Hemen & Co Tanpura 1966 - Natural
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Type: 4-String Male Tanpura.
Maker: Hemen & Co., Kolkata.
Year: 1966.
Condition: Excellent, All-Original (No repairs or modifications)
Materials: Seasoned tun wood neck and high-grade aged pumpkin gourd.
Markings: Original Hemen & Co. logo and badging on the neck.
An incredibly rare opportunity to own a 1966 Hemen & Co. male tanpura in near-original condition. Built during the lifetime of the late Hemen Sen, this instrument represents the absolute pinnacle of Indian luthiery. Unlike modern mass-produced instruments, this 60-year-old tanpura features wood that has naturally seasoned to perfection. This aging process creates a sustain and harmonic "swirl" that is exceptionally deep, resonant, and responsive. It is a true "concert grade" instrument suitable for the highest level of performance or recording. This piece has been meticulously preserved with no repairs or structural issues. The original Hemen & Co. badging and logo are intact on the neck, verifying its elite provenance.
Condition Details:
- Structural integrity is perfect.
- Authentic "Hemen" resonance with traditional jivari (bridge) sound.
- Cosmetic condition is excellent for its age, showing only light natural patina.
- Has a broken tuning peg on the low octave Sa.
- It h
- as a scratch on the bottom and a microscopic hairline crack above the nut.
- No case.
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