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Anyone know what this is?
It has 10 strings, 7 of the strings come up through the neck. I have never seen this before. It is played with a bow. My wife got this for me for my birthday. She had no idea what it was but new I would love it.
let me know your ideas.
Thanks
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Permalink Reply by RTZGUITARS on -
Looks like a type of sarangi from India part of the Vitat family. got this on google images.
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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on -
Yes its a sarangi. Should have an elephant shaped bridge.
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Permalink Reply by Randy S. Bretz on -
the middle string goes through the hole and the 1st and 3rd goes on top of the ears
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Permalink Reply by RTZGUITARS on
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3 boxes joined together, a box neck makes for some good buildind idea's ?
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