| Description: |
This Cumbus is 40 inches in
overall length. It has 24 tied frets and 3 courses of the 2 metal
strings each; one of which is wound. The Cumbus Saz Long neck has a nut
to bridge length of 29.5 inches. The body has a 10 inch diameter and is
6 inches deep. It comes with a soft case. The Cumbus is a relatively
young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900's. The
inventor, Zeynel became known as Zeynel Abidin Bey. The famous Ataturk
Mustafa Kemal, Turkey's first president, dubbed it Cumbus, pronounced
joom-bush. Cumbus is Turkish for revelry, just the mood this instrument
inspires. Our Cumbus are imported from the Family shop of Zeynel Abidin
on Ataturk Bulvar in Istanbul.
SPECIAL
NOTE; No Warranty on Strings: Manufacturers recommend that you change
the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your
instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final
leg to your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and
may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will
fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended
that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing
your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want
to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star you may
need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument,
you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again. |
