Duduk Tenor A – Karen Hakobyan

Immerse in the soulful melodies of a genuine Armenian Duduk. Handcrafted with precision by Yerevan's master craftsman, Karen Hakobyan, renowned for creating legendary Duduks for Djivan Gasparyan and Gladiator film.

This professional stage quality instrument is perfectly tuned to the Standard A Tenor and is crafted from apricot wood, a local resource that lends its distinctive timbre to the Duduk's sound. Each full set comes complete with a premium Ghamish. With this signed masterpiece by Hakobyan himself, you'll not just play music, but you'll experience the enchanting heritage of Armenia.

A duduk's quality significantly depends on the craftsmanship that goes into its making. The duduks at EthnicTune.com are a testament to this. Each piece is painstakingly handcrafted by master artisans in Armenia. Apricot wood, revered for its warm and resonant tone, forms the heart of these instruments. The intricate process doesn't stop there. Each duduk is then meticulously tuned to perfection, ensuring the highest standards of sound and durability. That's why we offer only the best duduks made by the best masters in Armenia.

About Karen Hakobyan

EthnicTune showcases the authentic Armenian duduk crafted by Karen Hakobyan, a renowned musician whose duduks are favored by performers like Djivan Gasparyan and Pedro Estache. Karen Hakobyan's duduk was famously featured in the Gladiator film soundtrack performed by Maestro Djivan Gasparyan. Graduating from a music school's piano department, Karen continued his studies in national instruments at the Pedagogical Institute in Yerevan.

Starting as a student performing concerts in various countries, he later joined the Armenian State Ensemble for National Instruments as a shvi, a traditional Armenian instrument player. In 1982, the national wind ensemble Tkzar was founded by Karlen Mirzoyan to preserve Armenian culture through traditional and modern instruments. Karen Hakobyan joined the ensemble in 1985, captivating international audiences with his unique talent of playing multiple wind instruments simultaneously.