Bina Model 23B Deluxe Harmonium - Burgundy *Blemished 23BDB-1

Bina Model 23B Deluxe Harmonium - Burgundy *Blemished 23BDB-1

BLEMISHED:This traveler model harmonium only weighs 21.7 lbs., and the top of case can fold over to close it. The keyboard pops up for playing and can be easily placed in locked-down position for storage and travel. When closed, the height of harmonium is 8 inches and when open with the keyboard popped up, the height is 13.5 inches. Harmoniums are mainly used as an accompaniment to devotional songs. As with many Indian instruments, the key for the music is selected to best suit the vocals or to set a mood. Although it was invented in France nearly 200 years ago, the harmonium has been extremely popular and strongly embraced by India after it was brought there during the British Occupation.Important Specifications:Accessories Included: Padded gig bagItem Dimensions: OPEN: 23.5" (L) X 13.5" (H) X 13.5" (W); CLOSED: 23.5" (L) X 8" (H) X 12" (W)Bellows: 6 folds that open on the sidesBody:Burgundy stained pine woodKeys: 42 keys (17 black and 25 white)Features: Traveler model Knobs: 9 (4 drones and 5 air controls)Drones: Left to Right: knob #2=C#, knob #4=E flat, knob #6=G#, knob #8=B flatAir Controls: 5 (Left to Right: knobs #1 and #9 control the male reeds, knob #3 and #5 control the bass reeds and knob #7 controls the vibrato.)Number of Octaves: 3.5Tuned To: A=440 Hz (+-5 cents) Pitch can vary significantly with changes in temperature, pumping pressure, and number of keys played simultaneously.Front Reed Bank: 3C to 6F (Male Voice)Back Reed Bank: 2C to 5F (Bass Voice)