per customer request. This policy excludes standard tuning or tuning to A440, but includes tuning to A432 and other less common calibrations.

EXCHANGES (if applicable)

We will replace all standard items or parts if they are defective or otherwise damaged. B-stock and used instruments are not replaceable but still eligible for exchange. If you need to exchange any item, please send us an email at olddelhimusic@gmail.com .

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.

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I think it is beautiful! Very nice instrument.

Plays well beyond expectations

Couldn’t be more pleased. My first sitar but wow! Tunings pegs hold, action is good, tone amazing, decorative work top shelf. For the price a very playable instrument, beautifully carved and fine attention to detail.

Simply Incredible

I had nearly given up on finding a good starter sitar until I heard about Old Dehli Music (ODM) from the youtube channel notbadfilms and their interview with ODM founder, Nic. I luckily got this sitar ordered on the day they were restocked (gone a day later)! It came shipped securely and arrived on time looking as beautiful as the pictures shown above. It sounds wonderful and plays incredibly well. I am very thankful for this instrument. Thank you again Nic and thank you Jeff (notbadfilms) for leading me to this sitar.

Notes to potential purchasers:
The hardshell case I got was well worth the money, handles on each side and it even has wheels on the lower portion.
Mizrabs: I ordered the extra set of 10 and unfortunately only one was unusable because all the others were too small for my finger (painful and purple fingertip). Perhaps order Mizrab elsehwere or maybe email support here and request larger mizrabs if you thik your fingers are a bit thicker.

Fantastic!

Beautiful instrument with an incredible tone and amazing resonance. Came fast and was packed securely in the box as well as the hard case, which the hard case is great too. Will definetly recommend this place for classic Indian instruments!

Beautiful instrument

I had a sitar years ago and looked forward to having one again. This one is highly decorated compared to my old one which I bought in Malaysia. This one came in the hard shell case which will be great if I ever move again. The main strings were way out of tune, no surprise considering it shipped across the states. The sympathetic strings were close to tuned but when tuning one up
it broke where it was wound into the peg. I did not over-tighten it. Sympathetic strings look like a bear to replace so I didn't. The sound of the sitar is good and fun to play. I use my nails instead of the metal "picks" supplied as I play finger style guitar. This is a nice instrument at a reasonable price for all that you get.

Hi George - Thanks for the review! We're glad you are satisfied with the look and sound of your new sitar.

RE: Shipping - These are actually detuned for shipping intentionally.

The tension on a string instrument can increase with changes in altitude and climate. With that, industry standard is to detune ALL string instruments before shipment. If you miss this, the results are bad - broken tuners, or worse...

We provide a tuning guide and extra strings in case one breaks while you are tuning them up. Prior to shipment, we tune the strings, set the movable frets, and clean things up to ensure it is good on our end. Then, once it's tested we detune and ship.

We apologize if any of this was a surprise, and I'm sorry to hear a string broke when you were tuning it up. If you have any questions about how to install a new sympathetic string, please be in touch.

-ODM

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Old Delhi Music makes buying a quality harmonium, tabla set, sitar, or other Indian instrument easy.

Our business has been family-owned and operated since 2010. In the U.S., we are a small team of musicians dedicated to refinements and customer support. In India, we’ve built relationships with many of the country's best musical artisans and founded a workshop where our staff ensures quality.

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