Gül Model Long Neck Saz (Uzun Sap)

Description

An artisan-crafted long-neck saz distinguished by its expressive natural wood figure and signature carved rose/lotus soundhole (gül kafes). Built for balanced acoustic projection, warm sustain, and fluid microtonal playability, this instrument is designed for traditional folk melodies, Dengbêj storytelling, and regional modal repertoire.

The bowl is constructed from selected tone wood showcasing bold, flowing dark-and-gold grain patterns finished in a protective high gloss. Positioned on the upper side is the hallmark openwork floral soundhole rosette (gül), which enhances acoustic air movement while serving as a direct acoustic monitor for the player.

The soundboard features a clean, natural straight-grain acoustic top with a floating wooden bridge and a traditional tailpiece anchor. Its smooth, light natural neck is strung with precision-tied microtonal frets, accented with contrasting fret-marker dots along the fingerboard to assist with quick position shifts. The peghead is fitted with dark, sculpted hardwood friction pegs that provide strong contrast against the light headstock and allow steady, fine-tuned pitch adjustment.

Specifications:

• Model: Gül Model Long-Neck Saz (Uzun Sap)

• Bowl / Body: Gloss-finished tone-wood bowl with prominent natural flame and marble grain figuring

• Soundhole: Side-mounted carved rose/lotus (gül) acoustic lattice rosette

• Top / Soundboard: Selected natural acoustic tone wood with clean linear grain and floating bridge setup

• Neck: Natural light-wood long neck with integrated black position dot markers

• Frets: Tied microtonal frets calibrated for authentic Kurdish, Turkish, and regional modal scales

• Tuning Pegs (Burgular): Sculpted dark hardwood friction pegs (3×3 arrangement) on a natural wood headstock

• Ideal For: Solo acoustic performance, modal folk accompaniment, home practice, and players seeking a distinctive natural wood aesthetic with a side-facing soundhole