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drac2k
6th July 2025, 07:11 PM
I was recently at a Flea Market and I came upon this instrument;It didn't have any strings but it was cheap {AKA the song "Thrift Shop.").
I think that it could be from Indonesia or maybe the Philippines but I don't know.
Does anyone else know for sure?
drac2k
15th July 2025, 06:31 PM
Well I solved my own question;Pictured is an Indonesian Batak 2 string lute known as a Hasapi, Kecapi, Hapitan, or a Kwcapi.
There many examples on Youtube of this instrument being played and it has quite a range for only having 2 strings.
PS, mine now has 2 strings and is fully functional much to regret of my Wife.
Battara
15th July 2025, 07:13 PM
Congratulations !


I wouldn't mind getting a true T'boli lute to learn to play.
drac2k
15th July 2025, 08:13 PM
I had to look up a T'boli lute;I believe that they are also 2 string ,but much larger.
David
17th July 2025, 02:54 PM
In case anyone wants to hear want this instrument sounds like...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_oQDM2yLG4
Rick
17th July 2025, 10:03 PM
In case anyone wants to hear want this instrument sounds like...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_oQDM2yLG4

Sumatran Bluegrass. ;)
I thought it sounded sort of like a Banjo at first.
Surprisingly loud for such a small instrument.
werecow
18th July 2025, 11:48 AM
Yeah, same! Not just in sound but also in overall musical style.
Rafngard
18th July 2025, 02:40 PM
I believe it's related to the Kudyapi, but significantly smaller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OGHt50WhcI&ab_channel=LayaRoman