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title: "Custom-Made Indian String Instruments by Naeem Sitarmaker – Sitar Crafting Experts - mytribe"
description: "Order custom-made Indian string instruments from Naeem Sitarmaker. Expert sitar crafting, tanpura crafting, and instrument restoration. Handcrafted quality, tailored for musicians with safe worldwide delivery."
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# Naeem Sitarmaker

We are a 6th generation family of artisans, handcrafting custom Indian instruments since 1850. From traditional sitars to innovative electric Zitars, our focus is on creating the ultimate tone.

## Services

### [Custom-Made Indian String Instruments](https://mytribe.in/naeemsitarmaker/custom-made-indian-string-instruments)

Ships across India; Visit workshop in Miraj

Typically ₹25-80K per instrument (estimate)

- [Video: This video shows the fine details of a custom teakwood tanpura we crafted. It took three months of careful handwork, and the client's testimonial speaks of how we worked together to get every detail right, from the wood to the design, before safely delivering it from Miraj to the UK.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73c04aeb-8465-4b98-8cb4-5386e2fca3e1)
- [Video: It is a great honor to see a talented artist like Mehtab Ali Niyazi playing one of our sitars. This was during a performance at the Dargah in Miraj, a place very special to us. His music gives life to the instrument.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4fd28f5c-2712-4be0-b864-1cde29bc4587)
- [Video: Here is the world-renowned musician Prem Joshua playing a compact 42-inch studio sitar I made. It is designed for travel and studio work without compromising on the rich, full tone that musicians need.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2a7adf2-2de5-4d26-ad60-05659aac85bb)
- [Video: This is our Zitar, an electric sitar, in a bright red finish. It is for the modern musician looking for a new sound. This instrument combines our traditional making techniques with modern electronics for fusion music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5af34ae2-1393-4a8a-8081-941f1b1756ad)
- [Video: This is how we do the fine inlay work, all by hand. Each piece of mother-of-pearl is carefully cut and placed into the wood. This is a tradition in my family that has been passed down for generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/478ab5ef-ecd9-457f-8eb6-a1d3113c1bdf)
- [Video: The journey of a sitar or tanpura starts here, in the pumpkin fields of Pandharpur. We select these gourds ourselves, which are then dried and used to make the tumba (main body). The quality of the gourd is very important for the sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bdfde416-b329-4ed0-8756-2871158f1a56)
- [Video: Listen to this heartfelt testimonial from Dr. Aditya Palanki, a vocalist from Bangalore. He asked for a tanpuri with a focus on pure tonality over design, and we were happy to craft an instrument that elevates his singing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7978be0c-994c-4f08-9702-cf73824b36cf)
- [Video: A proud moment, delivering a specially made tanpura pair to the legendary Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty. Seeing masters like him use our instruments is the greatest reward for our work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/efbf5f4a-fb00-4aff-8c74-a26c2337d7d2)
- ![This is a classic Pandit Ravi Shankar style sitar, made from high-quality teakwood. You can see the detailed craftsmanship in the woodwork and the traditional fittings, all designed for a deep and resonant sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5612c4af-de4e-4369-a9cd-03c5d52cd99c)
- [Video: Here is a look at two Rudra Veenas, also known as Dagar Veenas, from our workshop. Crafting these ancient and majestic instruments requires special care and follows the traditional Dagarvani style of making.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be807e5f-ac6d-472f-b882-c3a6121c1e96)

### [Indian Instrument Repair, Restoration & Customization](https://mytribe.in/naeemsitarmaker/indian-instrument-repair-restoration-customization)

Workshop in Miraj; accepts instruments from across India

Typically ₹1-20K per instrument (estimate)

- [Video: The final sound is everything. Here is the great artist Rajeev Janardan ji playing an alap in Raag Yaman on a sitar I built for him, testing its tone and resonance. This is the result of all our hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b83a23bb-4579-4086-90d4-842f15d02537)
- [Video: It is an honor when masters visit our workshop. Here is Ustad Farooq Latif Khan, a renowned sarangi player, testing an instrument at our place in Miraj. We work on many instruments, including the sarangi, to achieve the perfect sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3261c7ab-ac55-4523-8a4d-f6967e79cf41)
- [Video: Unki khushi mein meri khushi. Dr. Aditya Palanki, a vocalist from Bangalore, shares his happiness with a new tanpura I made for him. He asked for a focus on tonality over looks, which is the most important thing for us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7978be0c-994c-4f08-9702-cf73824b36cf)
- [Video: This is a glimpse into the delicate inlay work that goes into our custom sitars. Each piece is carefully placed by hand, a tradition passed down through generations in Miraj. This is how we create beautiful floral and artistic patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/478ab5ef-ecd9-457f-8eb6-a1d3113c1bdf)
- ![A close up of one of our most detailed custom pieces, the peacock design sitar. This is an electric sitar, or Zitar, featuring intricate artwork and a Seymour Duncan pickup for a powerful, clear studio sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f325513-9bfa-4c1a-8427-d8309877923b)
- [Video: We were blessed to have the legendary vocalist Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty visit our home and shop in Miraj. It is a great honor to serve such esteemed artists and provide them with instruments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8610383-95fd-4d7b-b10a-0a1ead0c1b13)
- [Video: The jawari, or bridge setting, is the heart of a sitar's tone. This video shows my process of carefully filing and shaping the bridge by hand to get that smooth, rich, and lively sound that top artists look for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5336e9bd-944d-49da-b059-2cbd369f49d3)
- ![Our family's work was recognized at the 4th Ustad Hameed Khan Sangeetotsav in Dharwad. Here, my senior, Naushad Gulab saheb Sitarmaker, is being felicitated for his lifelong contribution to making musical instruments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51bbee82-c992-468e-982a-12da6aa9f187)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Mera naam Naeem hai, Miraj ka Sitarmaker. Yeh kaam toh hamare khoon mein hai – 1850 se chalta aa raha hai. Mere dadaji, Faridsaheb Sitarmaker, ne yahan pehla string instrument banaya tha. Main ab chhati peedhi hoon. Saaz banana mere liye sirf kaam nahi, ek tarah ki ibadat hai. Hum log apne tumbas ke liye Pandharpur ke kinare se kaddu ugate hain – wahin ki mitti, wahin ki barkat. Jab koi artist mere banaye hue sitar ya tanpura bajata hai, aur uski awaaz pasand karta hai, dil se sukoon milta hai. Chhota ho ya bada, har client mere liye parivar hai.

### My work

- **Custom Indian Instruments**: I make sitars (Vilayat Khan, Ravi Shankar styles), tanpuras, electric Zitar, surbahar, dulcimer, and more.
- **Made Just For You**: Instrument is tailored to your needs - jawari, fret, decoration, sab kuch discuss karke (we discuss everything).
- **Modern & Travel-Friendly Designs**: Innovative stuff like electric Zitar for fusion music, studio tanpura for travel, with top pickups.
- **Handcrafted Quality**: Miraj ki detailed handwork, seasoned wood, and months of effort for ultimate tone.
- **Safe Worldwide Delivery**: Musicians from India, UK, USA play my instruments. We pack securely and ship anywhere.