{"product_id":"armenian-qanon-standard-size-valer-nerkararyan","title":"Armenian Qanon | Standard Size","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by luthier Valer Nerkararyan, this standard size Armenian Qanon follows the reference format of the instrument. It is intended for adult musicians, from beginners to advanced players. The instrument has 26 courses and covers a range of three octaves and a fifth, from G2 to D6. It is fitted with the Armenian mandal system, with two levers per course. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIts two-piece soundboard is decorated with artisanal wood carvings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString courses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle: 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple: 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal strings: 76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuning pegs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevers (Mandals):\u003c\/strong\u003e 52\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMandal system\u003c\/strong\u003e: Armenian, two levers per course, each raising the pitch by one semitone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange (natural tuning):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom G2 to D6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree octaves and a fifth\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReference pitch: A\u003c\/strong\u003e = 440 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel\u003c\/strong\u003e: All levels\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoundboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished, dark varnish (dark oak look)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maker’s mark engraved on the soundbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundboard: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning pegs: Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundbox: Apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim: Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevers (Mandals): Silver alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkins: Calfskin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong side: 101 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort side: 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlanted side: 75 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHeight: 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (approximate):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout case: 4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith hard case: 8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with the instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qanon comes with a hard case fitted to its dimensions (weight: 4 kg), two removable rings, two plectrums and a tuning key. Learn more about the Qanon, its musicians and its musical world on \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eour dedicated page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality control by Gusan Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Qanon is made in Armenia using traditional lutherie methods. As with any instrument from a traditional workshop, it may show particularities inherent to manual work and differ slightly from the photos (wood grain, color, carvings), as explained in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gusaninstruments.com\/blogs\/guide-to-choosing-your-instrument\/how-to-choose-the-right-qanon-a-complete-buyer-s-guide\"\u003eour guide to choosing your Qanon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore shipping, every instrument undergoes a quality inspection by Gusan Instruments, adapted to its type. For the Qanon, we check the stability of the tuning pegs, the operation and precision of the mandals, the absence of unwanted sounds, and the overall build quality and assembly of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach maker, workshop and range has its own manufacturing standards and specific characteristics. Gusan Instruments is not involved in the makers’ production: we act as an independent expert in evaluating and selecting the instruments we offer. The ratings below, established independently, apply to this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall sound: ★★★★☆\u003cbr\u003eTuning peg stability: ★★★★★\u003cbr\u003eLever stability: ★★★★★\u003cbr\u003eSoundboard carving quality: ★★★★☆\u003cbr\u003eFinish quality: ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValer Nerkararyan is an Armenian luthier recognized for his work on the Qanon. For more than twenty-five years, he has devoted his craftsmanship to instruments built for regular practice, from the first years of learning to advanced playing. His Qanons stand out for their sound quality, stability and reliability, qualities that have earned his work its reputation among demanding musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valer Nerkararyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59809036206412,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/2707\/5404\/files\/qanon-fond-blanc-degrade-symetrique-gusan.jpg?v=1793537068","url":"https:\/\/www.gusaninstruments.com\/products\/armenian-qanon-standard-size-valer-nerkararyan","provider":"Gusan® Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}