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Vintage Balalaika – Made in USSR – Soviet Era Folk String Instrument
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Lochristi, BelgiumOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 14 sales
Product description
A striking vintage balalaika, crafted during the Soviet era and clearly marked “Made in USSR” on the headstock — a small but telling detail that anchors this instrument firmly in its historical context.
With its iconic triangular body and warm amber-toned lacquer, this piece instantly evokes the musical soul of Eastern European folk traditions. Whether displayed on the wall, placed beside a piano, or styled within an eclectic interior, it carries both sculptural presence and cultural resonance.
The balalaika features:
• Three-string configuration
• Original Soviet tuning mechanism with white plastic knobs
• Industrial factory construction typical of 1960s–1980s USSR production
• Richly lacquered wooden body with beautiful vintage patina
Originally produced for folk ensembles, music schools, and cultural groups across the Soviet Union, instruments like this were part of a broader effort to preserve and promote traditional music.
Today, it makes a wonderful decorative statement piece — ideal for:
• Music rooms
• Bohemian or eclectic interiors
• Restaurants / bars
• Theatre or film styling
• Wall-mounted folk displays
Condition: vintage with age-appropriate wear. Structurally sound as a decorative object; musical playability not tested in detail.
Dimensions:
H 69 cm
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBeige, BrownMaterialWood, MetalNumber of items1Height69 cmWidth43 cmDepth13 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Lochristi, BelgiumOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 14 sales