The sitar is an instrument that fascinates me. I first tried to get one in France through Thomann, but the instrument I received was of very poor quality. So, I decided to travel to India to find one. After arriving in Bangalore, where I couldn’t find what I was looking for, I took an overnight b...

My experience having a tanpura made for me from KS Sitarmaker was very smooth and easy. They created a custom tanpura with my specifications and sent me photos and videos of the process along the way of its creation. I am beyond pleased with the final result. The tanpura is simply beautiful. A work ...

I am very grateful to the family K.s.sitarmaker (Shahabuddin Satarmaker)for good service and quality work. I ordered my sitar from this family as they are the best sitar makers in India. My model I had an additional ornament made to order on the neck (Dandi) and also on the Tumba. I also added a l...

Passionate about Indian music and having acquired flutes, I dreamed of a tanpura and obviously the name Miraj quickly came to the forefront. I contacted K.S.Sitarmaker and I was able to admire the magnificent instruments on the website. I immediately had a very good contact with Kayyum who put all...

The sitar of my dreams has come to life! I approached KS Sitarmaker with a very detailed and specific ask; a flat back electric sitar completely customized and vegan; free of animal parts and they achieved it completely. They were able to beautifully create this instrument with golden doves of pea...

I am absolutely thrilled with this instrument! It is wonderfully rich in sound and beautifully carved, inlaid, and finished. K.s.sitarmaker worked with me to customize the instrument, sent me updates every step of the way, and mailed it with extra strings and a fantastic case. He was very responsive...

I had been looking at sourcing a tanpuri for many years now ~ having sought advice from Europe it was recommended that I go with K.s.sitarmaker ~ the entire process was seamless it was lovely to have Kayyum send regular progressive photographic updates and i am so happy with the Tanpuri they loving...

To describe the experience of ordering an instrument from K.S. Sitarmaker is an experience that is absolutely one of the most incredible I`ve had. The honor and privilege to be able to contact the Sitarmaker family in and of itself is a most powerful thing, and then to be able to watch over the mont...

This treasured instrument made by K.s.sitarmaker has been a wonderful addition to my practice of sound yoga. Every step was made to ensure the style of was suitable for me and lovingly handcrafted and arrived perfectly to Australia. So much attention to detail from the sound of the instrument to t...

I am very pleased with my Ravi Shankar style sitar from KS Sitarmaker. Very beautiful art work and lovely wood color exactly how I had wanted! The instrument was beautifully made within the requested time frame, KS sitar maker ji also sent pictures of the sitar construction progress. The Instrument...

I can easily say that this Sitar is the most special and exciting instrument of my others. Being able to play Raga music is satisfying experience with this Sitar. After long searching period, I found K.S. Sitarmaker and I`m really glad. Kayyum Ji did a great job from start to finish, in all processe...

“Of all the instruments I’ve had in my life, this one has the most special soul! I feel that playing this tanpura is making me a sweeter singer and more calm musician. I feel so grateful to have brought some of the magic of Indian classical music home with me, in such a unique form as this specific ...

I am very happy to have this beautiful instrument made by real craftsman from India it is great thank you very much K.s.sitarmaker,

"I love the raga music from India, and the sound from the sitar. For me, as a begginer, is wonderful to have the chance to play this amazing instrument. I found K.S Sitarmaker thanks to a sitar player from Argentina with a lot of years of experience, and I am very grateful to both. Satisfied t...

Hi friends, this is my fourth Sitar built by KS SITARMAKER they built me the first Sitar two years ago and it was great they are really professionals and so since I like to have many instruments I have always continued with them They all have an extraordinary and distinctive sound. Highly recommende...

I ordered a kharaj-pancham sitar from Kayyum Sitarmaker. He did everything as i asked. The end result is a beautiful masterpiece with excellent sound and material quality. He documented each work phase with a photo, and sent it to me. It was one of the greatest experience of my life. Thank you kayyu...

Hello Kayuum. I wanted to let you know how happy I am with the new sitar you`ve sent. This is my fourth sitar and this is by far the best I`ve had. Every detail is exactly what I asked for and the quality is outstanding. Thank you so much. Very well done

Received my Tanpura today. Excellent packaging and the quality of the instrument is wonderful! Thank you so much k.s.sitarmaker

“I searched an indian classical handmade instrument, that was done with experience, professionalism and devotion. I found more than this! Kayyum make me participate to the process of evolution of the Tanpura I ordered, making it with some personalized details. He was always available to respond to m...

I am very pleased with my Vilayat Khan style sitar from Kayyum Satarmaker! He started making the sitar when i ordered it, and he sent me wonderful progress pictures during construction. The instrument arrived at my home in los angeles in perfect condition; very well packed with a quality case! I ...

Kayyum Satarmaker has made me not only an extraordinary tanpura but also an incredible beautiful piece of art. Every detail is perfect and made with such love and care. Most importantly the sound is beautiful and just perfect. I have also been met with a professionalism throughout the whole process ...

The piece we play and sing is what we want to communicate. Those are emotions of a person that play a very important role. I`m blessed that this wonderful Sitar came in my Music family. I`m soo soo blessed that whatever I wished long back- that how my sitar would be, the design and of particular ...

Loving my sitar Kayyum... Many Thanks to you and your family for creating such a beautiful instrument... . Namaste ??

Very nice professional tonal quality. Thanks Kayyum bhai.

Thanks k.s.sitarmaker for a most amazing - beautiful tanpura instrument from you fabulous workshop!

Kayyum Satarmaker you rock!!! I love my new sitar. Took me half an hour to unpackage it very good paking ! If anyone ever wants a sitar contact Kayyum... I highly recommend his work.