Persian-instrument setup & repair

Setups, fretwork and repairs for tar, setar and tanbour.

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Repair prices.

Reviewed October 2026. Parts, materials and setup are extra unless noted.

Tar setup or repair

Tar

Tied frets, skin, bridge and structure are assessed together.

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Setar setup or repair

Setar

Tied frets, bridge, nut and structure are assessed together.

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Tanbour setup or repair

Tanbour

Tied frets, bridge, nut and structure are assessed together.

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When this repair helps.

  • Tied frets that have shifted or worn
  • Difficult action or unstable tuning
  • Nut, bridge or skin-related problems

What’s included.

  • Tied-fret and fingerboard assessment
  • Nut, bridge and string-path review
  • Structural and skin condition check