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Brand new Esraj, a sitar-like bowed instrument from India. There are 4 main strings tied to machine tuners, and 14 sympathetic strings, which are made to resonate under the 4 main strings.
The esraj is held upright in your lap and played with a bow like a small bass fiddle.
The white face of the Esraj is leather, and the shell is wood with intricate carvings.
Comes with bow and rosin, and hardshell case.
Size is 38 inches long, 7 inches wide.