VITCHITRA VEENA WITH BOOK - MADE IN INDIA - NEW Start Price USD 1,003.50 Current Price USD 1,003.50 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 25, 2008 End Time Saturday, October 25, 2008 Location Oak Park, Michigan See more about 'VITCHITRA VEENA WITH BOOK - MADE IN INDIA - NEW' Description Vitchitra Veena  48" long. Highly decorative 2 same size toombas. 4 main, 3 drone, and 11 sympathetic strings. A stylized swan on the soundboard is being chased by a mythical animal carved on the peg box. Includes wooden case. Special delivery. Veenas are played to accompany vocals or other instruments. There are 4 main, or melody strings. Strings are numbered 1-4 from side opposite the sympathetic toward the sympathetic. The main strings are tuned: F C G C or sometimes G C G C. The 2nd string is considered the main string for the tone of the instrument. The sympathetic strings are tuned in octaves starting one note below the 2nd main string and working up: B C D E F G A B C… Includes book below.  Made in India. Retails for $1,340.00 This is brand new and shipped directly from the manufacturer. Shipping charges and insurance are FREE. Credit Cards accepted through PayPal. Money orders also accepted. Learn to play on Veena By Tara Balagopal. Photos, diagrams, and instructions on holding, tuning, care, and 12 lessons, 84 pages. Place a Bid!