{"product_id":"mks-no-3-sitar-b-stock","title":"MKS No. 3 Sitar *B-Stock*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Our B-Stock sitars are discounted for moderate finish issues. They are fully functional and fundamentally solid instruments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MKS No. 3 is an introduction to world-class Karaj Pancham \/ Ravi Shankar style sitars - perfect for serious students and intermediate players alike. Monoj Kumar Sardar \u0026amp; Bros. (a.k.a. \"MKS\" or \"Sardar\") sitars produce a bright clean sound. The action and tone are great.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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\" in orientation with 7 main strings and 13 taraf\/sympathetic strings. The fit and finish of this sitar will not disappoint. The carving and penwork are simple and well done. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Deluxe Fiberglass Hard Case ($249 value)\u003cbr\u003e- One Extra String Set\u003cbr\u003e- Mizrabs\u003cbr\u003e- Professional Set-Up \/ Prep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptional Add-On's:\u003cbr\u003e- Additional string sets \u0026amp; Mizrabs (discounted w\/ purchase)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Overall Dimensions: ~49 x 14 x 12 inches\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 7.5 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e- Main Strings: 7\u003cbr\u003e- Taraf\/Sympathetic Strings: 13\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Chestnut brown\u003cbr\u003e- Finish: Shellac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eShipping and Store Info\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIPPING: 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTORE: If you want to buy a great sitar, you're in the right place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur passion is to connect people like you with India's very best handcrafted folk instruments, and since 2010, our little family-owned operation has steadily evolved for this purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're curious, PBS dug into a little bit of the back story in 2014:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ytcF_EsITwo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd if you're curious about what we've been up to more recently, our sitar buddy Jeff Starr released this interview in 2021:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RZw3zuj7BiE\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile much of India is rapidly advancing, the Indian instrument manufacturing process remains comparatively primitive. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe wrote \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/old-dehli-music.myshopify.com\/blogs\/products\/modern-cottage-industry-indias-musical-maker-scene\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTHIS ARTICLE\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure customers understand and might appreciate this old-fashioned 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49059613278433,"sku":"SSMKS3","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1800\/7761\/products\/MKS_3_-_02.jpg?v=1689885206","url":"https:\/\/olddelhimusic.com\/products\/mks-no-3-sitar-b-stock","provider":"Old Delhi Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}