{"product_id":"soviet-6-string-balalaika-gold-finish","title":"Soviet 6-String Balalaika – Custom Gold Finish, Wooden Triangular Body, USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet balalaika has six strings in three pairs, a configuration that gives a richer, louder, chorus-like sound than the standard three-string instrument. It has a classic triangular wooden body with a custom gold-painted top and back, and open-gear tuning mechanics. It is aimed at performers who want to stand out and at collectors of Soviet memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-string balalaika (3 courses of 2 strings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, classic triangular shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold paint, custom, on top and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-gear tuning mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR \/ Soviet Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition: the body is solid and the neck is straight. The balalaika shows signs of age, scratches and wear. One string is missing, and the instrument is painted, so please see the photos for the exact cosmetic condition. Professional setup (tuning or string replacement) is recommended after transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalalaikas are among the best-known Russian folk instruments, and a Soviet-made example with a bold gold finish is as much a display piece as a playable one. Its maker is not stated, so the origin is described only as the USSR. Professional setup is recommended tuning or new strings after shipping. With one string missing, it is best viewed as a display instrument or a project for a player who wants a unique look. The gold finish is described as custom, and the maker is not identified. Whether you want a stage instrument or a conversation piece, the six-string layout is what sets it apart from the usual three-string balalaika.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681928216725,"sku":"EBAY-407131997879","price":194.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-6-string-balalaika-gold-finish-1.jpg?v=1791722310","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-6-string-balalaika-gold-finish","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}