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$104 Box Tanpura (from eBay) - similar to a CBG

Posted by Poorness Studios on February 15, 2022 at 10:04am

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I thought this might spur some inspiration for some folks cuz it's really similar to a CBG.BTW, I'm not 100% recovered yet, but I am feeling a bit better so I decided to unbox this package. It's my first time playing a Tanpura, so I don't claim to be an expert.This is an inexpensive 4-string box Tanpura made in India and sold on eBay. It is not a high quality instrument by any means. These are typically tuned Root - octave - octave - fifth.

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Poorness Studios February 16, 2022 at 6:36pm

Ha ha. Nice pun.
t-belly johnson February 16, 2022 at 6:28pm

After lots of searching I have worked out how this thing can be utilised for western music! I`m definitely going to build one now just to be able to make some strange, eerie tones, when playing along with mates. It`s more or less like a harp but, of course, not so many notes but as long as you`re in the right key it`ll sound good...well at least different!

Sorry if I`ve droned on ;)
t-belly johnson February 16, 2022 at 6:28pm

After lots of searching I have worked out how this thing can be utilised for western music! I`m definitely going to build one now just to be able to make some strange, eerie tones, when playing along with mates. It`s more or less like a harp but, of course, not so many notes but as long as you`re in the right key it`ll sound good...well at least different!

Sorry if I`ve droned on ;)
Poorness Studios February 16, 2022 at 6:16pm

That's a really cool idea!
the anonymous pick February 16, 2022 at 6:15pm

Ok... you totally need to get one of Shanes organ pipes and make one from that .

DO IT . I DOUBLE DARE YA ;-)
Poorness Studios February 16, 2022 at 8:19am

History always repeats AD. Again and again. LOL. I definitely think the bridge is the most difficult part. Other than that... the design is pretty simple.
A.D.EKER February 16, 2022 at 8:14am

Hi there Kale its fun to see how history is repeating it self when i read your piece on the Box Tumpura,it reminds me off a fjew years ago i did a piece on the chicorie Bridge on a CBG to get the sitar effect ,if im not mistaken AGP# did a follow up on that by building one to, in the quest for sound ,we all travel along the same roads apperently ! just so you know ! here are some pictures!
Poorness Studios February 16, 2022 at 7:59am

Thanks Doug, t-belly, and AGP. I'm glad this one got some creative juices flowing. That was what I hoped for. We may see a surge of tanpura videos soon. LOL. And you are correct Doug. I'm constantly learning about new string instruments from different countries.
Doug Thorsvik February 15, 2022 at 11:05pm

Well that was off the beaten track Kale. Very interesting! I was amazed at all the various stringed instruments from around the world at the Music Instrument Museum in Phoenix. I saw the lollipop version there, but don’t remember this one. Well worth the visit, but it did not take long to be overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of instruments to take in.
t-belly johnson February 15, 2022 at 9:50pm

I`ve already priced a Tanpura bridge as this seems to be the most important piece of the build ( judging by the build quality)

Thoman UK do them for less than £10, $13/14. A set of 4 strings are just £ 6, $8 !

So I`m guessing you can build a decent Tanpura for around £25...$34 !

Got to be worth a dabble I think ;)

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