{"product_id":"roosebeck-prima-balalaika-rosewood","title":"Roosebeck Prima Balalaika, Rosewood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e3-String Prima\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eTriangular Body\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSolid Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSpruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eTitanium Strings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian folk musicians, Eastern European ensembles, and curious string players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eThe iconic Russian sound, within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe balalaika is one of the most recognizable instruments in the world, and the Roosebeck Prima puts this iconic Russian stringed instrument within reach. The prima is the most common balalaika size, the one used for melody playing in folk ensembles and solo performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"bllp-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"bllp-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"bllp-start\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"bllp-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"bllp-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"bllp-sound\" style=\"max-height: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBright, Cutting, Percussive Voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spruce soundboard delivers bright, cutting tone with the rapid decay that gives the balalaika its distinctive percussive character. Three strings (one steel with ball end, two titanium with straight ends) produce clear, projecting sound that carries well in ensemble and solo settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the titanium strings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titanium strings offer a polished, smooth feel similar to nylon but with brighter tone and increased projection. A modern upgrade over traditional gut or plain nylon.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"bllp-design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Triangular Body, Solid Rosewood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic triangular body shape is built with a slightly curved back in solid rosewood. It's an immediately recognizable silhouette, and one of the most distinctive-looking instruments you can play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 27 inches in length with a 430mm scale, the Prima is comfortable to hold and play whether you're seated or standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the triangle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The balalaika's triangular body isn't just aesthetic. The shape is part of what produces its distinctive focused, percussive tone, very different from a round- or guitar-shaped body.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"bllp-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Rare Instrument, Made Accessible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality balalaikas are hard to find in the US market. The Roosebeck Prima is essential for Russian folk music, Eastern European ensembles, and curious string players seeking something truly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComing from guitar or mandolin?\u003c\/strong\u003e The balalaika is tuned A-E-E (the two lower strings share a pitch). The technique is percussive and rapid, with strumming and triplet patterns that feel immediately distinct from other fretted instruments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"bllp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 (1 steel ball-end, 2 titanium straight-end)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood, triangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~27 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"bllp-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Prima Balalaika ships strung and ready to tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eString Set Installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/balalaikas\"\u003ebrowse all Balalaikas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45009909973128,"sku":"BLLP","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/BLLP_01.jpg?v=1775668717","url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/products\/roosebeck-prima-balalaika-rosewood","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}