7 String Lute (Lavta, πολιτικο λαούτο) by Luthier Kamil Gul. free shipping from NJ

A part of the Greek Lute family, this lavta is made by Luthier Kamil Gul in Turkey as a replica or a near copy of those surviving historical instruments that are in museums or private collections.   It has a small body made of many ribs made using carvel bending technique. It boasts a spruce top with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio and a walnut bowl which is highly resistant to wear and tear.
The lavta's appearance is somewhat like a small Turkish oud with 7 strings and 4 courses and is tuned: 

A dd gg c'c' (like the oud ), or
A dd aa d'd' (in intervals of 5ths like)
It is also sometimes tuned to Turkish tuning C G D A, which is the same as G D A E in concert pitch.
The adjustable frets are made from tied bits of gut on the fingerboard, at the microtonal intervals of the maqam system.
With a bridge that has mustache-shaped ends and a fingerboard that is flush with the soundboard this lavta has a pegbox like the oud (angling down). The tuning pegs are shaped like those of the violin or the oud, with 3 on the right side and 4 on the left side of the open tuning head.

Please check the video that demonstrates the musical qualities of this instrument

PLEASE NOTE THIS INSTRUMENT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM OUR WAREHOUSE IN NJ

Shipping:
UPS Shipping with tracking info.  We ship in two days from NJ. For international orders your lute will be delivered by your country’s postal service.
Returns:
In the event you are not satisfied with your order we will gladly accept your return for a full refund. You can send the item back to our warehouse in the US.
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