Handcrafted sitars with built-in pickup, shipped worldwide.
Handcrafted sitars from India, shipped worldwide. Choose between a Ravi Shankar-style studio sitar and a Vilayat Khan-style flat-back traveler sitar. Both have a built-in pickup, so you can plug in to a compatible guitar or instrument amplifier for rehearsal, recording or the stage.
Our sitars for sale
Ravi Shankar-style or Vilayat Khan-style?
| Ravi Shankar-Style Studio Sitar | Black Flat-Back Traveler Sitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Ravi Shankar style | Vilayat Khan style |
| Main strings | 7 main playing and drone strings | 6 main playing strings |
| Sympathetic strings | 12–13 | 12 |
| Frets | Movable curved metal frets | Movable curved metal frets |
| Pickup | Built-in pickup with volume and tone controls | Integrated pickup output |
| Body | Compact wooden traveler body, tun wood | Flat-back traveler body, tun wood, black finish |
| Case | Fitted fibre hard case | Extra strings and several mizrabs included |
Both sitars use a traditional jawari-style bridge arrangement, have carved or inlaid decoration, and come with extra strings and several mizrabs. The traveler body is easier to move around than a full traditional gourd sitar. Because each sitar is handmade, small variations in finish, decoration and dimensions are normal.
Not sure which to choose? Read our sitar buying guide, or email us with your questions before you order.
Sitar shipping and returns
Shipping is by FedEx/DHL and is calculated at checkout: a base rate for your country plus $25 for each item. Customs duties and import taxes are not included in the item price or the shipping cost and are paid by the buyer. See our shipping page for every rate. Returns are accepted within 30 days for orders under $600 and within 10 days for orders of $600 or more; the buyer pays return shipping and customs. Full terms are on our returns page.
Shipping to your country: USA · UK · Canada · Australia · Europe. The country pages are written for harmoniums, and the same shipping rates apply to sitars.
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Frequently asked questions
Do these sitars have a pickup?
Yes. The studio sitar has a built-in pickup with volume and tone controls, and the traveler sitar has an integrated pickup output. Both connect to a compatible guitar or instrument amplifier.
What is included with the sitar?
Both include extra strings and several mizrabs. The Ravi Shankar-style studio sitar also comes with a fitted fibre hard case.
What is the difference in string layout?
The Ravi Shankar-style sitar has 7 main strings and 12–13 sympathetic strings. The Vilayat Khan-style sitar has 6 main strings and 12 sympathetic strings.
Do you ship sitars to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe?
Yes. Shipping is by FedEx/DHL and is calculated at checkout from a base rate for your country plus $25 per item. Customs duties and import taxes are paid by the buyer.
Can I return a sitar?
Returns are accepted within 30 days for orders under $600 and within 10 days for orders of $600 or more. The buyer pays return shipping and customs.
Questions before you order?
Email info@ragaloom.com or WhatsApp +91 75033 59491.