Traditional Indian stringed Instrument that was a forerunner of the modern-day Sitar and is still preferred by many to the Sitar.

Both Dilruba and Israj are very similar indian classical instruments and share the same roots with sarangi, but they are more recent (19th century).

Dilruba and Israj have necks similar to sitar, but smaller, with sitar frets and sympathetic strings. The dilruba's bridge is seated on a skin stretched over the body of the dilruba. This rosewood instrument is inlaid front and back. 38" long, it has movable frets, is held upright in your lap and played with a bow like a small bass fiddle. Length between the 2 frets is 26 inches

Most Dilrubas and Israjs have 4 steel/bronze playing strings and 11-15 sympathetic strings. They are both played with a violin bow, or a Sarangi bow (with convex tension) held in the right hand..

4 main strings with geared tuning heads
19 tarbs (Sympathetic strings)
Tasteful two color ornamentation
Hand made instrument
Complete with traditional dilruba bow