Kamancheh is an striking instrument that you can find almost in every region in Iran.
Parts of Kamancheh are:
1.Bowl (Walnut, Mulberry and maple wood)
2.Neck (walnut wood)
3.Tuning pegs ( walnut wood)
4.Fingerboard ( Indian rosewood)
5.Nut (ebony)
6.Soundboard which is made of lamb skin and for Contra bass and alt-version is of goat skin
Kamancheh models are:
1.Classic model which is 4/4
2.Alto
3.Bass
4.Double bass
Madels can be compared based on the picture.
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A | B | C |
D |
Soprano | 340 |
30 | 38 | 120 |
Alto | 360 |
33.5 | 43 | 140 |
Bass | 670 | 35 | 63 |
200 |
Double bass | 1020 | 420 | 84 | 240 |
Ordering options:
1.Mehrkari (inlay on wood decorations)
Which is possible on the body and the finger board
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2.The form of the neck
A: Round style: the upper part is thicker than the lower part
B: Violin style: The upper part is thinner than the lower part
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3.The headstock
A: With wooden tuning pegs ( the traditional style)
B: With wavery tuning pegs ( modern style- as shown in the pictures)
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4.The bowl can be made walnut wood and/or mulberry, maple, rose, wood and ,...
The hardcase is included.