Roosebeck Balalaika Prima (Variegated Body, 3 String) Padded Nylon Gig Bag & Extra String Set.

This Roosebeck Balalaika Prima has the traditional 3 strings and measures 27 inches in length. The scale length is 430 mm. The body has the classical triangular shape. The back is slightly bowed and made with alternating staves with two tones of Rosewood and lacewood. The darker back contrasts with the light colored wood of the soundboard. Includes a nylon gig bag. The Balalaika strings are tuned above middle C to: A, E, E (1st-3rd). The 1st string is the thinnest, and lays over more frets than the 2nd and 3rd strings. Use a piano or electronic tuner as a reference for tuning. The tension on each tuning peg can be adjusted by tightening or loosing the screw on the top of the peg. 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 dark Rosewood on the soundboard is decorative but also protects the soundboard from the strumming. Padded Nylon Gig Bag & Extra String Set ($9.95 Value) Included. Free Shipping.

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