--- title: "Indian Musical Instruments Trusted by Classical Maestros | Naeem Sitarmaker" description: "Discover Indian musical instruments handcrafted by Naeem Sitarmaker in Miraj. Trusted by India's classical maestros, we create custom sitars, tanpuras, and electric zitars with the ultimate tone." canonical: https://mytribe.in/naeemsitarmaker/custom-made-indian-string-instruments/in-the-hands-of-artists last_updated: 2025-10-02 --- # Indian Musical Instruments Trusted by Classical Maestros Tribe Verified · Crafting instruments for India's musical legends. By [Naeem Sitarmaker](https://mytribe.in/naeemsitarmaker) · Ships across India; Visit workshop in Miraj · ₹18K per instrument (estimate) Part of [Custom-Made Indian String Instruments](https://mytribe.in/naeemsitarmaker/custom-made-indian-string-instruments). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/naeemsitarmaker/custom-made-indian-string-instruments/gallery) Seeing my instruments in the hands of the masters who shaped Indian classical music is my greatest pride. From workshop visits to festival stages, here is the community that keeps our tradition alive. ## Photos and videos - [Video: It was a great honor when Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty visited our home and workshop in Miraj. He is a true legend of Indian classical music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8610383-95fd-4d7b-b10a-0a1ead0c1b13) - ![With Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty after servicing his tanpuras and providing him with new ones. It is a privilege to ensure that his instruments are always in perfect condition for his music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b1adbb5-ddb4-472b-bdf2-83241daafd61) - ![With the great maestro, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan. Learning from and working with such masters is a blessing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6783774f-0126-488c-8237-49d5c43bce62) - [Video: The very talented Mehtab Ali Niyazi visited our shop in Miraj and played one of our sitars. It is wonderful to see the next generation of maestros carrying the tradition forward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46c91778-c1ce-4602-be59-e962b1a76e6a) - ![A great meeting with the legendary Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. To be in the presence of such greatness is always a humbling experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a2c9c93-4258-4697-b91a-dc339a843156) - ![It was a pleasure to meet Ayaan Ali Bangash, a brilliant musician and part of a great musical family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb3076bf-7ec4-4103-adb8-18d684473d92) - ![A wonderful meeting with the famous singer Kailash Kher, showing him one of our specially designed black tanpuras.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ba88b6f-da0a-4f5e-8172-73db96d3f8b5) - [Video: With the famous comedian and poet Zakir Khan, who is also a sitar enthusiast. It's wonderful to see people from all walks of life share a love for this music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45bf59bb-9123-4913-92f3-0fd4d979e6ff) - ![At the 4th Ustad Hameed Khan Sangeetotsav in Dharwad, where my uncle, Naushad Gulab Saheb Sitarmaker, was felicitated for his lifelong contribution to instrument making.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51bbee82-c992-468e-982a-12da6aa9f187) - ![A close-up from the award ceremony, showing my uncle receiving his felicitation alongside Pandit Anand Bhate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/070dfe03-74ef-47a3-a6ef-a9289d748cae) - ![Another moment from the Sangeetotsav, a proud day for our family and for all the instrument makers of Miraj.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d7b6136-ea20-48bd-b1a1-0bb6b3c2f0b8) - ![The community coming together to honor the artists and craftsmen at the Ustad Hameed Khan Sangeetotsav.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4aa4c965-be00-4c68-b648-317a258f27d4) - [Video: A proud moment for our family as my uncle receives an award for his dedication to the craft of sitar making.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a65b558-b229-4990-a880-7eb9c500edba) - ![My uncle, Naushad Sitarmaker, receiving the Dr. Anil Avchat Srujan Award in Pune for his remarkable work in the field of stringed instruments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68c304eb-1a8c-4eee-aa52-95b2ced83271) - ![At the Sawai Gandharva music festival in Pune, with the talented vocalist Mahesh Kale.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5da2725-0cb7-44ff-bb55-baebd06b3d3d) - ![With a legendary vocalist at the Sawai Gandharva festival in Pune. These events are a great meeting place for musicians and music lovers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c35ab6f8-72e6-4478-afc6-51b439712fd6) - ![It was an honor to welcome Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President of the ICCR, to our workshop in Miraj to discuss the challenges and future of our craft.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc83c2fc-08d0-4182-acac-4894ddace2be) - ![Explaining the fine details of our craft to Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe during his visit to our family's workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0542d6fc-09b8-47a1-b9b0-0f7ee785dbbf) - ![A happy moment during Dr. Sahasrabuddhe's visit. It is important for us that people in government understand and support our traditional arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd5e3acd-9cd9-481a-a41e-e724e3815040) - ![Our family and fellow craftsmen with Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe. His visit was a great encouragement for all of us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee548a6a-94ef-4c92-b92d-250c181c9d1b) - ![Sharing a moment with Dr. Sahasrabuddhe and the elders of our instrument-making community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85be6b41-6ce9-499a-9c50-4f9a1ab0040b) ## About In the Hands of Artists When legends like Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan or Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty visit my Miraj workshop, it is not just to pick up an instrument; it is to discuss the precise jawari work or the specific tonal balance they need. My work is trusted by these masters because I listen to every detail, whether it is a small repair for a student or a custom concert-grade sitar build. For six generations, since 1850, my family has been refining the art of turning seasoned Tunwood and Teakwood into vessels for melody. When you see artists playing our instruments in this gallery, you are seeing the result of months of patient, manual work—from sourcing Pandharpur pumpkins for our gourds to the intricate fret work and bridge filing with camel bone or deer horn. My connection with these artists goes beyond the transaction. It is about the sadhana of sound. They come to me because they know I understand that no two musicians play the same way. Whether it is an electric Zitar for a fusion experiment or a traditional Surbahar for a Dhrupad concert, I build for the player, not for the shelf. We do not just sell instruments; we maintain them. Many of these maestros return to our workshop for bridge repairs, fret adjustments, or to fine-tune their tanpuras. This constant feedback loop is why our instruments stand the test of time. When you order from me, you are getting the same commitment to the ultimate tone that I provide to the legends who grace my workshop. ## About Naeem Sitarmaker I am Naeem, a 6th-generation instrument maker from Miraj. This craft is in my blood, and my workshop is where tradition meets the needs of today's maestros. I build for the love of the sound, and my family's legacy is in every string I set. 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