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» Cümbüş Means Fun    A history of a Turkish folk instrument, now more popular in America and Europe. It combined features of the oud and the banjo; unusually, it has interchangeable necks.    http://www.rootsworld.com/turkey/cumbus.html

» Frets.com    Includes large collection of articles about maintenance, repair, instrument making, and accessories for stringed instruments.    http://www.frets.com

» Indian Stringed Instruments    Pictures and descriptions of the stringed instruments of India.    http://chandrakantha.com/string/

» Introduction to Saz and other Middle Eastern Long-neck Lutes    A history and description of the long-necked lute family, including the Turkish saz, Greek bouzouki, and Iranian tar.    http://larkinam.com//article.asp?AI=47&

» John Thompson on the Guqin Silk String Zither    Introduction to this Chinese instrument, with pictures, song lyrics and information on its place in Chinese culture.    http://www.silkqin.com/

» Susso, Seikou    Gambian kora player, now based in Leeds, UK; includes his profile, performances, educational activities, and background on the griot traditions of West Africa.    http://www.seikoususso.freeuk.com/

» Traditional Chinese String Instruments    Profile of Chinese traditional string instruments, including plucked strings, bowed strings, and hammered strings.    http://www.philmultic.com/home/instruments/