Sursargam Sur Tanpura
Sursargam Sur Tanpura
Sursargam Sur Tanpura
Sursargam Sur Tanpura
Sursargam Sur Tanpura
Sursargam Sur Tanpura
Sursargam Sur Tanpura
Sursargam Sur Tanpura Gig Bag

Sursargam Sur Tanpura | Tanpura + Swarmandal 2-in-1

$429.00

This Sursargam "Sur Tanpura" is a combination of two Indian instruments. The first is a tanpura, which can be tuned to female or male range and is strung with common wound guitar strings. The second is a 15-string swarmandal strung with plain steel guitar strings and a variety of tuning options. Both instruments are built on the same sound box. It is fitted with all modern gear tuners for easy tuning.

Includes:

- Soft Case

- Overall Dimensions: 35 in. x 11 in. x 3 in. (including strings and tuners)
- Weight: 3.375 lbs.
- Tanpura Strings: 4
- Swarmandal Strings: 15
- Color: Natural / Redwood tone
- Finish: Poly

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 any other Indian instruments easy

Our business is 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 -

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

      This Sursargam "Sur Tanpura" is a combination of two Indian instruments. The first is a tanpura, which can be tuned to female or male range and is strung with common wound guitar strings. The second is a 15-string swarmandal strung with plain steel guitar strings and a variety of tuning options. Both instruments are built on the same sound box. It is fitted with all modern gear tuners for easy tuning.

      Includes:

      - Soft Case

      Product Specs

      - Overall Dimensions: 35 in. x 11 in. x 3 in. (including strings and tuners)
      - Weight: 3.375 lbs.
      - Tanpura Strings: 4
      - Swarmandal Strings: 15
      - Color: Natural / Redwood tone
      - Finish: Poly

      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 any other Indian instruments easy

      Our business is 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 -

      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

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          Brian
          Lightning Fast Delivery of an Excellent Instrument

          I have been wanting to pick up a tanpura for awhile to use in bhakti chanting at our local yoga studio. Since I won't be playing Indian Classical Music, I figured a box tanpura would be more than adequate. The addition of the swarmandal was intriguing, so I decided to purchase this instrument. I had several questions before ordering, and Nic was incredibly helpful and gracious in responding to emails. I ordered this on a Thursday, and it arrived the VERY NEXT DAY!

          This instrument has a beautiful rich tone and will be perfect for our chanting practice. I placed some small lengths of twin underneath the tanpura strings on the bridge, and it gets that classic "twang" resonance that is excellent for droning. I love that both tanpura and swarmandal have western style gear tuners, which make the instrument a breeze to tune and keep in tune.

          Here's the tuning I used.
          Tanpura, high to low: G2 - C3 - C3 - C2
          Swarmandal, high to low: F E C Bb G F E C D E D C Bb A G

          This is the third order we've placed with Old Delhi Instruments, and I could not be more pleased with the quality of everything we have purchased, and with the patience and expertise of their team. Thank you SO MUCH!