Balalaiker® Sputnik-T russian prim balalaika
A traditional Balalaika with an improved finish. A popular model of a traditional balalaika with a medium and a five-part body. It is popular with lovers of an authentic style of play. A similar type of balalaika was widespread in pre-revolutionary Russia and in Soviet times. The characteristics of the instrument consist of the medium-sized body, bright open sound and laconic decor. Balalaiker Sputnik-T is balanced in its acoustic characteristics. Created according to the impressions of the old five-part balalaikas of artel production. The color scheme reflects the nature of the decoration of the balalaikas of the mid-20th century.
Features
- 3-string Russian balalaika
- Folk Series
- The traditional body shape is five-rivet
- Dimensions - length 687 mm, width 420 mm, depth 115 mm
- Steel strings
- Scale 440 mm, 16 frets
- Resonant spruce top
- Body made of solid maple, birch
- Black tinted finish
- Cover included
- Spare bridge
- Additional set of strings
String tuning options
- balalaika tuning E E A (high) or D D G (low)
- Russian (guitar) tuning D F # A (high) or C E G (low)
- minor scale D F A
- The tuning height can be determined by the wishes of the performer (for songs, for dancing, for calm playing music, etc.)
- The best tuning of the instrument is achieved when the scale (distance from the nut to the bridge) is equal to 435 mm. For more accurate intonation, the stand can be shifted by 1-2 mm
Storage conditions
Temperature from 15 to 25 ° С, relative humidity 50-60%, minimum 1.5m distance from heating devices, avoid direct sunlight or light from powerful lamps, avoid drafts, it is recommended to store the instrument in the included bag or a case