The sitar does so well, we decided to offer it in a new color.  Made with the Finest Selected Indian Mahogany (tun) wood available. The intricate hand carvings are done in the traditional decorative Calcutta style. Every detail has been carefully monitored including the hand-crafted Lotus pegs that have been carefully fitted and chalked. Fitted with a beautiful hand engraved tumba (top gourd). A professional 20 string sitar, Pundit Ravi Shankar kharaj pancham style tuning. It's hand polished in a black stain finish (not paint!) for exceptionally clear tone. This sitar includes a good quality Sitar gigbag, an extra set of sitar strings and mizrabs. We see these identical Sitars being advertise as #1 quality in the US for over USD $1000.00! Now available with a Ebony bridge!  Pre-Ordering is highly Recommended, this instrument tends to sell out quickly!