Roosebeck Afghani Rebab - Full Sadafi

Brand: Roosebeck

Features:

• Highly decorated
• 6 main strings & 13 sympathetic
• Approximately 36-38 inches long
• Goatskin soundboard

Details: Highly decorated Afghani Rebab with inlay, carvings, goatskin soundboard, 6 main strings & 13 sympathetic, movable bridge, 3 fixed corded frets. It is approximately 36-38 inches long. The Rebab is in the lute family. Traditionally it is carved out of a single piece of mulberry wood. The neck and upper body are hollow and covered with a thin piece of wood. The lower body, the resonating chamber, is covered with goat skin. The three main playing strings are usually tuned a fourth apart. The strings are tuned, low to high, C#, F# and B. In addition, there are 12 to 16 sympathetic strings, which are tuned for the raga one is playing. It has three tied-on frets near the top of the neck the rest of the fingerboard is fretless. SPECIAL NOTE ON STRINGS: There is no warranty on strings. Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings every 3-4 months. It is always a good idea to keep an extra set of stings to replace any that may break. You should always wipe down your strings with a clean dry cloth after use. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again. Item Weight: 4.5 lbs. Item Length: 33.5 Inches Item Height: 8.5 Inches Item Width: 7.5 Inches

UPC: 844731064265

EAN: 0844731064265

Binding: Unknown Binding

Item Condition: New