Bandura - Ukrainian Traditional Folk String Instrument - $999 - (Toronto, ON)

Vintage Used Bandura (New Banduras go for over $2000). Brand: It is believed to be a Prima Chernihiv Bandura 55 strings, but cannot guarantee it, not an expert. Paperwork stamp is inside the instrument (pics hard to capture through the holes), which shows where it was made. It may be played in concerts, but has to be fine-tuned (these instruments lose tuning during travel and/or shipping). This instrument is big and heavy, made of wood with coloured wood inlay (beige and black). It has a few cracks, scratches and dents (common in these old used instruments and adds a different sound). Approx. measurements are Length: 109 cm or 42.9 inches, Width: 51 cm or 20 inches, Depth 10 cm or 4 inches, about 5-6 kg. SOLD AS IS, doesn't include tuning instrument or books. See photos for details, colours may differ depending on monitors, etc. Payment accepted via PayPal and shipping could go between $100- $380 depending on packaging cost and location, check Shipping Calculator and email me before bidding for shipping options. Shipping rate does not include import/taxes charges, it is paid to country where shipped to and depends on customs, buyer is responsible for any additional shipping/import charges on route. Below are examples of the most common banduras made by the famous Chernihiv factory with their 1988 price in roubles in order to compare the instruments (Factory has since closed):Children's bandura (48 R)Prima Chernihiv bandura (86 R)Concert Chernihiv bandura (220 R)Hand made Concert Chernihiv bandura (350-420 R)Hand made Concert Chernihiv bandura with Shevchenko Bar relief. (450-550 R) Check history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandura - seller doesn't guarantee accuracy

Posted in Toronto, ON, Music Instruments
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