: Features 23 frets and is preferred for the "Aşık" style, offering a deeper, drone-heavy sound. It is considered the traditional choice for beginners as it covers a wider range of tones.
: The boat is traditionally carved from mulberry wood , though juniper, chestnut, walnut, and hornbeam are also common. The chest is almost always made of spruce for its resonant qualities, while the neck is crafted from harder woods like hornbeam or juniper. Universal Baglama
: Unlike a guitar, the frets on a bağlama (often made of fishing line) are movable , allowing musicians to adjust them to play the microtonal shades of Turkish makam music. Long Neck vs. Short Neck : Features 23 frets and is preferred for