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 has been invented by the 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 have noticed, that it can even use as a drum and it still sounds great!
10. Q: If I am a songwriter, how can the Deltar help me?
    A: The playability of the twelve strings in such a configuration is creative.
11. Q: If I want to buy a Deltar, how much will it cost me and where can I buy one?
    A: The price of a good hand-made Deltar starts at £2.995. You can buy one from our website or by contacting our sales office in London.
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.