Afghani Rebab

View larger image Images are for demonstration purposes only and may vary slightly from actual product.	Rating: 1 vote Click a Star to vote or write a review Brand: Mid-East Shipping Cost: * within continental U.S. Shipping Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Delivery Time: View shipping table UPC: 844731009907 Country of Origin: Pakistan Return Period: 30 days Condition: New	Price: $343.95

Description

Afghani Rebab with Goatskin soundboard, 5 main strings & 13 sympathetic, movable bridge, 3 fixed corded frets. It is approximately 36-38 inches long.

The Rebab is in the lute family. Traditionally it is carved out of a single piece of mulberry wood. The neck and upper body are hollow and covered with a thin piece of wood. The lower body, the resonating chamber, is covered with goat skin. The three main playing strings are usually tuned a fourth apart. The strings are tuned, low to high, C#, F# and B. In addition, there are 12 to 16 sympathetic strings, which are tuned for the raga one is playing. It has three tied-on frets near the top of the neck the rest of the fingerboard is fretless. For more information try http://www.toddgreen.com/strings.html

Accessories

	Tuner Pickup, SF-30, Clip Price: $17.95 Also add
	Tuner Pickup, SF-20, Suction Cup Price: $13.50 Also add
	Chromatic Tuner, MT9000 Price: $42.00 Also add

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Rating:
Author: Richard (11/29/2008) Where purchased: Here This Rebab is really a fine looking instrument. The frets come pre-fastened to the solid wood neck, however, you will soon discover a lack of continuity in the intonation. Assuming you have some previous instrument experience, and or ingenuity, this is quickly overcome, however, this is not a "pre-setup" instrument. Some assembly required.