Caucasian Saz | Short Neck | Mulberry
Presentation
Selected andrestored by Gusan Instruments, this Caucasian Saz follows the traditional construction of the instrument. It is intended for beginner and intermediate musicians and, with its simple finishes, offers a reliable and affordable instrument for regular practice.
Specifications
The instrument
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String courses:
- Single strings: 0
- Double courses: 0
- Triple courses: 3
- Total strings: 9
- Tuning pegs: 9
- Tuning: ...
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Range (natural tuning):
- From C3 to D5
- Two octaves and a second
- Reference pitch: A = 440 Hz
- String length (nut to bridge): ...
- Frets: Movable, nylon
- Number of frets: ...
- Level: Beginner to intermediate
- Soundboard: Wood
- Finish: Polished, clear varnish (light oak look)
- Country of manufacture: Armenia
- Signature: None
Decoration
- Mother-of-pearl inlays: ...
- Moldings: ...
- Inlaid purfling: ...
Materials and dimensions
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Woods:
- Soundbox: Walnut
- Soundboard: ...
- Neck: Boxwood
- Fingerboard: ...
- Tuning pegs: Walnut
- Bridge: Boxwood
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Other materials:
- Strings: 7 plain steel, 2 wound steel
- Frets: Nylon
- Tailpiece: ...
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Dimensions:
- Total length: 70 cm
- Soundbox width: 20 cm
- Soundbox depth: ...
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Weight:
- Without case: 1 kg
- With gig bag: 2 kg
Included with the instrument
The Saz comes with a gig bag fitted to its dimensions (weight: 1 kg) and a plectrum. Learn more about the Saz, its musicians and its musical world on our dedicated page.
Quality control by Gusan Instruments
Every Saz is made in Armenia using traditional lutherie methods. As with any instrument from a traditional workshop, it may show particularities inherent to manual work and differ slightly from the photos (wood grain, color, inlays), as explained in our guide to choosing your Saz.
Before shipping, every instrument undergoes a quality inspection by Gusan Instruments, adapted to its type. For the Saz, we check the stability of the tuning pegs, the correct positioning of the movable frets, the absence of unwanted sounds, and the overall build quality and assembly of the instrument.
Each maker, workshop and range has its own manufacturing standards and specific characteristics. The ratings below apply to this model.
Overall sound: ★★★★☆
Tuning peg stability: ★★★★★
Fret precision: ...
Decoration quality: ★★★★★
Finish quality: ★★★★☆
About the maker
In Armenia, the workshops that once made the Saz no longer exist. Rather than manufacturing new instruments, Gusan Instruments is dedicated to keeping existing ones alive: we source Armenian Saz and restore and repair them using traditional lutherie methods. We handle every stage of the process, from the initial inspection to repair and setup, so that each instrument regains its full playing qualities while preserving its original construction.
- In stock, ready to ship
- Backordered, shipping soon
Every order placed on gusaninstruments.com is shipped from our premises in Armenia. Delivery takes an average of 2 to 15 business days.
For customers in Europe, some models may also be available through our partner store La Maison du Duduk, whose stock is based in France, with an estimated delivery time of 2 to 5 business days.
Depending on the model, ordering through maisonduduk.com may offer faster delivery and simpler shipping. We invite you to visit their website to check instrument availability.
For more details, please see our Shipping Policy.
All purchases are eligible for return or exchange, in accordance with the applicable terms. If you have any doubt, question or difficulty after receiving your instrument, our customer service team is available to assist you and will review your request carefully.
Each situation is reviewed individually, with the aim of offering you the most suitable solution: exchange, return or personalized assistance.
For more details, please see our Return, Exchange and Refund Policy.
Like all instruments from traditional lutherie, your instrument is a living object that may evolve over time depending on its use, its environment and its care. Improper storage, incorrect use or unsuitable transport may cause alterations to the instrument.
Gusan Instruments does not offer an additional commercial warranty on this instrument. In accordance with applicable regulations, the 14-day legal withdrawal period applies should you wish to return the instrument after receipt.
Beyond this period, your purchase remains covered by the legal guarantees that apply to any professional seller: the legal guarantee of conformity, which applies for two years from the delivery of the instrument, and the legal guarantee against hidden defects, which applies for two years from the discovery of the defect. These guarantees cover lack of conformity and hidden defects that make the instrument unfit for its intended use, and are exercised directly with Gusan Instruments as the seller.
For any question or difficulty after receiving your instrument, our customer service team is available to review your request carefully. Each situation is reviewed individually, with the aim of offering you the most suitable solution.
For more details, please see our Return, Exchange and Refund Policy.
Our instruments are shipped directly from Armenia. Shipping costs are calculated based on this point of origin, as well as the destination and the delivery method selected.
Depending on the destination country, customs duties, import taxes or additional fees may apply upon receipt of the parcel, in accordance with the regulations in force in the recipient’s country. These fees are not included in the displayed price and remain the customer’s responsibility.
We invite you to check with the customs authorities of your country before ordering, to find out about any fees that may apply to importing a musical instrument from Armenia.
