{"product_id":"turkish-long-neck-walnut-baglama-saz-asl-202","title":"Turkish Long Neck Baglama Saz ASL-202","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sala-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLong Neck Walnut Baglama Saz ASL-202\u003c\/strong\u003e is the traditional, full-range saz — 23 frets covering the complete spectrum of Turkish folk and aşık music, with a solid walnut bowl and spruce top, plus a factory AMP jack so you can plug in without aftermarket pickup work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sala-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Recommendation —\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy the ASL-202 if you play traditional Turkish folk, aşık music, or any repertoire requiring the upper two frets (B and C). For beginners or modern repertoire, the easier-to-learn \u003ca href=\"\/ar\/products\/turkish-short-neck-walnut-baglama-saz-ask-150\"\u003eASK-150 ($269)\u003c\/a\u003e is the short-neck companion. For dedicated stage performance with built-in pickup + better electronics, see \u003ca href=\"\/ar\/products\/long-neck-electric-baglama-saz-asel-104\"\u003eASEL-104 ($399)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/ar\/products\/long-neck-electric-saz-baglama-dest-w2\"\u003eW2 ($499)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy long-neck is the tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-neck baglama is the original. For over 1,500 years (through the kopuz lineage) the long-neck format carried Turkish, Central Asian, and Anatolian aşık traditions. The full 23-fret range matters in this music: the makam transitions, the koma intervals in upper positions, the modal exploration that defines authentic Turkish folk and traditional aşık repertoire all need those upper frets. Conservatory training in Turkish classical and folk music defaults to long-neck. If you're studying the tradition seriously, this is the format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sala-list good\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Turkish folk musicians and aşıks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConservatory students enrolled in Turkish music programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers studying authentic repertoire (Neşet Ertaş, Aşık Veysel, Ruhi Su)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone needing the full koma-interval range in upper positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-genre players who occasionally need amplification (AMP jack included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sala-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBowl wood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectronics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory AMP jack (for connecting to amplifier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft case, plectrum, replacement strings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIstanbul, Türkiye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eASL-202 vs other Sala sazs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sala-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBowl wood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePickup\/Extra\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ar\/products\/short-neck-mahogany-baglama-saz-ask-111p\"\u003eASK-111P\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$249.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ar\/products\/turkish-short-neck-mahogany-maple-baglama-css-123\"\u003eCSS-123\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$249.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\/Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ar\/products\/turkish-short-neck-walnut-baglama-saz-ask-150\"\u003eASK-150\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$269\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASL-202\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$249\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMP jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ar\/products\/long-neck-electric-baglama-saz-asel-104\"\u003eASEL-104\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$399\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWenge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ar\/products\/long-neck-electric-saz-baglama-dest-w2\"\u003eW2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric + Leslie effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ar\/products\/long-neck-electric-saz-baglama-with-rhythms-dest-rt1\"\u003eRT1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$699\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric + built-in rhythms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sala-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the AMP jack as good as a factory-installed pickup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AMP jack is a passive jack — it accepts a guitar cable but requires an external preamp pedal or active mixer channel for full signal. It's lower quality than the active pickup systems in the ASEL-104 or W2, but more flexible for occasional plug-in needs. For dedicated stage work, the dedicated electric models are noticeably better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the saz hard to learn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately. The fretting system has microtonal koma intervals, and right-hand picking (mızrab\/tezene) takes practice. Plan 6-12 months of daily practice to play folk songs comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I plug an acoustic saz into an amp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes if your model has an AMP jack or built-in pickup. For acoustic-only sazs, a soundhole pickup can be installed by any luthier — but for stage use, a factory electric model gives cleaner signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow often do I change strings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasual practice: 4-6 months. Daily practice or performance: 6-12 weeks. The lower bass strings last longer than the high pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, worldwide. Sazs ship in custom foam-cushioned boxes. You choose carrier at checkout — DHL Express, FedEx, or standard postal. EU\/US express orders typically 5-9 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sala-trust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted in Istanbul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy trusted luthiers · since 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrier chosen at checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+ direct luthier support\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-day returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom delivery, original condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32740574863,"sku":"M9-E5ZB-MECP","price":929.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1619\/7281\/files\/IMG_7233.jpg?v=1721145182","url":"https:\/\/ar.salamuzik.com\/ar\/products\/turkish-long-neck-walnut-baglama-saz-asl-202","provider":"Sala Muzik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}