[Please note - leaks have been covered with bellows tape, the instrument is in fair playing condition.]
A manual shruti box top refers to the upper panel of this Indian musical drone instrument, featuring levers or flaps that control selected reed notes, allowing you to pump the bellows underneath to produce a continuous, resonant drone, ideal for Indian classical music, yoga, or meditation. Key aspects are the note selection (usually a tonic & fifth), a double-fold bellow for consistent air, and a lap-top design for portability, with models available in solid wood like teak for rich sound.
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