Persian Setar: Iran Saz Model Sa-de

This Iranian setar is primarily constructed from walnut wood for the body and neck. The soundboard, which vibrates to produce sound, is made of mulberry wood. The traditional construction includes intentional cracks in the body, a common feature in Persian instruments. The frets are made of animal gut, the bridge is bone, and the tailpiece is walnut. The scale length, the distance from the nut to the bridge, is 65 centimeters.