Roosebeck Balalaika User Manual

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Instrument Care
Accessories
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Many of our musical instruments use a shellac or lacquer nish.
Here are some simple steps to care for these instruments:
- Avoid extremes of temperature and humidity.
- Avoid leaving in direct sunlight for long periods of time.
- Avoid solvents, such as alcohol or acetone.
- Avoid placing objects on top of your musical instrument.
- Avoid using abrasives that may scratch the nish.
- For regular dusting, a dry so cloth is best.
- Use a quality furniture polish or furniture oil when
needed.
- Store your instrument inside a carry case to help protect
against dust and accidental damage.
Instruments with unnished, or raw, wood parts require special
care. ese items may be more prone to damage from extremes
in temperature and humidity. Heat, sunlight, and overly damp
or dry conditions may cause warping or cracking. A clear or
neutral paste wax may be used to protect raw wooden parts with
minimal change to the sound quality.
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Balalaika

Roosebeck Balalaika Specifications

General

Type	Balalaika
Brand	Roosebeck
Number of Strings	3
Body Material	Multiple Hardwoods
Neck Material	Maple
Fretboard Material	Rosewood
Tuning	E-E-A
Size	Prima
Top Material	Spruce
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood

Summary

Instrument Care

Accessories

Before You Play

Tuning your Balalaika

Guide to bridge positioning and tuning Balalaika strings.

Holding your Balalaika

Recommended posture for playing the Balalaika comfortably.

Playing your Balalaika

Explains strumming, tremolo, and pizzicato techniques for playing.