Antin Paplynsky

Paplynsky's instruments had 32-34 strings and were diatonically tuned.

He was a popular bandura maker because of the quality of his instruments.

[2] In 1909 he received a Grand Prix award at the World Trade Exhibition held in Paris.

His instruments were sought after not only in Ukraine, but in Russia and Canada.

Paplynsky's instruments were extremely lightweight and produced a rich and bright sound.

A. Paplynsky
A postcard from Paplynsky to V. Shevchenko in Moscow detailing the fact that he had sent instruments and textbooks to Canada in 1916.