Hiren Roy sitar sitars by Barun Roy

The first thing you'll notice about Hiren Roy sitars are that they have a new label! The shop on Rashbehari Avenue has been closed and Barun Ray (yes he spells it that way) is working from his shop at home now. We are fortunate to have a good history with him and regularly keep instruments on order. He's not making as many as he used to, these sitars are best for those wanting the "Hiren Roy school of touch". They have a remarkable response, flatter frets, and what is best described as a "butter smooth" tone. In my opinion the action is without equal, especially for those wanting a Nikhil Banerjee type of sound. Barun uses synthetic bridges and fittings made of a special type of Polyester Resin. Many of our Hiren Roy instruments are brought back personally during my yearly trips to Calcutta. All Hiren Roy sitars come with fiberglass cases for both the sitar and top gourd, included in the price.

Please check out the gallery page for pictures of Barun and his workshop.

Please note the output from Barun is much less these days, we get only a few instruments per year and many are pre-sold.

Vintage restored full decoration model (Sold)

Hiren Roy Surbahar (due again early 2012)

New full decoration Kharaj Pancham concert sitar (in stock)

New half decoration (#3) concert sitar (in stock)

New teak Hiren Roy Kharaj Pancham sitar (coming 2012)

Full decoration colored penwork model (1 new and 1 used in stock)

Vilayat Khan style (early 2012)

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Hiren Roy #1 Full decoration Concert Sitar

Aged premium mahogany (tun) wood. Fully carved and decorated in single color penwork. Rosewood Lotus main pegs with inlaid sympathetic pegs. This is Barun Ray's top of the line model. Beautiful tone with the signature half open jawari. The sitar shown is the actual instrument in stock! 13 5/8 inch tabli, a little larger than usual. Comes with a fiberglass MMC hard case with custom backpack type zippered cover included in the price. Also includes fiberglass top tumba case! This sitar has been air shipped (as are all of our instruments) to preserve its quality. (This sitar shows an 'OM' on the penwork, not on the current model).

$2450 + shipping IN STOCK

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Hiren Roy #1 Full decoration Concert Sitar with colored penwork and Garland design.

Aged premium mahogany (tun) wood. Fully carved and decorated in two color penwork with an "OM" on the strike plate. Rosewood Lotus main pegs with inlaid sympathetic pegs. This is a custom order from Barun, we get only one per year and are the only dealer to get these to date. Future instruments will vary slightly, each is unique. A Beautiful tone with the signature half open jawari. Comes with a fiberglass hard case included in the price. This sitar has been air shipped (as are all of our instruments) to preserve its quality.

$2575 + shipping IN STOCK

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1 pre-owned in this model in stock, very low playing time on jawari, just broken in and in good condition. With fiberglass case, it has a 3/4 open sound, nice taraf resonance.

$2275 + shipping IN STOCK

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May also be pre-ordered, please contact us for details.

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Vilayat Khan Style

Beautiful sound, full volume concert sitar with Gandhar Pancham setup.

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Hiren Roy Vilayat Khan style Concert Sitar

Aged premium mahogany (tun) wood. Rosewood Sprial main pegs with plain sympathetic pegs. This is a very fine sitar in the Vilayat Khan style that we waited for and personally picked up in Kolkata this year. Fantastic wood on the tabli, fairly light and a clear tone with great volume for a new sitar. Modern style grommets for the sympathetic strings and synthetic bridges. 13 1/2 inch tabli...Comes with a fiberglass MMC hard case included in the price.

$2100 + shipping Due early 2012. May also be pre-ordered, please contact us for details.

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