Vintage Russian Balalaika, in good condition, 1960s-70s in the USSR (Russia)

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Vintage Russian Balalaika, in good condition, 1960s-70s in the USSR (Russia)
Up for auction is this nice Vintage Russian musical instrument balalaika, 3 strings, USSR (Russia, Soviet) with Art painting on the face. In good condition, AS IS due to a previous repair on the top of the neck in the back, as shown in the photos. Still good and solid and sounds great..
This Balalaika is labeled on the inside as pictured, a little fuzzy but it shows some history. The musical instrument is in great condition for its age (All the strings (wires) have been replaced, checked over by a professional, and it’s great and solid. Made in the
1960s-70s in the USSR (Russia)
. An awesome addition to a collection.
A Russian folk three-string plucked musical instrument with a body of triangular shape. Characteristic methods of sound extraction are clattering and tremolo - strikes with the index finger on all the strings at the same time. The most famous Russian instrument, which, along with the harmony, has become one of the symbols of the musical creativity of the Russian people.
Website reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balalaika
The physical size is:
Length: 27”
Width: 17”
depth: 4 1/2”
(All dimensions are close approximation)
Weight (Unpacked): 1 1/2 lbs approximate
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