Armenian Tar | Mulberry
Presentation
Designed by luthier Arshak Isakhanyan, this Armenian Tar follows the traditional construction of the instrument. It is intended for musicians of all levels, from beginners to professional players. The instrument has eleven strings, arranged as one single string, three double courses and two sympathetic courses, and covers a range of three octaves and a second, from C3 to D6. Its mulberry soundbox is closed by a calf heart membrane soundboard, and its boxwood neck carries movable frets.
Specifications
The instrument
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String courses:
- Single string: 1
- Double courses: 3
- Sympathetic courses: 2
- Total strings: 11
- Tuning pegs: 9, the sympathetic strings being tuned together
- Tuning: ...
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Range (natural tuning):
- From C3 to D6
- Three octaves and a second
- Reference pitch: A = 440 Hz
- String length (nut to bridge): ...
- Frets: Movable
- Number of frets: ...
- Level: All levels
- Soundboard: Calf heart membrane
- Finish: Polished, dark varnish (dark oak look)
- Country of manufacture: Armenia
- Signature: ...
Materials and dimensions
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Woods:
- Soundbox: Mulberry
- Neck: Boxwood
- Fingerboard: ...
- Tuning pegs: Walnut
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Other materials:
- Soundboard: Calf heart membrane
- Strings: 9 plain steel, 2 wound steel
- Bridge: Ebonite
- Tailpiece: Brass
- Fret material: ...
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Dimensions:
- Total length: 95 cm
- Soundbox width: 20 cm
- Soundbox depth: ...
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Weight:
- Without case: 2.5 kg
- With gig bag: 4 kg
Included with the instrument
The Tar comes with a gig bag fitted to its dimensions (weight: 1.5 kg) and a bone plectrum. Learn more about the Tar, its musicians and its musical world on our dedicated page.
Quality control by Gusan Instruments
Every Tar 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, membrane), as explained in our guide to choosing your Tar.
Before shipping, every instrument undergoes a quality inspection by Gusan Instruments, adapted to its type. For the Tar, we check the stability of the tuning pegs, the tension of the membrane and the quality of its gluing, the correct positioning of the movable frets, the absence of unwanted sounds, and the overall build quality and assembly of the instrument.
Each 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.
Overall sound: ★★★★★
Tuning peg stability: ★★★★★
Movable fret precision: ★★★★★
Membrane quality: ★★★★★
Membrane gluing quality: ...
Finish quality: ★★★★☆
About the maker
Arshak Isakhanyan is an Armenian luthier from Goris, a town where the tradition of Tar and Kamancha making is passed down. A musician himself, he plays in an ensemble of the Public Radio of Armenia and also teaches music. He devotes his craftsmanship to instruments built for regular practice, known for their sound quality, stability and reliability.
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For any question or difficulty after receiving your instrument, our customer service team is available to review your request carefully. Each situation is reviewed individually, with the aim of offering you the most suitable solution.
For more details, please see our Return, Exchange and Refund Policy.
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