Natan Paradise
I love my Vadjraghanta V.G.9, Roman minor scale. made from «9 metals alloy.» That’s the bottom line. I wanted to wait until I had played it for month to write this review, and I am happy to say that after a month, I love it even more. I am a beginning player, so it took about a week until I developed «the touch.» It truly is well-described as touching a finger to a hot stove. Now that I have «the touch,» my instrument rings clearly—and quite loudly if I want it to. It easily fills the house. The notes are very accurately tuned, with clear overtones. And of course, the instrument is extremely beautiful to look at. The engraving also helps orient me as I play. I am not tall, by the way, so the instrument is a bit too large to fit on my lap comfortably. I ended up going to the local music store to buy a snare drum stand ($49 U.S.) I put short segments of foam pipe insulation on the prongs of the snare drum stand so the prongs would not interfere with the resonance, and the result is an incredible tone that rings loud and clear.
The whole process of buying the instrument was also a pleasure. Ruslan provided patient, accurate and helpful information and guidance. Everything arrived exactly as promised, and on exactly the schedule that was promised. The carrying case, by the way, was much better than I had expected—very sturdy and comfortable. I am happy to report that Vadjraghanta provides quality all around—quality service, a quality instrument, and quality accessories.
They have my highest recommendation.
Natan Paradise, St. Paul, MN USA. 22.06.16
