Concert grade Russian BALALAIKA prima instrument #2 made by legendary Luther

Up for sale is a beautiful, "special order" level V.Pavlovs Balalaika prima instrument with slightly flamed maple back. Victor is old age but he is still one the best Russian balalaika makers, and he's a legend. V. Pavlovs builds only 2-3 instruments per season, and I'm the only seller who distributes his Balalaikas abroad.

This instrument is brand new and completed in January 2019. The Balalaika is made of old, highest-quality, premium woods  the body is made of old, naturally dried (not kiln-dried) flame maple; the body top is resonant spruce; the neck is combination on woods. Victor told me that he used lumber from Soviet times, and it's approximately 35 years old, so it's super dry and resonant.

This instrument has an outstanding concert-quality sound, has a beautiful tone with complex overtones and extended sustain.

You will enjoy its beautiful tone right at the moment when you'll take it in your hands and play the first chord!!

The craftsmanship and build quality are top notches and yes - this instrument does have that Pavlov's signature balalaika sound that many foreign Balalaika players are looking for. There are no better balalaikas out there, no matter how much money you are going to spend.

The instrument will be shipped in a custom-made case (a $200 value), and the case is included in the auction.