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drac2k 6th July 2025 07:11 PM

Unknown Instrument
 
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I was recently at a Flea Market and I came upon this instrument;It didn't have any strings but it was cheap {AKA the song "Thrift Shop.").
I think that it could be from Indonesia or maybe the Philippines but I don't know.
Does anyone else know for sure?

drac2k 15th July 2025 06:31 PM

Well I solved my own question;Pictured is an Indonesian Batak 2 string lute known as a Hasapi, Kecapi, Hapitan, or a Kwcapi.
There many examples on Youtube of this instrument being played and it has quite a range for only having 2 strings.
PS, mine now has 2 strings and is fully functional much to regret of my Wife.

Battara 15th July 2025 07:13 PM

Congratulations !


I wouldn't mind getting a true T'boli lute to learn to play.

drac2k 15th July 2025 08:13 PM

I had to look up a T'boli lute;I believe that they are also 2 string ,but much larger.

David 17th July 2025 02:54 PM

In case anyone wants to hear want this instrument sounds like...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_oQDM2yLG4

Rick 17th July 2025 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David (Post 298610)
In case anyone wants to hear want this instrument sounds like...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_oQDM2yLG4

Sumatran Bluegrass. ;)
I thought it sounded sort of like a Banjo at first.
Surprisingly loud for such a small instrument.

werecow 18th July 2025 11:48 AM

Yeah, same! Not just in sound but also in overall musical style.

Rafngard 18th July 2025 02:40 PM

I believe it's related to the Kudyapi, but significantly smaller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OGH...nnel=LayaRoman


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