Paloma SBJG Pro Electronic Shahi Baaja with Soft Case & Pickup - Green

Professional, Paloma brand, electric shahi baaja.  This instrument combines a 5 string bulbul tarnag with an integral 10 string swarmandal.  The solid body is made of toon wood (Cedrela Toona). 

There are 3 drone strings that run between the 2 main strings and the 10 swarmandal style strings. The 2 main strings are strummed or plucked by the right hand, while the fingers of the left hand depress the keys to change the notes.  The 30 typewriter-style keys are coded black and white, similar to piano keys.  The 10 drone strings are strummed like a swarmandal.

The instrument comes with all required cords and accessories and is compatible with most guitar amplifiers.   There is a double pickup with tone and volume control.  The instrument is over 36-inches long.

Tune the shahi baaja to C. The 2 melody strings tuned to G. The third white key from the bottom is your tonic C. The 3 strings are the drones; tune these to C-G-C.  The 10 string representing the swarmandal can be tuned from low to high: C-C-C-Eb-F-G-G-Bb-C-C.  You may find many tuning that works.

Accessories Included:

• Soft case.

SPECIAL NOTE ON STRINGS:

There is no warranty on the strings. Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final leg of your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star you may need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.