Small santoor
On this santoor modal scales can be arranged over more than three octaves. The small size and the clear, light sound are the distinctive characteristics of this music instrument. The very short, removable light-weight metal legs (limited adjustment) allow this instrument to be played on a meditation pillow, for instance.
Characteristics:
- four-string chorus
- treble bridge at the octave ratio 1:2
- bras bass strings, steel strings over the treble bridge
- available in different woods
- upper resonance board made of a hard wood
- light-weight metal legs, individually removable, freely adjustable height
- instrument case (130 × 47 × 15 cm or 51 × 18.5 × 6 inches) with two compartments
- weight including case approximately 14 kg (31 lbs)
