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How are the Sitar Frets shaped?

April 26, 2017frets shaped sitar

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How are the Sitar Frets shaped?

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Sitar Frets are cut from a thick brass wire. These pieces are then hammered into an arch shape on a piece of wood. The under side of the wire is filed away so that it is flat. A groove is sawed on either side of the frett so that it can be tied to the sitar with a string.