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Flat Electric Mahogany Baglama Saz SHES-305 by Dest

  • 23 strings, alloy steel
  • Mahogany bowl, face and neck
  • Electric flat-body design
  • Extra strings, plectrum and soft case included

Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

An electric flat-body baglama saz in mahogany, supplied with extra strings, a plectrum and a soft case. The listing gives no pickup, tuning or dimension details beyond a single size figure.

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ASIN: B091CJLMH5Model: SHES-305Category: Lutes

Overview

A flat mahogany bowl, face and neck make up the body of this electric baglama saz, which carries twenty-three alloy steel strings. It is listed as operating electrically and ships with a plectrum.

The reason to consider it is the all-mahogany build in a slim, flat shape that is set up for amplified playing, with the basic accessories included. The limitation is that the electronics, tuning and scale are not described.

Who it's for

Players of Turkish folk music who want an amplified instrument without a deep bowl will find the flat body practical. Buyers who need details on the pickup, string courses or dimensions should ask the seller first.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • All-mahogany bowl, face and neck
  • Alloy steel strings
  • Extra strings included
  • Soft case included
Cons
  • No pickup details
  • Tuning not described
  • Brand name differs from the manufacturer

Performance notes

The flat mahogany body carries less acoustic volume than a deep bowl, so the sound depends on an amplifier. Steel strings give a bright attack, and the large string count follows the paired courses of the instrument. The plectrum sets how the strings are struck.

Specifications

ModelSHES-305
Dimensions & fit
Instrument Size8 cm
Construction & materials
Back Material TypeMahogany
Body Material TypeMahogany
Top Material TypeMahogany
String Material TypeAlloy steel
Included components
Included ComponentsExtra strings, plectrum, soft case
Other details
Number of Strings23
Operation ModeElectric

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Dest baglama saz?

The instrument size field says 8 cm, which may refer to one dimension only. The listing gives no weight or full dimensions.

Is the Dest baglama saz electric?

Yes. The title and the operation mode both say electric, though no pickup is described.

What comes with the Dest baglama saz?

Extra strings, a plectrum and a soft case.

How many strings does the Dest baglama saz have?

The specs list 23 alloy steel strings.