The cümbüş is a Turkish plucked string instrument, belonging to the family of long-necked lutes.
Invented in 1930 by Zeynel Abidin Cümbüş, it features a design similar to the banjo, with a metal resonator that delivers a strong and direct sound projection.
Designed as a modular instrument, the cümbüş can theoretically accommodate different necks on the same body, offering notable musical versatility.