Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Q: What is Deltar?
    A: Deltar is the latest addition to the musical instrument family. It is a patent and trade mark protected wooden instrument. It was invented by acoustic scientist, Professor M.R. Ali from Weybridge UK.
  2. Q: Is the Deltar a stringed, wind or percussion instrument?
    A: It is a stringed instrument.
  3. Q: How many strings does it have?
    A: Normally twelve strings which can be either specially made for Deltar or normal guitar strings.
  4. Q: Is the Deltar a portable instrument?
    A: Yes, it can be carried by hand. It weights a few kilos and is about 80 centimetres long.
  5. Q: Is the Deltar easy to handle?
    A: Yes, very easy because of its compact size.
  6. Q: How much does the Deltar weigh?
    A: Normally about 2 to 3 kg.
  7. Q: Is the Deltar acoustically loud enough?
    A: Yes, it is quite loud because of its three sided open ended body. By changing the body material, we can directly affect its acoustic features and loudness.
  8. Q: Is the Deltar shorter or longer than a guitar?
    A: The Deltar is shorter than the guitar. Overall length is 80 cm.
  9. Q: If I am a musician, can I play it easily?
    A: Yes, you can play it with ease. You can play it for example with fingers, by picking or sliding a tube. Only your imagination sets the limits how to play Deltar. Some of our test group musicians report it is also possible to use the body as a percussive instrument.
  10. Q: If I am a songwriter, how can the Deltar help me?
    A: The playability of the twelve strings (which can be tuned as desired) can be very creative.
  11. Q: If I want to buy a Deltar, how much will it cost me and where can I buy one?
    A: Please contact an official distributor here
  12. Q: If the Deltar is an invention, is it legally protected?
    A: Yes, the Deltar is well protected by patent and trade mark. Each Deltar has a seal of approval and a serial number.
  13. Q: Why is the Deltar any different to other musical instruments, for example the guitar?
    A: The answer is in the physics. The guitar resembles a lens and the Deltar resembles a prism.
  14. Q: Can I use the Deltar for classical music, country music or pop?
    A: The Deltar is suitable for most types of music. Only your imagination sets the limits of how to use Deltar.

FAQ's

  • What is Deltar?
  • Is the Deltar a stringed, wind or percussion instrument?
  • How many strings does it have?
  • Is the Deltar a portable instrument?
  • Is the Deltar easy to handle?
  • Is the Deltar easy to handle?
  • How much does the Deltar weigh?
  • Is the Deltar acoustically loud enough?
  • Is the Deltar shorter or longer than a guitar?
  • If I am a musician, can I play it easily?
  • If I am a songwriter, how can the Deltar help me?
  • If I want to buy a Deltar, how much will it cost me and where can I buy one?
  • If the Deltar is an invention, is it legally protected?
  • Why is the Deltar any different to other musical instruments, for example the guitar?
  • Can I use the Deltar for classical music, country music or pop?