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Click on "Hear It!" to hear what that type of instrument sounds like, click "See It" to see a youtube video of someone playing that type of instrument. The actual instruments for sale are like the ones pictured, but because these are all hand-made instruments, there may be some variation in their design and shape. Email dan@offbeatimports.com about any questions about the specific instruments for sale. |
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Thunder Maker - Spring Drum One of our most popular items, this spring drum makes the sound of a thunderstorm when you shake it! Kids love it. Also great for musicians, studio engineers, and storytellers. This thundermaker was handpainted in Bali, you can see the texture of the paint. These are some of the most vibrant colors I've seen on these instruments.
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Kemence w/ bow Hand made Kemence with bow. Appx 23 inches by 4 inches. Carved from Maple wood. This well-crafted Turkish violin is a good quality instrument for the intermediate or serious beginner student.
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Zurna - Mother of Pearl This Zurna is a Turkish wind instrument fashioned from Apricot wood with mother of pearl. It has a sound similar to a clarinet or alto-sax. Because of its strong sound, the Zurna is generally played in the open air, on occasions such as village weddings and holiday celebrations to accompany dancers. Comes complete with a reed.
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Bamboo Windchime - Dragon Bamboo windchime from Bali with handcrafted dragon.
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Tongue Drum w/ Mallets Handmade Tongue drum from Bali with four tongues and two mallets.
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Kabak Kemence (Kemane) w/ bow Hand made Turkish 3-string violin with bow from Istanbul. 23" x 5". Hand-painted blue and green design on body.
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Classical Kemence w/ bow Hand made Classical Kemence with mother of pearl fingerboard. 16 inches by 6 inches. This pro-level instrument makes a wonderful sound. It is played by pressing on the fretboard next to the strings. This kemence is played in the black sea region of Turkey and is used largely in Turkish classical music.
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Thunder Maker - Spring Drum One of our most popular items, this spring drum makes the sound of a thunderstorm when you shake it! Kids love it. Also great for musicians, studio engineers, and storytellers. This thundermaker was handpainted in Bali, you can see the texture of the paint. These are some of the most vibrant colors I've seen on these instruments.
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Shadow Puppet - 605 Shadow puppet plays can go all night in Bali. This leather puppet is hand-carved and painted by craftsmen in Sukawati, the home of Wayang Kulit. |
Rindik/Tingklik - Large - Dragon This Rindik (aka Tingklik) with hand-painted dragon on front was created by Made Dewata in the village of Ubud, Bali's cultural center. Made is both a skilled musician & artisan who also leads a gamelan orchestra in Bali. This is a full scale tingklik used in the Gamelan Jegog (bamboo) orchestra. Note about shipping: |
Saz - 6 String w/ soft case Hand made Turkish 6-string Saz from Istanbul. Played like a guitar, the Saz is used in Fasil (Turkish gypsy) music. The bowl is made from Paddock-Walnut, the face from Spruce, with Maple pegs, and a Hornbeam keyboard & neck. 50 cm in length from bridge to nut, 14 cm wide, and a 25 cm bowl; for a total length of 75 cm.
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Talking Drum Beautiful Balinese Talking Drum with stick. Squeeze the drum to bend the pitch! 16" tall with two 7 1/2" heads. |
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