A Weissenborn Sitar? Hmmm

Larry Carlson · Post by **Larry Carlson** » 6 Feb 2016 6:00 pm

Ok.....I admit I am always snooping for something new to mess with but I have never seen anything like this.
No.......I am not buying one but I admit my brain did go "WOW" for a second. Then sanity moved in and took over.
Just thought I would share my odd little discovery and if anyone had any thoughts on it.
Kind of looks like I would be tuning it until next Saturday.....

Link to Amazon.com for Australian made Mohan Veena

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 7 Feb 2016 2:29 am

Definitely cool enough to make you want one. Who woulda thunk?

Erik Alderink · Post by **Erik Alderink** » 7 Feb 2016 7:47 am

Steel guitar is used throughout Indian classical music.
Van Shipley is a good gateway into that world. A quick YouTube search
Brings up countless videos.
Closed minded types need not inquire...

Larry Carlson · Post by **Larry Carlson** » 7 Feb 2016 8:08 am

Erik Alderink wrote: Closed minded types need not inquire...

I was told that if I had an open mind my brains would fall out.
So.................

Allen Hutchison · Post by **Allen Hutchison** » 7 Feb 2016 2:24 pm

Pity dey kain't spellz Straya proppa!

Jeff Spencer · Post by **Jeff Spencer** » 9 Feb 2016 8:22 am

Allen!! I am not sure many know where we are let alone spell it . That being said the Mohavina is the truly an inspiring instrument. Harry is an inspiration

http://youtu.be/iScMAUb6gZc

Larry Carlson · Post by **Larry Carlson** » 9 Feb 2016 9:42 am

Jeff,

Thanks for posting that url.
I honestly have never seen a Mohan Veena before let alone hear one being played.
But then again I just entered the lap steel world so I don't know just about everything.

Very fascinating and beautiful instrument.
However, tuning for me would be a day job......

Jamie Mitchell · Post by **Jamie Mitchell** » 9 Feb 2016 9:46 am

Debashish Bhattacharya.
http://youtu.be/yTb740opU6M

imo, almost without peer in the non-pedal world.

j

Kelvin Monaghan · Post by **Kelvin Monaghan** » 9 Feb 2016 11:27 pm

Debashish plays his own design called a Chaturunghi,I had the pleasure to spend some time with him last year,his skill is beyond belief,the Indian players technique is so advanced ,check out Hindustani lap steel.Harry Manx plays a Mohan Veena with a western feel. Cheers

Jeff Spencer · Post by **Jeff Spencer** » 10 Feb 2016 3:55 am

Yes Debashish is really a master. Sorry about the poor spelling in my post. I do like how Harry fuses the styles. Seen him live several times and he does not disappoint in my view.

Jamie Mitchell · Post by **Jamie Mitchell** » 10 Feb 2016 5:37 am

yeah, i really dig Harry's playing and vibe.
there used to be some BBC videos of him and Lindley playing a gig together online. looks like they got taken down. bummer, that was a cool duo...

j

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 10 Feb 2016 7:27 am

Here's more information about the mohan veena, invented by Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.

Mike Brenner · Post by **Mike Brenner** » 10 Feb 2016 8:13 am

here are a couple of my experimentations w a Chaturangui:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHSWTOfkk9I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1vLv6enr1Q

i mostly play lap/dobro, some pedal, but this instrument really captivates me. hope you enjoy, mike

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 10 Feb 2016 9:39 am

My friend Grant Wickland on Salt Spring Island, BC has added two different resonator veenas modelled on the Mohan Veena to his impressive selection of instruments. Check out his website:

http://wicklandinstruments.com

Harry Manx also lives on Salt Spring and has at least one of these instruments.

Tom Wolverton · Post by **Tom Wolverton** » 10 Feb 2016 10:18 am

Coming to San Diego, mid-march

Jeff Spencer · Post by **Jeff Spencer** » 11 Feb 2016 3:36 am

Thanks for all the links guys. Never stop learning with this information sharing!! Harry also plays a resophonic mohan veena. It may be one of Grants???

Jeff Spencer · Post by **Jeff Spencer** » 11 Feb 2016 3:40 am

Well done Mike. Going to be watching more of your stuff!! Nice work mate!

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 11 Feb 2016 4:15 am

My Slide Rules book lists the gauges and tunings for the Mohan Vina and Chaturangui.

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 11 Feb 2016 5:30 am

Jeff, yes that is a Grant Wickland instrument that Harry Manx plays. They live on the same island on the coast of British Columbia.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 11 Feb 2016 6:54 am

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 11 Feb 2016 6:58 am

Nice picture Andy! Here's a link to a picture of Harry with a Wickland instrument. I can't figure out how to post the picture directly. http://theborderlinelondon.com/listings ... arry-manx/

Mike Brenner · Post by **Mike Brenner** » 11 Feb 2016 9:25 am

cheers Jeff thanks for checking it out