The instrument enjoyed its greatest folk popularity in the early 18th century. For this reason there were times when the Balalaika was banned by both the Orthodox Church and the State. It was common for the peasant ballads, composed for the Balalaika, to irreverently poke fun at the authority of the times. It is said that the Balalaika embodies the Russian peopleandrsquo s character, with its ability to switch from happiness to sadness with ease. After undergoing structural changes, the Balalaika was embraced by Russians. Knowledge of the dombra most likely spread to Russia by Mongol trade and conquest. The Balalaika most likely evolved from the Oriental dombra, which is still played in present-day Kazakhstan. The Walnut on the soundboard is decorative but also protects the soundboard from the strumming. To play, the left hand notes the strings while the index finger of the right hand strums high on the soundboard near the neck. The tension on each tuning peg can be adjusted by tightening or loosing the screw on the top of the peg.

Use a piano or electronic tuner as a reference for tuning. The 1st string is the thinnest, and lays over more frets than the 2nd and 3rd strings. Neck – Wild African Olive (hardness close to ebony)The Balalaika strings are tuned above middle C to: A, E, E (1st-3rd). Soundboard – Curly Port Orford Cedar, Old Growth (very rare wood) Worldwide shipping, contact me for details. I give a lifetime warranty for this guitar, and for all other my instruments, as long as I live and work as a luthier. This guitar will be a faithful companion for your creative way. It’s just a curvy babe with amazing voice …. This guitar has a very long sustain, detailed sound, quite loud, beautiful “delicious” timbre. The main goal is to get a guitar with a detailed loud sound throughout the range, with long sustain, with a beautiful tone … This guitar was completed in February 2013. Russian seven-string guitar (model “Oldest”) It was well tested in the standard “Russian” tuning, tertz, andĪlso with nylon strings and steel strings. This instument does not want to let go you. It can be called a Parlor guitar, Tertz guitar, 3/4, etc.ĭespite its small size, the guitar has impressive sound qualities.Īnd her delicate, memorable timbre is actually fascinating with its magic. This is a small guitar built on the basis of the model “Oldest”. Parlor Guitar (Russian 7th string, model “Oldest”) Soundboard – Sinker Redwood (about 1000 – 2000+ years old) The guitar was completed at the end of 2018, now “living” in Russia. The sound is quite detailed, in the chords no porridge is observed everything is heard, every note, every consonance. The trebles are beautiful, melodious, not hysterical. Smooth in dynamics, upper middle in good balance with lower.īass moderately calm, but with good potential.

The guitar is very responsive, very obedient for the performer, easy gives the sound. “Deaf” notes (dead zones) are completely absent, not even hints. Smooth balanced sound throughout the range. Russian 7th string guitar (model “Oldest”)Įxcellent instrument with excellent sound qualities.Īfter testing, received high marks from reputable people. There is also a large selection of wood for the construction of Russian seven-string guitars, including the one that is presented and in the specifications for this guitar.įor price and more information please contact me. Those interested can order the Russian seven-string guitar, a steel string or nylon. Sykhra … (During transcoding video was a bit spoiled by the sound, but you can still hear) There was a video of this guitar, Vladimir Markushevich played “What are you poor branch”, of A. Originally this guitar was designed as an experimental model.īut during construction, I used some design solutions that add good quality for guitar sound …īack and Sides - Indonesian Macassar Ebony.

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