Gopichand made of mahogany wood with natural covering and fur edge. 75/80cm. 1-string instrument for overtone music!

🎶 Gopichand in mahogany wood

(also called Ektara or Gopiyantra in some parts of India)

📐 Dimensions:

Total height: between 75 and 80 cm, making it a full-size model, suitable for expressive playing with good sound projection.

🪵 Materials:

Body and neck: solid mahogany wood

Mahogany is known for its tonal richness, sonic warmth and durability.

It also brings a noble look, with deep red-brown veins.

Coating: natural finish, probably oiled or waxed, without glossy varnish.

This allows the wood to breathe and maintains an organic, rustic and elegant aesthetic.

🐑 Special detail:

Fur edge

Aesthetic function: tribal or folk accent.

Acoustic function (possible): slight absorption of high parasitic frequencies or simply for visual and tactile comfort.

🎵 Operation and gameplay:

Single string, stretched over a flexible handle.

By pressing and releasing the side arms, the tension of the string is varied, producing a modulation of the sound ("wah-wah" effect).

Play with fingers or a pick.

Nasal, vibrant sound, often used in Bengali folk music, baul or bhakti.

🎨 Style / use:

An object that is both musical and decorative, thanks to the mahogany and the fur.

Ideal for:

Traditional or experimental musicians

Acoustic or meditative performances

Collectors of handcrafted instruments