Beyond the ordinary
Our passion for refined instruments
From Jason Kalidas ...
Indian classical music is my life's work. I have been through the long process of learning what quality instruments are .
Finding out the hard way, learning by trial sand error for many years in my journey with Basuris, Tanpuras and Tabla.
I have gathered my long experience and knowledge and made shop. I have done this to give quality assurance to artists and students so you don't heed to waste years time and money making mistakes. The shop is also supporting the family's of my team of expert makers.
Our assurance ..
About the indian musical instrument market;
It's very difficult in the Indian musical instrument market to get to the premium quality instruments that you want . The market is saturated with cheap creations . Unlike western instruments which rely mostly on reputable branding for quality assurance, the Indian instrument market is way more personal. You need very good knowledge of the instruments and you have to know the right people, and if you are missing just one of those - you are most likely going to end up with mediocre quality at best - many musicians will relate to this while reading !
Here I can guarantee you will find instruments that are extremely difficult to source online and even very hard to find in India itself.
The good news is difference in price from low / medium quality to premium is not a huge gap , You are talking about a few more hundred dollars . Compared to buying premium hand built western instruments , which can run into thousands !!
our word..
My reputation as a public figure is your guarantee of quality here !
I am passionate about music and I love high quality instruments and I want you to have the best . Authentic high-quality. instruments make not only playing better but also leaning , beginners should also have the best , to learn accurately and with inspiration. Do not listen to anyone who tells you that you only need 'student quality' not even your teacher !
You are welcome to contact me for a chat to receive any advice you need on these instruments . We are not a factory taking lots of orders , this is highly personalised , so we have time ! Music is my passion and I love talking about it so theres no obligation to buy .. I am happy to help !
"This instrument is absolutely divine! The workmanship and mastery that goes into these pieces are incredible. The seller was very nice and easy going- even providing me with pictures of the Tanpura's creation along the way, and helping me with tuning after its arrival. Thank you all so much for the hands that worked on such a beautiful work of art!"
Micheal