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6th July 2025, 08:11 PM
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Unknown Instrument
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? |
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15th July 2025, 07:31 PM
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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. |
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15th July 2025, 08:13 PM
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Congratulations !
I wouldn't mind getting a true T'boli lute to learn to play. |
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15th July 2025, 09:13 PM
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I had to look up a T'boli lute;I believe that they are also 2 string ,but much larger.
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17th July 2025, 03:54 PM
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In case anyone wants to hear want this instrument sounds like...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_oQDM2yLG4 |
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17th July 2025, 11:03 PM
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Quote:
 I thought it sounded sort of like a Banjo at first. Surprisingly loud for such a small instrument. |
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18th July 2025, 12:48 PM
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Yeah, same! Not just in sound but also in overall musical style.
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18th July 2025, 03:40 PM
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I believe it's related to the Kudyapi, but significantly smaller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OGH...nnel=LayaRoman |
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