The Electric Baglama Saz with Rhythms RT1 is the solo-act's instrument: factory-installed pickup PLUS built-in rhythm patterns (Turkish folk, arabesque, fusion patterns) playable through the saz's built-in speaker or routed out to a PA. You can hold an entire performance audience without a backing band, a laptop, or a drummer.
Most solo saz performers either play unaccompanied (limited audience appeal at modern venues) or play along to backing tracks from a phone/laptop (constant cable management, sound check headaches, no eye contact with audience). The RT1 puts the rhythm tracks inside the instrument itself — switch through patterns with a button, adjust tempo on the fly, route the rhythms to the PA or just the saz's onboard speaker. You play; the rhythm follows. Setup time at a venue drops from 20 minutes to 2.
| Neck length | Long |
|---|---|
| Electronics | Factory pickup + onboard rhythm machine + built-in speaker |
| Rhythm patterns | Turkish folk, arabesque, fusion (multiple selectable) |
| Output | 1/4-inch jack to PA, plus onboard speaker |
| Power | Battery operated (specs vary by configuration) |
| Includes | Soft case, instrument cable, plectrum, extra strings, manual |
| Country of origin | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Model | Price | Neck | Bowl wood | Pickup/Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASK-111P | $249.99 | Short neck | Mahogany | — |
| CSS-123 | $249.99 | Short neck | Mahogany/Maple | — |
| ASK-150 | $269 | Short neck | Walnut | — |
| ASL-202 | $249 | Long neck | Walnut | AMP jack |
| ASEL-104 | $399 | Long neck | Wenge | Electric pickup |
| W2 | $499 | Long neck | Maple | Electric + Leslie effect |
| RT1 | $699 | Long neck | — | Electric + built-in rhythms |
Yes. The onboard rhythm engine has tempo control. Switch patterns and adjust speed in real time during performance.
For small intimate venues (cafés, small rooms up to ~50 people), yes. For larger venues, route the 1/4-inch output to a PA system.
Moderately. 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.
Yes 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.
Casual practice: 4-6 months. Daily practice or performance: 6-12 weeks. The lower bass strings last longer than the high pairs.
Yes, 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.
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