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SITAR ACCESSORIES

Sitar strings, mizrabs, tuning aids, fret thread, case covers, gourd cases and more. We also specialize in sitar amplification products. There's a lot to see so scroll down for everything!

Sitar strings pyramid

 

 

PYRAMID SITAR STRING SET

Pyramid sitar string set #678/22. Silver plated, Pyramids best set. Will fit any style of tuning as it comes with 2 jori strings. Includes full sympathetic string set.

Also comes with 1 extra MA string for a limited time. This is the same 1st string used by Pandit Ravi Shankar and is not available commercially. Devoloped by a close friend of ours specifically for Panditji, it's a recreation of the famous Sheffield string from England, exact .012 over 400,000 psi hardened carbon steel.

$33 plus shipping.......

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RAIN CITY MUSIC SITAR STRING SET

Our standard string set from India, same strings as used by Srishti Musical. Kharaj pancham setup, sympathetic strings included!. No fancy packaging or labels, a good value for the money. For Gandhar pancham tuning please let us know when ordering if you'd like to substitute and extra jori string for the kharaj Sa. Strings are pre-cut and not looped.

$14 plus shipping.......

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RAIN CITY MUSIC SITAR STRING SET

Our deluxe string set from India, same strings as used by Hiren Roy & Sons (Barun Ray). Kharaj pancham setup, sympathetic strings included!. No fancy packaging or labels, a good value for the money. For Gandhar pancham tuning please let us know when ordering if you'd like to substitute and extra jori string for the kharaj Sa. Pre-cut and not looped.

$18 plus shipping.......

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BULK STRING BY THE COIL...from Roselau 

String in the most common gauges used for Sitar, Surbahar, Sarod, Rudra Veena, Tanpura, and most instruments that use traditional wire strings.

Steel string large coils appx. 133feet in length:  $13.50 each plus shipping.......

.008 in/ size #00        Add to Cart   

.009 in/ size #0          Add to Cart

.010 in/ size #1          Add to Cart

.011 in/ size #2          Add to Cart

.012 in/ size #3          Add to Cart

.013 in/                     Add to Cart   (NB fans, try this gauge first!)

.014 in/ size #4          Add to Cart    (for hardcore Nikhil Banerjee fans, OUCH!)


PHOSPHOR BRONZE BULK STRING BY THE COIL  $13.50 each plus shipping.......

German phosphor bronze string large coils appx. 30 to 100 feet long depending on thickness:

.014 in/ size #4          Add to Cart

.016 in                      Add to Cart

.020 in                      Add to Cart

.0225 in                    Add to Cart

.025 in                      Add to Cart

.0285 in                    Add to Cart         

.032 in                      Add to Cart

.040 in                      Add to Cart

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Sitar narka tuning tool

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NARKA ~ Peg tuning aid for Sitar, Sarod, & Indian instruments. Hand made from french polished wood with a bone peg tip and felt lined. Ideal for tuning where the sympathetic pegs are close together.   

$14 each plus shipping

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PEG ROSIN ~ Stop peg slippage! We have rosin in powder and liquid form. The powder type you put in your hand and rotate the peg shaft in it. The liquid you put 2 drops on the contact surface and let dry. Both work great, the powder lasts slightly longer but a little more messy to apply. Rosin works better and lasts longer than chalk

CHALK ~ 1 stick of wax-free white railroad chalk, the traditional way to prevent peg slipping. Will last for years.

$3.00 each plus shipping         Add to Cart

PEG ROSIN POWDER  $13.50 each plus shipping

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PEG ROSIN LIQUID     $13.50 each plus shipping

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Sitar fret thread

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FRET THREAD ~ Traditional type thread used to tie your frets with as used by Srishti and Hiren Roy.  Saffron in color.   $9 each

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Thicker tan colored thread as used by Sanjay Sharma & others (not shown) comes in a roll and plenty of thread for years!   $9 each

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Swan tuning beads  $10      Add to Cart

Round deer horn tuning beads $5     Add to Cart

Fancy Sitar main peg

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FANCY MAIN PEG $15 each

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Fancy sympathetic peg for sitar

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Fancy Symp. PEG $10 each

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Spiral Main Sitar Peg

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SPIRAL MAIN PEG $15 each

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Regular sympathetic string peg for sitar

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Regular Symp. PEG $10 each

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sitar sympathetic string hook

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TARAB STRING HOOK ~ Used for changing sympathetic strings.

$5 each

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sitar upper gourd case

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SMALL UPPER GOURD FIBERGLASS CASE ~ Protect your gourd with this padded & lined case. Suitable for smaller upper tumbas, usually the spun wood type. If in doubt, email us your measurements before ordering. Measures appx. 9 1/2 " diameter by 7" deep. Colors are vanilla (shown) and black. Specify color in the comments section when ordering online please!

$75 each + $25 shipping

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sitar large upper gourd case

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LARGE UPPER GOURD FIBERGLASS CASE ~ Protect your gourd with this padded & lined case. Suitable for larger upper tumbas, usually the spun wood type. If in doubt, email us your measurements before ordering. Measures appx. 12" diameter by 10" deep. Colors are brown (shown) and black. Specify color in the comments section when ordering online please!

$95 each + $25 shipping

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case cover for sitar

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PADDED NYLON CASE COVER ~ Protect your fiberglass sitar case with this padded cover. Has a pouch for accessories on top as shown. Please note this cover only fits the standard fiberglass cases as found from Kolkata. They will not fit MMC cases or cases with built-in accessory compartments or Rikhi Ram cases. Has backpack type V straps for easy carrying and great for airplane journeys, etc. We have 2 types, one with a handle cutout on the side (near the combination lock) and one with a side and top handle cutout (top being on the case lid in the middle). Please specify which type you'd like when ordering in the comments section of the order form.

$45 each + $10 shipping

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SILK SITAR COVER ~  Faux silk fabric to cover a sitar when out of its case, keeps the dust off, also good for putting on your instrument before shipping or transporting while in its case. Available in cream color or white, please specify in customer comments section when ordering.

$18 each + $6 shipping

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SITAR TRANSDUCERS ~ AMPLIFY YOUR SITAR

We've had a lot of experience looking for the perfect way to amplify a sitar. There are a lot of options, the standard SM-57 mic as used by touring musicians or contact pickups or a combination of both. The most common pickup available is made by K&K sound and we used to carry them when I founded Sitarsetc. They are sold as K&K, Blue-spot, etc. at various places and do an average job but sorely lacking in the full sound spectrum. After the recommendation of Scott Hackleman we discovered these fantastic pickups made by Pick-up the world. It's as close as you'll get to a studio sound with minimum feedback. The models we carry are specifically made for sitar and compatible with most of the better pre-amps by Fishman, L.R. Baggs, etc. or even better you can use a PUTW pre-amp available here.

If you need any advice or have a specific setup requirement such as a stereo setup we're happy to help. Also for permanent mounting Scott Hackleman can mount them with the jack set in your langot on your sitar.

SITAR transducer pickup amplify

 

Pick-up the World's polymer film pickups are made from one of the most accurate and linear transducing materials known to mankind. Each sensor is carefully crafted and optimized to reveal the truest voice of the instrument to which it is applied. Over 28 years of research and design applications provide accurate solutions for virtually every instrument in existence. The sitar pickup is shorter than the one shown, easily attaches with adhesive tape that's included. Output is a standard 1/4" jack.

$125 each + $6 shipping

 

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Sitar pre amp

The PUTW Line Driver
This is a very popular pre-amp in a belt clip configuration. It has ¼" input and output jacks, and is small enough that it can also be mounted on some instruments directly with Velcro tape, wire ties, or other hardware. Has a volume and gain controls, optimized for use with the PUTW transducer. Runs on a 9v batter with appx. 600 hours runtime. Stereo version available by special order that operates with 2 PUTW transducers.
Box size is 2 1/4" x 1 3/8" x 1 3/8"

$125 each + $6 shipping

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MIZRABS

Sitar mizrab calcutta benares mizrabs sitars

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TOP QUALITY MIZRABS ~ Even harder to find than a good instrument, a proper fitting mizrab is essential to your playing. We feature Calcutta style (thinner wire) and Benares style (thicker wire) mizrabs.

If you have a favorite size, view the picture on the left and send us the measurements as indicated in the comments section of the order page. We'll try to match it for you rather than waste your time & money with the wrong sizes. If you are a new player then look at the underside of your finger and measure exactly from the first line of the joint to the tip (usually ¾ to 1¼ inch) and then add ¼ inch. Sold in groups of 3. Any questions? Please email us....

$6 each (3pack) + $6 shipping

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