Trusted by Indian Classical Music Masters
The journey of an instrument starts with the maker. My family has been crafting sitars, tanpuras, and surbahars in Miraj since 1850. It is an honor when legends of Indian classical music choose my workshop to find their ultimate tone.
A memorable moment with the sitar maestro, Ustad Shahid Pervej Khan ji. It is always a privilege to interact with and learn from such a legend of the Imdadkhani gharana.
I had the great fortune of meeting Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, the sarod maestro. These moments are a big inspiration for my craft.
It was a pleasure to meet the famous singer Kailash Kher and show him one of our custom black sitars. His appreciation for our craft means a lot.
A happy moment with the talented artist and comedian Zakir Khan, holding a unique green sitar we made. It is wonderful to see our instruments in the hands of artists from all fields.
Sharing a laugh with sitar maestro Niladri Kumar ji after working on the jawari of his sitar. Getting the tone just right for an artist of his caliber is a rewarding challenge.
The very talented and rising star Mehtab Ali Niyazi visited our shop in Miraj. Here he is playing one of our sitars, and it was a joy to hear our instrument come alive in his hands.
With the respected vocalist Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty ji, who we provided new tanpuras for and serviced his existing ones. Ensuring the perfect drone for a vocalist is a crucial part of our work.
With a living legend at the Sawai Gandharva festival in Pune. These encounters with great musicians are the real reward of our work.
A great meeting with Ayaan Ali Bangash bhai, a brilliant sarod player from a legendary musical family.
At the Sawai Gandharva music festival, meeting with talented musicians and friends. The music community is like our extended family.
About Trusted by the Masters
When a master like Ustad Shahid Pervej Khan or Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty trusts you with their instrument, it is not just about the fix. It is about understanding the specific jawari (bridge adjustment) and string tension they need for the concert stage. Whether you are an aspiring student or a seasoned performer, I apply these same 1850-heritage techniques to your instrument to make it stage-ready.
Why Maestros Trust Our Miraj Craft
Music is more than wood and wire; it is a living voice. For six generations, our family workshop in Miraj has been the destination for artists who need more than a factory-made instrument. When a legend sits down with me, we talk about the 'ultimate tone'. This means looking at the microscopic details of the jawari, the quality of the German Roslau strings, and how the instrument reacts to different playing styles.
Technical Precision for Every Musician
You do not have to be a performing artist to get professional care. I bring the same level of focus to every piece, whether it is a family heirloom needing restoration or a student sitar requiring a setup.
- Jawari & Tone Setup: I specialize in precision bridge filing for either Open or Closed sound profiles, ensuring the sustain meets concert standards.
- Structural Restoration: From crack repairs in the gourd to re-fretting with heavy-duty nylon, I handle the work that keeps an instrument playable for decades.
- Custom Builds: If you are looking for an electric Zitar or a custom Ravi Shankar-style sitar, we discuss the design, the wood seasoning, and the pickup integration before the first cut is made.
Bringing Miraj Craft to You
Even if you cannot visit my workshop in Shaniwar Peth, Miraj, I work with musicians across India. We pack every instrument with the same care I use to build them. If you are unsure about what your instrument needs, let us have a conversation about the sound you are looking for.
Naeem Sitarmaker
Namaskar, I am Naeem. My life revolves around the wood, the strings, and the soul of the instrument, a tradition passed down through six generations in our Miraj workshop. I do not just build instruments; I help find the voice that each musician is searching for.
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