Cumbus The Cumbus was developed in Istanbul in the 1900s. Its development is believed to be inspired by the Oud. The modern cumbus has a Mylar soundboard held in place by a bolted tension ring. It is a sturdy and loud string instrument.

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The Cumbus was developed in Istanbul in the 1900s. Its development is believed to be inspired by the Oud. The modern cumbus has a Mylar soundboard held in place by a bolted tension ring. It is a sturdy and loud string instrument.

Cumbus Ukulele
The Cumbus Ukulele is 21 inches in overall length. It has 19 fixed metal frets 4 metal strings each; two of which are wound. The Cumbus Ukulele neck has a nut to bridge length of 12.5 inches. The body has a 9 inch diameter and is 4 inches deep. It comes with a soft case. Cumbus is pronounced joom-bush. Cumbus is Turkish for revelry, just the mood this instrument inspires. Our Cumbus are imported from the Family shop of Zeynel Abidin on Ataturk Bulvar in Istanbul. Try tuning to GCEA. Made in Turkey.

Price: $165.00


	Banjo Cumbus with case Banjo Cumbus is 23 inches in length. Made in Turkey. Price: $165.00 Quantity:

Standard Cumbus with soft case, 34 inches
This standard cumbus is 34 inches in length. It is the most traditional in design, with no frets on the neck. There are six courses of 2 strings each. Color of neck can vary. The Cumbus is a relatively young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900's. The inventor, Zeynel became known as Zeynel Abidin Bey. The famous Ataturk Mustafa Kemal, Turkey's first president, dubbed it Cumbus, pronounced joom-bush. Cumbus is Turkish for revelry, just the mood this instrument inspires. Our Cumbus are imported from the Family shop of Zeynel Abidin on Ataturk Bulvar in Istanbul. The Standard Cumbus is tuned like the Turkish Oud and one step higher than the Arabic Oud. Almost any Oud tuning can be used. Try tuning to ABEadg or DEADGC. Made in Turkey.

Price: $230.00

Cumbus Extra with soft case, 34 inches
The Extra Cumbus is approximately 34 inches long. It has no frets. The body is solid wood stave construction. The wood body and neck are inlayed. It has 6 courses of 2 strings each. The Cumbus is a relatively young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900's. The inventor, Zeynel became known as Zeynel Abidin Bey. The famous Ataturk Mustafa Kemal, Turkey's first president, dubbed it Cumbus, pronounced joom-bush. Cumbus is Turkish for revelry, just the mood this instrument inspires. Our Cumbus are imported from the Family shop of Zeynel Abidin on Ataturk Bulvar in Istanbul. The Standard Cumbus is tuned like the Turkish Oud and one step higher than the Arabic Oud. Almost any Oud tuning can be used. Made in Turkey.

Price: $635.00

Cura Cumbus with soft case, 29 inches
Cura Cumbus is 29 inches in length. It has nylon frets tied to the neck and 3 courses of 2 strings each. The Cumbus is a relatively young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900's. The inventor, Zeynel became known as Zeynel Abidin Bey. The famous Ataturk Mustafa Kemal, Turkey's first president, dubbed it Cumbus, pronounced joom-bush. Cumbus is Turkish for revelry, just the mood this instrument inspires. Our Cumbus are imported from the Family shop of Zeynel Abidin on Ataturk Bulvar in Istanbul. The Cura Cumbus has 6 strings in 3 courses, tuned A D G. Made in Turkey.

Price: $209.50

Cumbus Saz, Short Neck
This Cumbus Saz, Short Neck is 35.5 inches in overall length. It has 19 tied frets and 3 courses of the 2 metal strings each; one of which is wound. The Cumbus Saz Short neck has a nut to bridge length of 25 inches. The body has a 10 inch diameter and is 6 inches deep. It comes with a soft case. The Cumbus is a relatively young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900's. The inventor, Zeynel became known as Zeynel Abidin Bey. The famous Ataturk Mustafa Kemal, Turkey's first president, dubbed it Cumbus, pronounced joom-bush. Cumbus is Turkish for revelry, just the mood this instrument inspires. Our Cumbus are imported from the Family shop of Zeynel Abidin on Ataturk Bulvar in Istanbul. Made in Turkey.

Price: $190.00

Cumbus Saz, Long Neck, 40 inches Overall
This Cumbus Saz, Long Neck is 40 inches in overall length. It has 24 tied frets and 3 courses of the 2 metal strings each; one of which is wound. The Cumbus Saz Long neck has a nut to bridge length of 29.5 inches. The body has a 10 inch diameter and is 6 inches deep. It comes with a soft case. The Cumbus is a relatively young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900's. The inventor, Zeynel became known as Zeynel Abidin Bey. The famous Ataturk Mustafa Kemal, Turkey's first president, dubbed it Cumbus, pronounced joom-bush. Cumbus is Turkish for revelry, just the mood this instrument inspires. Our Cumbus are imported from the Family shop of Zeynel Abidin on Ataturk Bulvar in Istanbul. Made in Turkey.

Price: $190.00

Tambor Cumbus with soft case, 51 inches
This tambor cumbus is 51 inches in length. It has nylon frets tied to the neck and 3 courses of 2 strings each. The Cumbus is a relatively young instrument. It was developed in Istanbul in the early 1900's. The inventor, Zeynel became known as Zeynel Abidin Bey. The famous Ataturk Mustafa Kemal, Turkey's first president, dubbed it Cumbus, pronounced joom-bush. Cumbus is Turkish for revelry, just the mood this instrument inspires. Our Cumbus are imported from the Family shop of Zeynel Abidin on Ataturk Bulvar in Istanbul. The long neck gives you a greater octave range than a smaller necked instruments. Tuning is D A d. Made in Turkey.

Price: $365.50


	Banjo Cumbus String Set Avarez brand replacement string set for the Banjo Cumbus. Two steel #1 MI strings. Two steel #2 LA strings. Set contains two wound steel #3 RE strings and two wound steel #4 Sol strings. For MI – LA – RE - SOL or EADG tuning. Price: $10.00 Quantity:


	Standard Cumbus String Set Avarez brand replacement string set for the Standard Cumbus. Price: $15.00 Quantity:


	Cura Cumbus String Set Avarez brand replacement string set for the Cura Cumbus. Four steel #1 LA strings. Two steel #2 RE strings. Two steel #3 SOL strings. For LA – RE – SOL or ADG tuning. Price: $8.00 Quantity:


	Tambor Cumbus String Set Avarez brand replacement string set for the Tambur Cumbus. Two steel #1 RE strings. Two wound steel #2 LA strings. One each plain and wound steel #3 RE strings. For Re – LA – RE or DAd tuning. Price: $10.00 Quantity:

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