Russian Traditional Balalaika Prima, 4 Strings, Balalaiker

Balalaika 4S – the special series of signature balalaika with twice the first string. This kind of balalaika appeared in Russia in the XVIII century and remained extremely popular for three centuries. The last models of 4-string balalaika disappeared from the factory price lists in the mid-1960s and again restored at The balalaika Manufactory after a 50-year break. The case of the seven of staves made according to historical technologies. Fingerboard treated in a special way, which made it particularly resistant to contamination and abrasion. Elongated 450mm beaker adds convenience when playing. Warm and pleasant to the touch, brass frets enrich the sound with a special velvet shade. The upper deck is made of resonant spruce with excellent acoustic characteristics. The stand is created with the help of a sample of the mid-20th century.

The body of the seven sections is made by historical technology. The fingerboard treated in a special way, making it especially resistant to dirt and friction. The elongated 450mm scale adds convenience to the playing. Warm and pleasant to the touch, brass frets enrich the sound with a special velvet tone. The bridge is designed using the sample from the middle of the 20th century.

Body: 7 rivets, size prima. Beaker: 450mm. Materials: beech, maple. Upper deck: resonant spruce. Edging: cherry. Neck: beech. Fingerboard: maple. Frets: 16, brass. Stand: beech. Peg line mechanics: single, open. Strings: 4 metal. Color: natural. Finish: semi-Matt lacquer.