Cobza

Hora Cobza – Authentic Handcrafted Romanian Fretless Lute (8-String, 4-Course)

Bring the true soul of Eastern European folklore to life with the Hora Cobza, masterfully built at the historic Hora Instruments factory in Reghin, Romania. As a cornerstone of traditional acoustic heritage, the Cobza is a unique, fretless Romanian lute historically used for rich rhythmic accompaniment in the Taraf (folk music ensemble), as well as highly expressive solo improvisation. Its distinct fretless fingerboard allows musicians to navigate microtonal slides and deeply emotional melodies that standard fretted instruments cannot replicate.

Technical details

Specifications

• The instruments are equipped with professional strings.
• The wood is carefully selected and has more than ten years of natural ageing.
• The images are for presentation purposes, small differences may appear compared to the final product.

Tuning chart