How to Use Electric Baglama Saz Switches and Potentiometers: A Complete Guide

Hello, dear music enthusiasts! In today's blog post, we will provide detailed information about the switches and potentiometers on an Electric bağlama saz. This information will help you achieve better performance and obtain the perfect tones while playing your Electric bağlama saz.

Pickups and Potentiometers

Your Electric bağlama features two pickups: an upper pickup and a lower pickup. These pickups convert the sound of your bağlama into an electrical signal that is transmitted to the amplifier.


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Potentiometers

There are three potentiometers on your bağlama. These potentiometers are used to adjust the sound and tone of the pickups:

  • Lower Potentiometer: When you turn this potentiometer up, the sound becomes brighter.
  • Upper Potentiometer: Controls the volume of the upper pickup.

Switches

Your electric bağlama is equipped with four switches:

  • The Lower Two Switches: Control the lower pickup.
  • The Upper Two Switches: Control the upper pickup.

These switches change the tone of your bağlama, allowing you to achieve the desired tones through different combinations.

Usage Details

Turning the Pickups On and Off

First, turn both pickups all the way up and listen. This will give you the full capacity sound of your bağlama.

Combinations of Switches and Potentiometers

  • Rear Potentiometer: Darkens the sound.
  • Front Switches: The sound does not change if the front pickup is turned off. However, when you turn on the front pickup and change the switches, the sound will change.
  • Rear Switches: The sound does not change if the rear pickup is turned off. However, when you turn on the rear pickup and change the switches, the sound will change.

Achieving Different Tones

You can activate both pickups and change the switches to achieve different tone combinations. These combinations will allow you to capture various and rich tones in your music.

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Conclusion

You have now learned the basics of the switches and potentiometers on your electro bağlama. With this information, you can perform at your best and easily achieve the desired tones. You can watch our video below to see these tips in action and learn more details.


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