{"product_id":"short-neck-mahogany-baglama-saz-ask-111p","title":"Short Neck Mahogany Baglama Saz ASK-111P","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sala-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShort Neck Mahogany Baglama Saz ASK-111P\u003c\/strong\u003e is the mahogany-bowl variant of our entry pro saz line — same 19-fret short-neck format as the ASK-150, but with mahogany instead of walnut for a slightly brighter, more cutting tone preferred by vocalists and ensemble players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sala-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Recommendation —\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy the ASK-111P if you want a short-neck saz with a brighter, more present tone that cuts through vocals and ensemble mixes. If you prefer warmer, rounder tone, the \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/turkish-short-neck-walnut-baglama-saz-ask-150\"\u003ewalnut ASK-150 ($269)\u003c\/a\u003e is our default beginner pick at $20 more. For mahogany\/maple two-tone hybrid, see \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/turkish-short-neck-mahogany-maple-baglama-css-123\"\u003eCSS-123 ($249.99)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMahogany vs walnut — what changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahogany and walnut are both excellent saz tonewoods, but they color the sound differently. Walnut produces a warmer, rounder fundamental with thicker midrange — better for solo playing where you want the saz to fill the room. Mahogany is brighter, with more upper-harmonic content and faster attack — better when you're playing alongside vocals, percussion, or other instruments and need the saz to cut through. Neither is \"better\" — they suit different musical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sala-list good\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocalists accompanying their own singing (mahogany cuts through vocals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsemble players (Turkish folk groups, fasıl ensembles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who prefer a brighter, more articulated tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording artists wanting a defined saz sound in the mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners drawn to a slightly punchier instrument\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\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBowl dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 cm width × 24 cm depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScale length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67 cm (bridge to nut)\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\u003eASK-111P 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 class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASK-111P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$249.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMP Jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/turkish-long-neck-walnut-baglama-saz-asl-202\"\u003eASL-202\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$249\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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\u003eDoes mahogany hold up well over years?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mahogany is stable across humidity ranges and ages beautifully — the tone often improves over the first 2-3 years as the wood settles. With basic care (humidity 40-55%, regular string changes) a mahogany saz lasts decades.\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":32741733775,"sku":"F2-ES7T-UZ71","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1619\/7281\/files\/IMG_7305.jpg?v=1721145607","url":"https:\/\/salamuzik.com\/es\/products\/short-neck-mahogany-baglama-saz-ask-111p","provider":"Sala Muzik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}