7 String Lute (Lavta, πολιτικο λαούτο) by Luthier Kamil Gul w/ custom pickup

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7 String Lute (Lavta, πολιτικο λαούτο) w/ gig bag & custom pickup and jack
A part of the Greek Lute family, this lavta is m
ade by luthier Kamil Gul in Turkey as a
replica or a near copy of those surviving historical instruments that are in museums or private collections.
It
has a small body made of many ribs made using carvel
bending technique. It boasts a spruce top with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio and a walnut bowl which is highly resistant to wear and tear. Hear the sound of this lavta below:
The lavta's appearance is somewhat like a small Turkish oud
with
7 strings and 4 courses
and is tuned:
A dd gg c'c' (like the oud
), or
A dd aa d'd' (in intervals of 5ths like)
It is also sometimes tuned to Turkish tuning C G D A, which is the same as G D A E in concert pitch.
The adjustable frets are made from tied bits of gut on the fingerboard, at the microtonal intervals of the maqam
system.
With a bridge that has mustache-shaped ends and a fingerboard that is flush with the soundboard this lavta has a pegbox like the oud
(angling down).
The tuning pegs are shaped like those of the violin or the oud
, with 3 on the right side and 4 on the left side of the open tuning head.
This version includes a custom jack and a pickup
The following demonstration is a Hijaz Saz Semaisi by talented Furkan Resuloglu on
this type of lavta:
SHIPPING:
Due to the delicate nature of this instrument, we will only ship it with air mail from Turkey in a gig bag (included) and wrapped in ample padding. Your shipment will include a tracking number.
Own a piece of history, this lavta is made to specifications of lavtas from the 19th century
We are a well reviewed instrument supplier from Turkey. Please read our reviews
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