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Turkish Baglama Saz, Short-Neck

Turkish Baglama Saz, Short-Neck

SKU:SAZ010

Regular price $169.00
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The Baglama Saz features 7 strings, two courses of 2 and one course of 3. The nylon frets are movable. This saz features a port that opens on the side and acts as a sound hole for the player.

A nice, padded nylon case included. String sets and plectrums are sold separately.

Wood coloring and decorations may vary.

Handmade in Turkey

Approximate Specifications:

Overall length 38-40 inches

Body length: 16 inches

Body Width: 9-10 inches 

Body depth: 9 - 11 inches 

Scale length (nut to bridge): 28 inches

The most frequently used tuning, from high to low pitch, is: A D G, where A is a 3-string course.

*NOTE* Please expect the high gloss finish on the Turkish Saz to show dimples in the light. A perfectly smooth, unblemished, finish is nearly impossible to obtain with the technology employed in the Old-World finish process. These are handmade instruments and such dimples are common and unavoidable.

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