The Shahnameh Guide To The Lutes Of Central Asia

Sato

Sato, unknown maker.
The Sato is a type of tanbur which can be plucked or bowed. It is played by performers of Central Asian classical and folk music, mainly in Uzbekistan. It has five strings. When plucked, the top string is pressed to the neck to produce a melody; the other four strings are drone strings. Frets on the neck are made of tied string. The soundboard has holes drilled in it for sound holes.