Esraj Strings

The santoor is an ancient stringed musical instrument native to Kashmir (India), with origins Kashmir and Persia. A trapezoid shaped instrument played by light wooden hammers (included). Complimentary gig bag.

A pack of Santoor strings.

This instrument is actually a modified Archtop guitar and consists of 20 strings.Three melody strings, five drone strings strung to the peghead, and twelve sympathetic strings strung to the tuners mounted on the side of the neck.

Made in punjab, this instrument is made in the shape of a peacock and the word ‘taus’ comes from a Persian word meaning peacock. This instrument is very similar to the dilruba in construction and in playing technique.

The delicate hand worked inlay and elegant carving is the finest we have seen.

Concert model. The dilruba is popular in north-west India. It is found in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.