Custom Doff Balalaika Second Master 2016 Gloss Natural

This balalaika is an instrument for the performance of musical composition in the orchestra, in particular in the orchestra its sound can fully reveal. Although in recent time, a large number of musicians say, “if you want to listen to the real sound of the ancient countrylike balalaika - it is necessary to take Balalaika Secunda”, thanks to all 3 metal strings we can hear the same sound as the antique Russian ancient instrument has.

Specifications: 

Model               Doff BSM 

Body size     Secunda

Face deck           Solid spruce 

Rosette               Cut-in wooden, made from different wood species 

Body                    6 sections, typical configuration and dimensions to classical balalaika, sycamore maple 

Purfling               Solid palisander 

Neck                     Plywood palisander  

Bridge bone          Ebony 

Scale length             470-485mm/” 

Amount of frets       24 (albata) 

Neck width at the bridge bone       29mm/” 

Neck width at the 12th fret       37mm/” 

Fretboard and tripod’s material       Palisander, ebony

Protective plate  Redwood

Pin material  High-impact plastic

Mechanics         Metal, enclosed 

Pickup adapter                 It can be installed as an option 

Performance versions     Available version for left-handers 

Packaging arrangement     Balalaika is completed with original box