Baglama or Octave Saz
£735.00
Scale length 750mm or 660mm
Tuning D A D, G D G or G D A
This instrument originated in Greece, and has three double, and sometimes triple, courses. Both long and short scale saz can have quarter tone frets fitted if required. With the tuning D A D it can be played in a similar way to the bouzouki.
The traditional saz has a round, bole-backed body. The instruments I make have a flat back for ease of playing. The frets are set so that the instrument is tuned and played in modern concert pitch.
Baglama or Octave Saz
Scale Length 430mm
Tuning D A D or C G D
Strings gauges used .020w .013p .011p
This instrument has three pairs of strings and is tuned and played one octave above the standard Saz.
Long Scale Saz
Scale Length 750mm
String gauges used .024w .016p .011p
Short Scale Saz
Scale length 660mm
String gauges used .030w .020p .012p
The West End Shows Chicago and Lord of the Rings have used my instruments
