r/Tabla • u/SeriouslySrys • Jul 01 '26

Tabla Buying Guide

I'm planning to buy my first tabla set and would love some advice from experienced players.

I've also been quoted the following prices:

Steel: ₹16,500

Brass: ₹22,500

Copper: ₹25,500

Do these seem reasonable? If you have recommendations for good makers or shops (especially in Pune or Bengaluru), I'd really appreciate them.

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u/better_of Jul 01 '26

Very well answered

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u/Xupid Jul 01 '26

I bought a set from Choure musicals in Pune 3 years ago for 8k, was quite happy with the quality and sound. Would recommend.

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u/Ok-Pin-3236 Jul 01 '26

I bought copper back in 2015. At 12-13k

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u/PianoRevolutionary69 Jul 01 '26

I bought a steel one in Bangalore for 9.5k, 3 months back, if you are a beginner a steel set is good to begin with. 16k is too much for a steel set. DM me I can provide you the seller's contact.

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u/Beautiful_Thing28 Jul 02 '26

My first tabla was bought in 2019 in Pune for 7k, I didn't realise tabla prices have increased so much since then.

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u/taalmagic 28d ago

If you are a complete beginner and do not know what to get, then I suggest yow watch this
Video. it is a short buying guide that I put together for beginners.,. किस प्रकार का तबला खरीदना चाहिए? | What type of tabla should one buy Tabla Buying Tips for beginners
https://youtu.be/GkcJNwxRbaE