This small sitar with a round body in a guitar format offers a unique experience for musicians wishing to explore Eastern sounds with a familiar feel. With its 6 strings tuned like a standard guitar and a 24.75-inch scale length, it is perfectly suited to guitarists looking to learn to play the sitar without complexity. Its Lipstick single-coil pickup and volume and tone controls make it possible to adapt the sound during rehearsals, in the studio, or on stage, delivering an authentic, warm tone. Its Sunburst finish and “Thermometer”-shaped headstock add a distinctive aesthetic touch.
| Format | Round body in a guitar format |
|---|---|
| Headstock shape | Thermometer |
| Number of strings | 6 |
| Tuning | Like a guitar |
| Scale length | 24.75 inches |
| Number of frets | 21 |
| Bridge | Gotoh Sitar |
| Pickup | Lipstick single-coil |
| Controls | Volume and tone |
| Finish | Sunburst |
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