A portion of proceeds from this sale will be donated to Hungry For Music, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to expanding music opportunities for children. Since 1992, HFM has placed more than 20,000 instruments with students in need - in all 50 states as well as 32 countries.
Naeem Sitarmaker double toomba sitar in excellent condition, with nice fiberglass hard case with wheels. 5 main & 2 chikari strings. The gourd is constructed from several pieces, rather than one piece. The upper gourd is bolted on and can be removed. The instrument has a warm vibrant projection throughout its range.
No cracks or structural issues. The sitar has been inspected by our Indian instrument specialist and no adjustments were recommended.
Naeem is a highly-respected Indian maker; it's rare to have one of his sitars offered stateside with immediate availability.
Fully insured UPS ground shipping is $150 within the continental US (sorry, no international shipping). We are experienced with packing & shipping sitars safely.