Bhava Studio Harmonium, Standard Edition
Bhava Studio Harmonium, Standard Edition
Bhava Studio Harmonium, Standard Edition
Bhava Studio Harmonium, Standard Edition being played
Bhava Studio Harmonium, Standard Edition
Bhava Studio Harmonium, Standard Edition
Bhava Studio Harmonium, Standard Edition
Bhava Studio Harmonium, Standard Edition
Bhava Studio Harmonium Gig Bag

Bhava Studio Harmonium | Standard Edition

$999.00
AVAILABLE NOW!

  • Quality Fit and Finish: Chrome hardware components and smooth, durable wood finish.
  • Solid Wood Construction: All select grade woods. All sustainably sourced.
  • Thoughtful Engineering: Fine-tuned for optimal performance.
  • Ethical Manufacturing: Built with a focus on quality over quantity. The result of a healthy work culture, mutual respect, great tools, high-quality materials, proud people, and fair wages.

Thoughtfully designed and crafted, Bhava Standard Edition harmoniums are an introduction to the unique excellence that sets this brand apart.

The Bhava Studio is a full-feature, 42-key console-style harmonium. Built to be appreciated by both new and experienced musicians, the Standard Edition is a traditional build executed with precision.

If achieving the best possible tone and performance is your priority, look no further. When it comes to incredibly long, uncompromising sustain; smooth play; and rich, dynamic tonal variety, the Bhava Studio is unmatched.

Includes:

- FREE Shipping to US (lower 48 only)
- Expert tuning and refinement services completed at our shop in Urbana, IL
- Learning offers from our friends at the Bhakti Breakfast Club (first month FREE access), KirtanLeader.com, and Sacred Sound Lab.
- Padded Gig Bag

 

- Weight: 21 lbs.
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 24 x 13 x 11 inches
- Color: Natural
- Finish: Matte
- Exterior Construction: Select Pine
- Interior Construction: Select Pine
- Box Type: Standard
- Key Construction: One-piece
- Number of Keys: 42
- Reed Type: Punjabi-style, Classic
- Reed Banks: 2 sets (Bass, Male)
- Reed Orientation: Horizontal
- Stops: 5 (Male, Bass, Bass, Tremolo, Male)
- Drones: 4 (C, D, G, A)
- 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 makes buying a quality harmonium, tabla set, sitar, or other Indian instruments easy

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

We sell and ship the best Indian instruments available on earth throughout North America and globally.

For the complete back story, check out this video -


For more on our founder and origin story, this video was produced in 2014 for the PBS "Indie America" series -



Harmonium Tuning

OUR TUNING PROCESS:

Our standard harmonium tuning process begins at our shop in India and ends at our U.S. location where a member of our staff - all highly trained and deeply experienced musicians - will finalize the set-up and tuning on every harmonium we sell. You won't find a more thorough refinement process anywhere.

Bhava harmoniums are available with the following tuning options:

Concert Pitch (A440 tuning) - FREE: A Concert Pitch tuned harmonium will match the default tuning for Western Instruments - piano, guitar, etc. - "equal tempered" with the middle A resonating at exactly 440 hz. For this service, all reeds are retuned up and down to scale to correspond with the Concert Pitch standard. This is the best choice for most musicians and students.

Cosmic Pitch (A432 Tuning) - Add $100/Non-returnable: With this service, all reeds are drastically retuned nearly a quarter tone below standard Concert Pitch to match a middle A resonating at exactly 432 hz. For most customers, this service is neither practical or recommended, but for those who are experimenting in this direction, we do offer the service on select models from our store. While this service will not void any warranty with our store, it is not reversible. Therefore, any harmoniums or shruti boxes tuned to A432 will not be eligible for return or exchange.

An A432 hz. referenced instrument will sound very out of tune when played alongside any traditionally tuned instrument. This means if you are taking a harmonium course, you will not be able to play this instrument alongside your instructor or classmates. Similarly, if you are using this instrument in a recording or performing context, you will not be able to use this unless every other instrument is also tuned to this pitch reference.

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

     

      Description

      Thoughtfully designed and crafted, Bhava Standard Edition harmoniums are an introduction to the unique excellence that sets this brand apart.

      The Bhava Studio is a full-feature, 42-key console-style harmonium. Built to be appreciated by both new and experienced musicians, the Standard Edition is a traditional build executed with precision.

      If achieving the best possible tone and performance is your priority, look no further. When it comes to incredibly long, uncompromising sustain; smooth play; and rich, dynamic tonal variety, the Bhava Studio is unmatched.

      Includes:

      - FREE Shipping to US (lower 48 only)
      - Expert tuning and refinement services completed at our shop in Urbana, IL
      - Learning offers from our friends at the Bhakti Breakfast Club (first month FREE access), KirtanLeader.com, and Sacred Sound Lab.
      - Padded Gig Bag

       

      Product Specs

      - Weight: 21 lbs.
      - Dimensions (L x W x H): 24 x 13 x 11 inches
      - Color: Natural
      - Finish: Matte
      - Exterior Construction: Select Pine
      - Interior Construction: Select Pine
      - Box Type: Standard
      - Key Construction: One-piece
      - Number of Keys: 42
      - Reed Type: Punjabi-style, Classic
      - Reed Banks: 2 sets (Bass, Male)
      - Reed Orientation: Horizontal
      - Stops: 5 (Male, Bass, Bass, Tremolo, Male)
      - Drones: 4 (C, D, G, A)
      - Coupler: None
      - Scale Changer: None

      Shipping & Store Info

      SHIPPING: Your instrument will arrive safely, and if it doesn't, we'll take care of it. Our packing methods have ensured that over 99% of the instruments we ship arrive undamaged. Should things not go perfectly, we will get you a replacement, refund, part or whatever is necessary. No problem. 

      STORE: Old Delhi Music makes buying a quality harmonium, tabla set, sitar, or other Indian instruments easy

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

      We sell and ship the best Indian instruments available on earth throughout North America and globally.

      For the complete back story, check out this video -


      For more on our founder and origin story, this video was produced in 2014 for the PBS "Indie America" series -

      Tuning Options



      Harmonium Tuning

      OUR TUNING PROCESS:

      Our standard harmonium tuning process begins at our shop in India and ends at our U.S. location where a member of our staff - all highly trained and deeply experienced musicians - will finalize the set-up and tuning on every harmonium we sell. You won't find a more thorough refinement process anywhere.

      Bhava harmoniums are available with the following tuning options:

      Concert Pitch (A440 tuning) - FREE: A Concert Pitch tuned harmonium will match the default tuning for Western Instruments - piano, guitar, etc. - "equal tempered" with the middle A resonating at exactly 440 hz. For this service, all reeds are retuned up and down to scale to correspond with the Concert Pitch standard. This is the best choice for most musicians and students.

      Cosmic Pitch (A432 Tuning) - Add $100/Non-returnable: With this service, all reeds are drastically retuned nearly a quarter tone below standard Concert Pitch to match a middle A resonating at exactly 432 hz. For most customers, this service is neither practical or recommended, but for those who are experimenting in this direction, we do offer the service on select models from our store. While this service will not void any warranty with our store, it is not reversible. Therefore, any harmoniums or shruti boxes tuned to A432 will not be eligible for return or exchange.

      An A432 hz. referenced instrument will sound very out of tune when played alongside any traditionally tuned instrument. This means if you are taking a harmonium course, you will not be able to play this instrument alongside your instructor or classmates. Similarly, if you are using this instrument in a recording or performing context, you will not be able to use this unless every other instrument is also tuned to this pitch reference.

      Disclaimer

      While much of India is rapidly advancing, the Indian instrument manufacturing process remains very old school. From touch ups to tuning, much of what we do at Old Delhi Music is add a layer of quality control to an otherwise non-standardized production process.

      We wrote  THIS ARTICLE to ensure customers understand and might appreciate this vintage production style, the unique products we carry, and how we're working to ensure genuine quality, despite the odds. It's a quick read, and definitely worthwhile for anyone considering the purchase of a traditional Indian instrument.

      Thank you,
      Old Delhi Music

         

          Customer Reviews

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          NSG
          Quality Instrument

          Highly recommend the Bhava studio. While I don’t have a lot of experience with other brands of harmoniums, it’s evident that the bhava studio is high quality. The sound is rich and beautiful. It feels sturdy and well made. The staff was really helpful too, I got to talk to someone who answered all my questions. They also sent me a video of my harmonium before they shipped it so I could hear what it sounds like.

          M
          M.V.
          Peaceful Times

          I've really been enjoying this harmonium, the sound is very rich and full and easy to get lost in. The keys have a really nice action and are effortless to play. I've been listening to Nico for many years and have always wanted a harmonium. This thing is like a time machine and gets me the gothic castle vibes I love. I bought a Casio CB-7 bench for it that fits perfectly for sitting in a chair whilst playing. It's sound is deep and beautiful, menacing and harmonious, and I dig it.

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          Narada Williams
          Bhava Studio

          Our ashram has purchased several harmoniums and mridangas from Old Delhi Music. All have arrived in perfect shape and are wonderful, stable instruments. Highly recommend.

          C
          Christopher Wilson
          Wonderful and exactly as expected!!

          I received my harmonium a few weeks ago and have been practicing every day. I purchased this harmonium as it was the right price point, has a really full sound, amazing sustain, and really like the Old Delhi company. It is exactly as I expected and am really happy with the purchase. I think it's a harmonium that I'll really grow into. I have a few friends with harmoniums so I have a decent comparison base and it's such a well made and fantastic sounding harmonium. The videos were super helpful in the decision making process and it really plays true to what you see / hear in the videos. Thanks Old Delhi team!!

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          Anonymous
          Big beautiful sound. Helpful company

          I did a lot of research before picking Old Delhi Music. And I listened to lots of youtube comparisons before landing on this one. I also called and spoke on the phone with Nick, who listened to my questions and spent a lot of time guiding me to the instrument that he thought would be the best fit for me. (I'm an absolute beginner, and wanted this for chanting). I must admit Standard Edition is a larger instrument than I had originally planned on/hoped for, but I fell in love with its deep, rich, resonant lower octave, which leaves sonic room for my higher voice. Because this is a big harmonium, the sound is BIG. The sound is gorgeous, but it may overpower your voice if you're not miked. The construction/craftsmanship is stellar - the keys, the wood, the bellows - sooo pretty. I do love playing and chanting to it. So far, it's bringing me a lot of joy.