Roosebeck Deluxe Russian Balalaika Prima (Walnut Body, Flush Inlays, Enhanced Pancer, Nylon Gig Bag & Extra String Set Included)

This Roosebeck Deluxe Balalaika Prima with Walnut Staves measures approximately 27 inches. Deluxe models feature larger Position Markers on the Fret Board, additional handcrafted designs and flush inlays. Also in our Deluxe models, the Pancer (the large Rosewood guard just below the neck) is secured by screws along the edges. . The scale length is 430 mm. The body has the classical triangular shape. The back is slightly bowed and made with stave construction of beautiful Walnut. 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 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. Padded Nylon Gig Bag & Extra String Set ($9.95 Value) Included. Free Shipping.