P. & BROTHERS is a very small, relatively little known family business in its second generation. Especially in a small company like this every instrument is made and checked individually. As we have been continually working together with P. & BROTHERS since setting up INDIA INSTRUMENTS in 1994, they supply us with rather high quality instruments at a relatively favourable price.

CHARACTERISTICS
The male tanpura of P. & Brothers is a noble brand-named instrument. Its sound is very balanced, powerful, carrying and rich in overtones. Material and workmanship are of the highest quality. Its clear shellac surface keeps the natural wood veining beautifully visible. Standard tonic C - D.

FEATURES
Unstained toonwood, horn bridge, four strings, mirror-finished shellac surfaces, corpus of pumpkin, inlay work made of celluloid.

Please click on an image to have a closer look. The pictures show samples of this model, but each individual instrument is unique in colour and ornamentation!

MEASUREMENTS
Length: 142 cm, width: 45 cm, depth: 39 cm, vibrating string: 99 cm, weight: 3,1 kg

Price: 620,- EURO

GENERAL INFORMATION
The string vibration on the bridge (and thus the audible overtones) depends upon the angle of the bridge and the tension, thickness and material of the strings. A thread between the string and the bridge allows subtle manipulations of the contact angle. By moving the thread position the buzz of each string can be adjusted individually.
The above description is meant to give a rough orientation. Each instrument is a hand-crafted individual and might differ from the description.

Glossary entry TANPURA