Description
Authentic original Zeynel Abidin Sazbüş crafted in Istanbul, Turkey. The sazbüş is the ideal hybrid for saz and bağlama players who want the familiar microtonal scale and long neck of a traditional saz paired with the explosive projection, metallic twang, and banjo-like sustain of a cümbüş.
This pre-owned instrument features a spun aluminum resonator bowl with an all-black crackle/textured exterior finish, paired with a matching gloss black synthetic head. It carries the official “Cümbüş / Zeynel Abidin İstanbul 1930” logo on the face and raised “ZEYNEL CÜMBÜŞ TÜRKİYE” lettering embossed around the tension ring. The long, fretted neck allows comfortable playing of regional folk melodies and quarter-tone maqam scales, complete with the signature Zeynel Abidin neck-angle adjustment screw at the heel to easily set string action.
Condition: Super clean pre-owned condition, carefully maintained, fully intact, and structurally solid with only minor cosmetic surface marks from gentle handling. Ready to play.
Specifications:
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Brand / Maker: Zeynel Abidin (İstanbul, Türkiye)
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Condition: Pre-owned / Second-hand (fully functional with character wear from prior use)
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Instrument Type: Sazbüş (Fretted Long-Neck Cümbüş)
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Resonator Body: Textured black crackle-finish aluminum bowl with tension hoop and mounting bolts
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Soundboard: Black synthetic resonator skin with original Zeynel Abidin factory logo
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Neck & Action: Long fretted saz-style neck with mechanical screw-adjustment system at the heel for dialing in action height
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Headstock & Tuners: Slotted headstock equipped with side-mounted 6-peg geared mechanical tuners
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Bridge & Tailpiece: Traditional arched floating bridge and heavy-duty metal tension tailpiece
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Sound Profile: Loud, sharp, metallic resonance that easily cuts through unamplified folk ensembles, street performances, and studio mixes
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Ideal For: Bağlama/saz players seeking a louder, punchier acoustic sound without changing their fingering or playing style
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