Gopichand made of mahogany wood with natural covering and fur edge. 75/80cm. 1-string instrument for overtone music!
Gopichand made of mahogany wood with natural covering and fur edge. 75/80cm. 1-string instrument for overtone music!
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About the product:
→ Gopichand in mahogany wood also called Ektara or Gopiyantra in some regions of India.
🌍 Origin: India
📐 Dimensions/ ⚖️ Weight: 75/ 80 centimeters
🧬 Material: Mahogany wood
🎶 Sound type: Clear, high to medium
📦 Packaging: Individually
🎁 Ideal for giving as a gift or treating yourself!
👉 Materials:
Body and neck: solid mahogany wood
Mahogany is known for its tonal richness, sonic warmth and durability.
It also brings a noble look, with deep red-brown veins.
Coating: natural finish, probably oiled or waxed, without glossy varnish.
This allows the wood to breathe and maintains an organic, rustic and elegant aesthetic.
🐑 Special detail:
Fur edge
Aesthetic function: tribal or folk accent.
Acoustic function (possible): slight absorption of high parasitic frequencies or simply for visual and tactile comfort.
🎵 Operation and gameplay:
Single string, stretched over a flexible handle.
By pressing and releasing the side arms, the tension of the string is varied, producing a modulation of the sound ("wah-wah" effect).
Play with fingers or a pick.
Nasal, vibrant sound, often used in Bengali folk music, baul or bhakti.
🎨 Style / use:
An object that is both musical and decorative, thanks to the mahogany and the fur.
Ideal for: Traditional or experimental musicians/ Acoustic or meditative performances/ Collectors of handcrafted instruments
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