The Weiss Brand Gopichand is imported from India and is about as traditional as you can get. The Gopichand is considered more of a rhythmic instrument and is played by plucking the strings as the legs of the instrument are squeezed together creating a bending drone sound. This sound is instantly recognizable and is heard throughout Indian folk and traditional music.
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I have wanted a non-DIY Gopichand for decades. Unless you want to have it shipped from India and/or pay high prices, then Weiss Gopichand is the best option. I now have both the Gopichands they offer. Both great. Use .007 or .008 guitar string to restring. On this larger one, I'd recommend drilling a small hole through the center of the tuning peg when restringing to hold the string better.
cool instrument and I got good service
A good entry Gopichand for your percussion arsenal...
The string broke on day one, but I expected that. Took the instrument to a music store and got some advice on a replacement string (went for a slightly thicker guitar string), cost $1. It was fun to restring, and now it plays well. It actually belongs to my son, but we all mess with it, and it's a blast to play. I recommend this enjoyable and inexpensive instrument -- just know you might have to buy a new string now and then. 10/10 recommend.
This instrument works great for the second movement of "I-Ching" by Per Norgard.
