Custom-Made Indian String Instruments
Shipped across India
I make custom Indian string instruments by hand, including sitars, tanpuras, surbahar, and electric Zitar, using selected wood and offering full customization for style, tuning, and design.
Pricing Guide
Custom Acoustic Sitar (Concert Grade)
Construction & Wood
- Material: Seasoned Tunwood (Standard) or Premium Teakwood options.
- Gourd: Large, seasoned Pandharpur pumpkin gourd chosen for superior resonance.
- Configuration: Choice of Ustad Vilayat Khan (6 strings) or Pt. Ravi Shankar (7 strings + upper gourd) style.
Finishing & Tone
- Bridge (Jawari): Expert filing (Deer horn/Camel bone) for Open or Closed sound preference.
- Design: Celluloid inlay (Angoor patta) or intricate floral pen-work.
- Frets: Curved brass frets secured with high-tensile nylon.
Included Accessories
- Travel Gear: Heavy-duty Flight-safe Fiber Carry Case.
- Kit: 2 sets of wire Mizrabs and spare German Roslau strings.
Electric Zitar (Fusion Model)
Electronic Components
- Pickup: Genuine Seymour Duncan SH-13 Dimebucker for high-output, distortion-ready signal.
- Output: Standard 1/4 inch jack compatible with guitar amps and processors.
Body & Build
- Design: Solid Tunwood body (feedback-resistant) in a compact travel size (42-45 inches).
- Tuners: Modern Guitar-style machine heads for stable, quick tuning.
- Finish: High-gloss automotive paint (Black, Red, or Natural).
Performance Setup
- Action: Low-action setup optimized for fast fusion playing.
- Case: Padded gig bag or hard case included.
Miraj Tanpura (Male/Female)
Scale & Size
- Male Option: Larger gourd with thick gauge strings (Low Pa to Sa).
- Female Option: Compact body designed for higher pitch vocal support.
Resonance Architecture
- Gourd: Selected spherical pumpkin gourd for maximum sustain.
- Bridge: Hand-filed Bone/Ivory-substitute bridge.
- Fine Tuning: 4 beads (Manka) with precise Jiva thread placement for rich overtones.
Aesthetics
- Art: Traditional floral painting or celluloid inlay on neck joints.
- Protection: Soft-shell padded cover or hard fiber case.
Heritage Instrument (Surbahar / Rudra Veena)
Instrument Options
- Surbahar: Bass Sitar with wide neck and massive 16-inch+ soundboard.
- Rudra Veena: Traditional stick zither with two large matched gourds and fixed frets.
Master Materials
- Wood: Aged, premium Teakwood (Sagwan) for structural longevity.
- Carving: Weeks of hand-chiseled floral or geometric work on the main body.
- Finish: Traditional French Shellac polish to allow wood resonance.
Technical Details
- Frets: Fixed high-profile brass frets tied with waxed silk.
- Bridge: Custom flat bridge designed for Dhrupad meend (glides).
- Transport: Custom-built wooden or heavy fiber box included.
About Custom-Made Indian String Instruments
Legacy and Passion
Main Naeem Sitarmaker hoon, Miraj se - yahan har saans music mein basi hai (I am from Miraj, here every breath is filled with music). My family’s been making Indian string instruments since 1850. This craft runs in my blood, not just a business for me.
Crafting Unique Instruments
Each instrument I make is handmade and carries a piece of my family's history. I work mostly with high-quality Teakwood and Tunwood, picking every material myself for the best sound.
- Sitars: I build all major styles - UVK, Ravi Shankar, Nikhil Banerjee. Compact Studio, Travel, and Flat-Back sitars also available.
- Tanpuras & Tanpuris: Male, Female, and smaller Tanpuri models. I offer custom tanpura tuning for each singer’s range, even flat-back wooden versions with machine heads for easy tuning.
- Surbahar, Rudra Veena, Swarmandal, Dulcimer: Each one made with care, old-school techniques, and modern tweaks if needed.
Personal Touches
Every musician has their own style. You want something special? Batao, main bana ke doonga (Tell me, I’ll make it for you). Left-handed sitars, floral designs, peacock art, machine heads, or traditional fittings - sab possible hai (everything’s possible).
Tradition and Innovation
I love mixing old and new. My electric Zitar instrument is for those looking for something modern - solid colors, Seymour Duncan pickups, made from Tunwood.
Why I Do This
Seeing musicians - legends or newcomers - play my instruments is the real reward. Unki khushi mein meri khushi hai (Their happiness is my happiness).
Meet your Expert
Naeem Sitarmaker
147 connects in last 3 months
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.