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.
Frets.com - Includes large collection of articles about maintenance, repair, instrument making, and accessories for stringed instruments.
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.
Traditional Chinese String Instruments - Profile of Chinese traditional string instruments, including plucked strings, bowed strings, and hammered strings.
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