Anyone know where to buy a Rubab in the US?

[afghan]

http://stores.ebay.ca/buy-raagini/Bu...sub=1667726013

i have found some on ebay, i dont they are quality ones the prices are funny as well, very poorly indian made.

how much is a rabab worth anyway, a good quality one made in afghanistan or pashtunkhwah?

i might be able to import few into north america.

[Tjanaparh]

It does depend on if you want decorated ones or not. Simple ones are cheaper.
Also the size and number of strings plays a role.

Rubab has generally 3 main strings, but you can have a rubab with up to 6 main strings.
Also the number of sympathetic (side strings) vary (mostly from 12 to 15, but there are rubabs with 9 or 16-17 sympathetic strings too).
The size plays an important role, smaller or medium rubabs are used more for folk , bigger more for classical compositions.

The indian made ones are mostly frettless and different than the ones You may seek.

A quiet good but simple (without motherpearl) rubab You should be able to get with around 200-400 $ as I know.
I know a good seller from Peshawar, he sells also from internet, so if you need any contact, i can give it.

[RevolutionThroughReason]

Perhaps thee best would be to contact Homayoun Sakhi, he lives in the US and is quiet strong of the newer Rubab players. I heard only the best for him. The teachers in europe on the other side do not really seem to teach well. I know also one person from Peshawar who designs and plays rubab and is quiet kind, perhaps can give video lessons. If you want I give You his mail.

He's my favorite rubab player ...and he learned from his father Ghulam Sakhi, who ws also a legend, but HIS father's teacher is Ustad Muhammad Omar, who is an Afghan legend

[Tjanaparh]

He's my favorite rubab player ...and he learned from his father Ghulam Sakhi, who ws also a legend, but HIS father's teacher is Ustad Muhammad Omar, who is an Afghan legend

Why do You say " was", isn't his father still alive?
I never heared however recordings from Ghulam Sakhi, but I love those great older masters like Ustad Muhammad Omar and Ustad Rahim Khushnawaz.
On the other hand Homayoun Sakhi is so great for his innovations. I admired him so much from the times I learned about him, and it was him who mAde me love rubab music.

Look here at the interview of Ghulam Sakhi:

МУЗЫКА СФЕР - Ghulam Sakhi: Maestro of Rabab

[RevolutionThroughReason]

Why do You say " was", isn't his father still alive?
I never heared however recordings from Ghulam Sakhi, but I love those great older masters like Ustad Muhammad Omar and Ustad Rahim Khushnawaz.
On the other hand Homayoun Sakhi is so great for his innovations. I admired him so much from the times I learned about him, and it was him who mAde me love rubab music.

Look here at the interview of Ghulam Sakhi:

МУЗЫКА СФЕÐ* - Ghulam Sakhi: Maestro of Rabab

Well I meant was because he's not as much in the spotlight now a days. I have a CD of Ustad Mohammad Omar, brilliant.

[Tjanaparh]

I have also one CD of him, and some other rubab masters too and for sure they are of my favourite musicians.

[RevolutionThroughReason]

is this the one you own?

[Tjanaparh]

Yes sir, I have the same