{"product_id":"bhava-limited-edition-shruti-box-medium-g2-g3-b-stock","title":"Bhava Limited Edition Shruti Box - Medium G2-G3 - B-Stock","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008483;\" color=\"#008483\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #008483;\"\u003eNOTE: Our B-Stocks are discounted for minor cosmetic defects only. They are fully functional and fundamentally solid instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000033;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Tonality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Resonating through a solid cedar shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000033;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Fit and Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Satin brass hardware components, a beautiful wooden air intake, gorgeous coloration, and a smooth, durable wood finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000033;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Wood Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e All select grade woods. All sustainably sourced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000033;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fine-tuned for optimal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000033;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthical Manufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for both performance and timeless beauty, Bhava Cedar Limited Edition Shruti Boxes exhibit the very best of what is possible in a simple, free-reed drone machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \"Medium\" size demonstrates tonal beauty across a standard 13 note chromatic scale (G2 to G3) - playable in any western key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA padded carrying case is included. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis shruti box is compatible with most standard \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebicycle brake\" style foot pedals for droning.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Padded Gig Bag\u003cbr\u003e- Learning offers from our friends at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bhaktibreakfastclub.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBhakti Breakfast Club\u003c\/a\u003e (first month FREE access), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kirtanleader.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKirtanLeader.com\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sacredsoundlab.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSacred Sound Lab\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e- Expert tuning and refinement services completed at our shop in Urbana, Illinois\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Weight: 8.75 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions: 16 x 12 x 2.5 in.\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Deep Red \/ Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e- Finish: Matte\u003cbr\u003e- Exterior Construction: Select Cedar\u003cbr\u003e- Interior Construction: Select Pine\u003cbr\u003e- Box Type: Shruti Box\u003cbr\u003e- Valve Construction: Wooden\u003cbr\u003e- Number of Notes: 13 notes (G2-G3)\u003cbr\u003e- Reed type: Classic \u003cbr\u003e- Reed orientation: Flat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Store Info\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHIPPING: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTORE:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddelhimusic.com\/pages\/about-us\" title=\"Buying a high quality harmonium, tabla set, sitar, and other Indian instrument should be easy.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOld Delhi Music makes buying a quality harmonium, tabla set, sitar, or other Indian instruments easy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur business has been family owned and operated since 2010.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell and ship the best Indian instruments available on earth throughout North America and globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete back story, check out this video -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RZw3zuj7BiE\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more on our founder and origin story, this video was produced in 2014 for the PBS \"Indie America\" series -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ytcF_EsITwo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTuning Options\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1800\/7761\/files\/IMG_4078_large.JPG?v=1503674807\" alt=\"Harmonium Tuning\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOUR TUNING PROCESS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- \u003cb\u003eConcert Pitch (A440 tuning) - FREE:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eCosmic Pitch (A432 Tuning) - Add $50\/Non-returnable:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWith this service, all reeds are \u003ci\u003edrastically\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn A432 hz. referenced instrument will sound \u003ci\u003every\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe wrote \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/old-dehli-music.myshopify.com\/blogs\/products\/modern-cottage-industry-indias-musical-maker-scene\"\u003eTHIS ARTICLE\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you,\u003cbr\u003eOld Delhi Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bhava","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48730381189345,"sku":"HBSBG1-LE","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1800\/7761\/files\/IMG_0666.png?v=1738264188","url":"https:\/\/olddelhimusic.com\/products\/bhava-limited-edition-shruti-box-medium-g2-g3-b-stock","provider":"Old Delhi Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}