Chennai specialists, a musical instrument store ?

cyhiraeth · Jun 4th, 2008, 01:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

The one I bought wasn't too good though. I think it was because I didn't know anything about violins.

Though having a some experience certainly helps, I don't expect to find anything great either, though maybe I'll get lucky

; I understand most of what you'll find in your average Indian music shop is made in China. Though the factory produced Chinese ones are improving, most are not exactly high quality.

I'm mostly looking to have fun shopping, be able to cheer myself up when I'm feeling homesick, and I'll probably donate it to the local elementary school when I get home.

capt_mahajan · Jun 4th, 2008, 02:00

My understanding, from a couple of years ago, was that most (many?) instruments available in India- at least the popular ones- are made in Kolkata.

Certainly true of the sitar, violin and tabla I bought- none of them in Kolkata, btw.

Nick-H · Jun 4th, 2008, 02:02

Violins will be easy to find in Chennai; there a many players and students of carnatic music on the violin.

Hope you'll find time to attend some concrts to see how it is!

cyhiraeth · Jun 6th, 2008, 01:13

hope i'll be able to too! any suggestions on where to go to hear said music on the cheap?

Nick-H · Jun 6th, 2008, 01:23

Many of the concerts are free, due to sponsorship. In 'the season' (December/January) the evening concerts will not be free but there will be plenty of free music going on in the daytime.

Haylo · Jun 6th, 2008, 01:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by all-one-heart

My musician buddies here at home (south of France) need new skins for tablas and mridangs.

Have you checked that skins from Asia can be brought back to Europe? It would be such a shame to find exactly what you were looking for, only to have it confiscated on your return.

Nick-H · Jun 6th, 2008, 02:14

It isn't skins, as in untreated leather, it is an item made from skins.

I know there are countries in the world that might even be that fussy, and I guess it would be a good idea to make sure that one's own is not among them. I know that a lot of these drums, and the spares for repairing and maintaining them, do gettaken to UK.

all-one-heart · Jun 11th, 2008, 16:27

I'm pretty sure that France is ok for bringing back my skins. They are not finneky that way usually, like in the USA...

Thanks for the flashing yellow, though.

As for calling, I'll try. Is it +4 1/2 hours from Paris?

And Nick - H, does your Royapettha store have a phone number?

Thanks to you all for my percussion buddies!

Nick-H · Jun 11th, 2008, 16:42

Sorry; I really should have checked this out earlier for you...

Sruthilaya

Sapthaswara

all-one-heart · Jun 11th, 2008, 18:09

I actually got an answer back today from the musical instrument shop in Chennai! And they have a branch in Pondicherry!

I am jumping around for joy!
Here's their answer:

Dear sir,
Thank you very much for your enquiry,and you are most welcome to our shop. We work Monday To Saturday from 10AM To 8PM. Follwoing are our locations of Retail.

CHENNAI
Musee' Musical
73,Annasalai,
chennai-600 002.
Near:Cosmopolitian club.
Phone No:044-28522780,28516474.

PONDICHERRY
395, Bharathi Street,
Pondy
Tel:0413-2223533,4200780

all-one-heart · Jun 11th, 2008, 18:12

Thanks nick-H. You always check in and answer me. It makes me feel good.

Nick-H · Jun 11th, 2008, 22:49

Pondy may be good, but bear in mind the guys who make the stuff are in Chennai, so if you want anything ordered...

capt_mahajan · Jun 11th, 2008, 23:21

Pondy may also be very small.

They have an outlet in Hyderabad too. A few clavinovas, a couple of guitars and some small stuff. Chennai is ten times the size.

madan80 · Jun 19th, 2008, 10:58

@ Nick- this place (musee musicals) is opposite "Tarapore Towers" on mount road- when proceeding from the beach to Gemini flyover- stick to the left, and as soon as you cross cosmopolitant club- the Gate to musee musicals is on the left. This is next to a chinese restaurant. If you see buhari's hotel - then you have overshot the gate.

all-one-heart · Jun 22nd, 2008, 21:31

Hi madan80.
Is Buharis Hotel OK to stay in? Not too bad and not too expensive?
I might do an overnight thing, near to the music store, why not?
Or are there better options for a hotel near by?

Jun 4th, 2008, 02:02	#18
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	Violins will be easy to find in Chennai; there a many players and students of carnatic music on the violin. Hope you'll find time to attend some concrts to see how it is! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jun 11th, 2008, 16:27	#23
all-one-heart Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FRANCE Posts: 98	I'm pretty sure that France is ok for bringing back my skins. They are not finneky that way usually, like in the USA... Thanks for the flashing yellow, though. As for calling, I'll try. Is it +4 1/2 hours from Paris? And Nick - H, does your Royapettha store have a phone number? Thanks to you all for my percussion buddies! __________________ all-one-heart

Jun 11th, 2008, 18:09	#25
all-one-heart Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FRANCE Posts: 98	Wow! Musee Musical's in Pondy!!!!!! I actually got an answer back today from the musical instrument shop in Chennai! *And they have a branch in Pondicherry!* I am jumping around for joy! Here's their answer: Dear sir, Thank you very much for your enquiry,and you are most welcome to our shop. We work Monday To Saturday from 10AM To 8PM. Follwoing are our locations of Retail. CHENNAI Musee' Musical 73,Annasalai, chennai-600 002. Near:Cosmopolitian club. Phone No:044-28522780,28516474. PONDICHERRY 395, Bharathi Street, Pondy Tel:0413-2223533,4200780

Jun 19th, 2008, 10:58	#29
madan80 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 160	@ Nick- this place (musee musicals) is opposite "Tarapore Towers" on mount road- when proceeding from the beach to Gemini flyover- stick to the left, and as soon as you cross cosmopolitant club- the Gate to musee musicals is on the left. This is next to a chinese restaurant. If you see buhari's hotel - then you have overshot the gate. __________________ Now a certified rally driver!

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Jun 4th, 2008, 02:00	#17
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,113	My understanding, from a couple of years ago, was that most (many?) instruments available in India- at least the popular ones- are made in Kolkata. Certainly true of the sitar, violin and tabla I bought- none of them in Kolkata, btw.

Jun 6th, 2008, 01:13	#19
cyhiraeth Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 33	hope i'll be able to too! any suggestions on where to go to hear said music on the cheap?

Jun 6th, 2008, 01:23	#20
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	Many of the concerts are free, due to sponsorship. In 'the season' (December/January) the evening concerts will not be free but there will be plenty of free music going on in the daytime.

Jun 6th, 2008, 02:14	#22
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	It isn't skins, as in untreated leather, it is an item made from skins. I know there are countries in the world that might even be that fussy, and I guess it would be a good idea to make sure that one's own is not among them. I know that a lot of these drums, and the spares for repairing and maintaining them, do gettaken to UK.

Jun 11th, 2008, 16:42	#24
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	Sorry; I really should have checked this out earlier for you... Sruthilaya Sapthaswara

Jun 11th, 2008, 18:12	#26
all-one-heart Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FRANCE Posts: 98	Thanks nick-H. You always check in and answer me. It makes me feel good.

Jun 11th, 2008, 22:49	#27
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,923	Pondy may be good, but bear in mind the guys who make the stuff are in Chennai, so if you want anything ordered...

Jun 11th, 2008, 23:21	#28
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,113	Pondy may also be very small. They have an outlet in Hyderabad too. A few clavinovas, a couple of guitars and some small stuff. Chennai is ten times the size.

Jun 22nd, 2008, 21:31	#30
all-one-heart Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FRANCE Posts: 98	Hi madan80. Is Buharis Hotel OK to stay in? Not too bad and not too expensive? I might do an overnight thing, near to the music store, why not? Or are there better options for a hotel near by?

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