{"product_id":"armenian-tar-arshak-isakhanyan","title":"Armenian Tar | Mulberry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\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 string: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble courses: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSympathetic courses: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal strings: 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuning pegs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9, the sympathetic strings being tuned together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuning:\u003c\/strong\u003e ...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange (natural tuning):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom C3 to D6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree octaves and a second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e A = 440 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString length (nut to bridge):\u003c\/strong\u003e ...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of frets:\u003c\/strong\u003e ...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e All levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoundboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calf heart membrane\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 ...\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\u003eSoundbox: Mulberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: ...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning pegs: 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\u003eSoundboard: Calf heart membrane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: 9 plain steel, 2 wound steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Ebonite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret material: ...\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\u003eTotal length: 95 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundbox width: 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundbox depth: ...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout case: 2.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith gig bag: 4 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 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 \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 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 \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eour guide to choosing your Tar\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 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.\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\u003eMovable fret precision: ★★★★★\u003cbr\u003eMembrane quality: ★★★★★\u003cbr\u003eMembrane gluing quality: ...\u003cbr\u003eFinish quality: ★★★★☆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArshak 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo de présentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a3jfKauAgGA?si=wmC9v3SmXUzzMFTu\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arshak Isakhanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52714537615692,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/2707\/5404\/files\/tar-fond-blanc-degrade-symetrique-gusan.jpg?v=1793629544","url":"https:\/\/www.gusaninstruments.com\/products\/armenian-tar-arshak-isakhanyan","provider":"Gusan® Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}