Imported from Turkey, the Saz continues to be an important Turkish folk instrument. This electronic saz has a pickup in the base of the body, next to the decoratively carved sound hole. The 7 metal strings are in two courses of 2 and one course of 3. Saz can have a number of tunings; including CGC, DGC, CFC, EDA, and others. There are 19 tied nylon, movable frets. Soft case included. Bears the Zeynelabidin, Istanbul maker's label. Wood coloring and decorations may vary slightly from the photo. These are individually hand made and will be unique.

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.

Note: Whether you purchase an instrument on-line or from a physical store locally, it is recommended that you change the strings on your new instrument as soon as you receive it. The strings of an instrument both in a store or shipped to you are exposed to air and different environments prior to you receiving it. During this time the strings WILL oxidize, decreasing it's life expectancy and reducing the quality of it's sound. On occasion instruments may even arrive with a broken string, therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings as soon as it arrives. Learning to change strings should be the first lesson learned when embarking on the journey of playing a new instrument.

Features:

• Soft Case Included
• Hand Made In Turkey
• String sets & plectrums are sold separately
• Shipped Insured
• Brand New!