Description
This baglama strings set holds three complete restrings for the short-neck saz (kisa sap), with seven steel strings in each set. It is meant for players who restring their own instrument and like to keep spares at hand, from students to working musicians. Each set follows the gauge chart printed on the pack: three 0.18 mm strings, two 0.28 mm strings and two wound bass strings (bam) of 0.40 mm and 0.50 mm. All 21 strings have loop ends.
Gauges and Course Layout
The baglama is strung in three courses, and the chart on the pack shows where each gauge belongs. The two 0.28 mm strings form the middle course. The 0.18 mm plain strings sit in the upper and bottom courses, each course paired with one wound bam: the 0.50 mm bam in the upper course and the 0.40 mm bam in the bottom course.
The plain 0.18 mm strings carry the melody, while the wound bam strings add a lower voice to their course. Before you remove the old strings, note how your own instrument is set up, since the nut and bridge are cut for that layout.
Loop Ends and Fitting
Every string in the set has a loop end. The loop hooks onto the string holder at the base of the body, and the other end passes through the tuning peg and is wound on. Change one string at a time: the bridge of a baglama is held in place by string tension, so removing all strings at once lets it move.
New steel strings stretch a little before they hold their pitch. Expect to retune several times during the first playing sessions after a restring.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Short-neck baglama / saz (kisa sap) |
| Strings per set | 7 |
| Sets per pack | 3 (21 strings) |
| Gauges per set | 3 × 0.18 mm · 2 × 0.28 mm · 1 × 0.40 mm wound bam · 1 × 0.50 mm wound bam |
| Material | Steel |
| String ends | Loop end |
| Made in | Turkey |
What Is Included with the Baglama Strings Set
- Three complete sets of seven strings — 21 strings in total
Who It Is For
This set is for players of the short-neck saz: students who change strings often while learning, teachers who keep spare sets for lessons, and performers who restring before a concert. Three sets in one pack mean the next two restrings are already on the shelf.
It is not intended for the long-neck saz (uzun sap), which has a longer string length; choose a set made for that instrument. You will find more strings and parts in our saz and baglama accessories, and instruments in the baglama and saz collection.
Music and Traditions
The short-neck saz is widely played in Turkish folk music, both to accompany songs and in ensembles. Its shorter scale places the frets closer together, which suits fast plectrum work with the tezene. A fresh set of strings restores the clear, ringing attack that this style relies on.
Care and Storage
Wipe the strings with a dry, soft cloth after playing; sweat and moisture tarnish steel strings over time. Keep the spare sets in their packaging in a dry place until you need them.
Change the strings when the tone turns dull, when the instrument no longer holds its tuning, or when the wound bam strings show discolouration or rust.
Tune Your Baglama
Use our free online tuner at tuner.tapadum.com — it includes a short-neck (kisa sap) baglama preset and chromatic mode.
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