Comments on: Hari Chand’s shop

By: Clem Alford

Clem Alford — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 14:18:38 +0000

In reply to David James. Wow so much???

By: Clem Alford

Clem Alford — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 14:17:06 +0000

In reply to Ananda.

My first Naskar sitar was £20 at that time 1968 Rs 380…..now people are paying Rs 45,000 or more. Riki Ram is very expensive as I guess his shop’s location demands a high rent!!
Barun Roy now works from home in Kolkata.

By: renewang

renewang — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 03:03:32 +0000

In reply to harry dalldorf.

hi:
i have a friend in india now.can you give me some pictures?and how much it is?

best regard

By: emanuele nerino

emanuele nerino — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 20:17:33 +0000

In reply to Theodore Ceplina.

Hi Theodore, I just read your request.
Last week, in a way market, I found many things that were a property of an deceased man a that the shopper found in his house.old man was a Beatles fun and he had many Beathel things, as LP45, shirts,signes,glasses etc..There was also a Kartar sitar taht I think is about 1970 in perfect conditions and original!!! I bought it!! I couldn’t believe!!now the problem is that I don’t know what I have to do!!Please Can you help me, you are an expert about sitars!! koukla76@libero.it

By: harry dalldorf

harry dalldorf — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:02:58 +0000

In reply to Theodore Ceplina. Hi ,I happen to have a Vilayat Khan style Katar Chand sitar that I`m thinking of selling.I bought in Dehli in 1992 when it was reputed to be at least 30 to 35 years old.It is very well made with a great sound.Photos available. Regards ,Harry

By: David James

David James — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:08:47 +0000

Thank you very much for your info. I am going to try to re-work my deal right now! I’ll offer to list it on eBay for the seller instead of paying that high price. That was what he wanted in the first place. In a few hours have a look for a vintage Kartar Chand sitar on ebay, then you will see the one I am speaking of. Thanks again for your kind advice. I’ll see if I can acquire it for $50…when elephants fly! dj

By: Ananda

Ananda — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:28:39 +0000

This is a rather heavy price…
But, in case of full decoration, old and mint condition then it can be justified moreless…
In comparison to what Kartar Chand himself has got for this sitar at the time of manufacturing then it is almost unhuman and not right. In the eighties, and before, one could order such a sitar for only Rs.3000 which was about $50 – $75 !!!!

By: David James

David James — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:12:34 +0000

I just acquired a Kartar Chand Sharma sitar w/original case for $2500. Did I overpay? I’m in the Washington DC metro area. Thanks. DJ

By: Theodore Ceplina

Theodore Ceplina — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:02:04 +0000

Hello, in the rare chance you ever know of a Kartar or Hari Chand sitar for sale please let me know. I have two friends here that have instruments by Hari Chand and they are fantastic and put many other makers to shame. My friend Sara has an amazing gandhar pancham sitar by him, my dream instrument if I dare say so. I’m open to other makers of sitar if they are as good as possible. Also looking for old rudra veena too.

Thanks,
Ted

By: Ananda

Ananda — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:32:38 +0000

Yes, there are several: Please take a look at Resourses > Indian Music Teachers (or click here).