Adjustable Microtonal Acoustic Guitar CA-5
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The Adjustable Microtonal Acoustic Guitar CA-5 brings the same adjustable-fret mechanism as our flagship CK-5 to a steel-string acoustic platform. If you compose or perform across multiple tuning systems and prefer the projection, attack, and brightness of a steel-string over a classical nylon-string, this is the instrument built for you.
Steel-string vs nylon-string for microtonal music
Most microtonal classical music traditions (Turkish makam, Arabic maqam) developed around nylon-string and oud-family tonal aesthetics — round, warm, vocal. But contemporary microtonal composition increasingly draws on folk and world-fusion idioms where steel-string articulation matters: chord-melody arrangements, percussive techniques, capo'd modal explorations. The CA-5 is the right instrument when you're working in those styles AND need the adjustable-fret flexibility.
Best for
- Composers in folk, world-fusion, or contemporary acoustic styles working across tuning systems
- Singer-songwriters who want microtonal color in chord-based arrangements
- Fingerstyle players who already own a standard steel-string and want the microtonal version
- Recording artists needing one instrument that adapts to multiple project tunings
- Players coming from Western acoustic backgrounds entering microtonal territory
Specifications
| Top | Solid spruce |
|---|---|
| Back & sides | Rosewood |
| Neck | Multi-laminate exotic wood |
| String type | Steel |
| Scale length | 650 mm |
| Body shape | Acoustic with cutaway |
| Frets | Adjustable — repositionable, removable, addable |
| Finish | High-gloss |
| Includes | Hardshell case, fret-adjustment tool, tuning template, steel strings |
| Country of origin | Istanbul, Türkiye |
CA-5 vs CK-5 — steel or nylon?
| Model | Price | Strings | Body voice | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-5 | $2,999 | Steel | Bright, percussive | Folk / world fusion / fingerstyle |
| CK-5 | $2,999 | Nylon | Warm, vocal | Classical / makam / maqam |
FAQ
Can I switch between steel and nylon strings on the CA-5?
No — the CA-5 is built around steel string tension (truss rod, bracing, neck angle). The CK-5 is the nylon-string version with identical fret adjustability.
Does the adjustable fret system work the same as the CK-5?
Identical. Same precision-machined slots, same friction-fit retention, same included tools and 14-position tuning template.
Is the steel-string version better for amplification?
It depends on the pickup. Steel-string acoustics pair well with magnetic pickups; nylon-string instruments require piezo systems. The CA-5 ships without electronics — contact us for compatible aftermarket recommendations.
Will the steel string tension shift the adjustable frets?
No. The friction-fit fret slots hold under standard playing tension, including the higher tension of steel strings.
What strings do you recommend?
Light-gauge (.012 to .053) phosphor bronze for warmth, or .011 lights for easier microtonal bends. The included starter set is medium-light phosphor bronze.
When Will I receive my order?
The delivery time by free shipping is 3-5 weeks to worldwide.
The delivery time by DHL shipping is 2-4 days to worldwide.
Does Sala Muzik Ship Internationally?
We currently ship anywhere in the World.
