SAZ CSS-123 Turkish Baglama

The Shine CSS-123 is a Turkish baglama, the long-necked saz at the heart of Anatolian folk music. It suits both newcomers to the instrument and players who already know their way around the neck. The bowl combines mahogany and maple, topped with a spruce face, the soundboard that carries the instrument’s voice. The result is a warm tone for folk and classical Turkish repertoire.

The frets are adjustable, so their positions can be fine-tuned along the neck. This lets you set up intonation the way you like it and settle into the tuning you play in most. The baglama is strung with nylon strings, which are easy on the fingertips and comfortable for longer practice sessions while you build technique. It is also lightweight and portable, so it moves easily between home practice, lessons and performances.

• Mahogany and maple bowl with a spruce face
• Adjustable frets for fine-tuning positions along the neck
• Fitted with nylon strings for comfortable playing
• Lightweight, portable build for practice and performance