Maharaja Musicals Pakhawaj, Sheesham (No. 57)

A 24 inch pakhawaj in sheesham, the barrel drum of dhrupad and the ancestor of the tabla bayan. Deep, sustaining and played horizontally across the lap. Fully tuned before dispatch.

Specifications

• Specially crafted by Irfan Pakhawaj Maker
• Very Popular in Bhajans
• Capable of being tuned from C# to D#
• Body: Thoroughly-Dried Sheesham Wood
• Dark Natural Finish
• Come with Tuning Wedges
• Applying Dough to bass-side
• The bass skin is traditionally prepared for playing by applying a freshly made batter of flour and water in order to receive its low-pitched sound.

The bass skin is traditionally prepared before playing by applying a fresh batter of flour and water, which gives the drum its low-pitched voice.

In the box: Dark Natural Color Pakhawaj Length: 24 in Bass: 9 to 9.5 in Treble: 6 to 6.75 in Weight: 6 to 8 kg; (As this is a handmade instrument, sizes may fluctuate); Covers for Bass & Treble Side

Made by us, in our own workshop near Delhi.

Open the packing as soon as it arrives so the instrument can air and settle into tune. Keep it away from direct heat and damp.