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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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Electric Ud (aka Oud) Electric Ud, Maple wood body with Cherry down the middle and a Cherry headstock. Shadow P7 electronics include volume, equalization, and an anti-feedback swtich. This instrument measures 27" in length up to the headstock, the headstock is another 9" long, and the body is 14" wide. |
Kemence w/ soft case & bow Hand made Kemence with soft carrying case, bow, and an extra set of strings. Appx 23 inches by 4 inches. Carved from Maple wood. This hand-crafted Turkish violin is a good playable instrument for a beginning student or someone who is just curious.
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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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Electric Baglama (aka Saz) - Black Electric Baglama, black with hornbeam neck and maple, onion design on back. Two pickups with with four switches allow a variety of configurations. This instrument measures 42" Length x 6" Width x 8" Depth.
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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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Ney - Turkish Flute The Turkish Ney is an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Middle Eastern music. This ancient instrument dates back to Egyptian times, about 4,500–5,000 years old, making it one of the oldest musical instruments still in use. The ney consists of a piece of hollow cane with six finger holes and one thumb hole. A highly skilled Ney player can reach more than three octaves. These Nays come in the following keys: D, C, B, E, and A. Contact me via email to let me know what key you want your Ney in when you order.
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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: |
Acoustic Baglama w/ soft case Beautiful acoustic Baglama with walnut front, hornbeam neck with carved mahogany leaf design on back. This instrument measures
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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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