Description
16-Inch Golden Special Teak Shruti Box, Tuned to 440 Hz
Bring a steady, warm acoustic drone to vocal practice, yoga, mantra, bhajan and kirtan with this handcrafted RagaLoom shruti box. Its larger 16-inch teak-wood cabinet offers generous bellows capacity and a rich supporting tone, while 13 individual note controls let you shape a continuous drone from C to C.
Warm acoustic support for voice and meditation
Tuned to the international concert standard of A=440 Hz, this model is well suited to singers, music teachers, sound practitioners and devotional musicians working in the United States, France and worldwide. The Golden Special natural finish highlights the character of the wood, complemented by white note controls, brass fittings and protective corner plates.
Key features
- 13-note range from C to C
- Professionally tuned to A=440 Hz
- Approximate cabinet size: 16 × 12 × 3 inches (41 × 30 × 8 cm)
- Teak-wood construction with Golden Special natural finish
- White note controls for quick visual identification
- Traditional hand-operated bellows for a continuous acoustic drone
- Brass handle, fittings and protective corner plates
- Protective gig bag included
How to use your shruti box
Release the desired note controls, open the bellows and pump evenly with one hand. A slow, consistent motion produces the smoothest drone. Combine compatible notes to support your tonic and fifth, or choose the tonal foundation that best suits your voice or instrument.
Specifications
| Instrument | Acoustic shruti box / surpeti |
|---|---|
| Note range | 13 notes, C to C |
| Tuning reference | A=440 Hz |
| Dimensions | Approximately 16 × 12 × 3 in (41 × 30 × 8 cm) |
| Material | Teak wood |
| Finish | Golden Special natural wood finish |
| Note controls | White |
| Included | Protective gig bag |
Care instructions
Store the instrument in its bag in a dry, temperature-stable space. Avoid direct sunlight, excessive humidity and placing heavy objects on the bellows. Operate the bellows gently and evenly, and wipe the wooden surfaces with a clean, soft cloth.
Frequently asked questions
Does this shruti box require electricity?
No. It is a fully acoustic instrument operated by hand.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. The clearly arranged note controls and simple bellows action make it approachable for beginners while offering the dependable drone experienced musicians need.
What does 440 Hz mean?
It means the instrument is tuned using A=440 Hz as its reference, the widely used international concert-pitch standard.
Is a carrying bag included?
Yes, a protective gig bag is included for storage and transport.
Because this is a handcrafted wooden instrument, natural grain and finish may vary slightly from the photographs. Such variation makes each RagaLoom instrument unique.
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