He has been producing pumpkin kemane in the historical bazaar for 47 years.

EDİRNE (AA) – CİHAN DEMİRCİ – Gazanfer Denizeri, a gourd violin master in Edirne, has been continuing his art in the historical bazaar for 47 years. 62-year-old Denizeri, who started his career as an apprentice in the musical instruments shop opened by his father in 1955 in the historical Alipaşa Bazaar, has been producing and repairing pumpkin violins for 47 years. Denizeri, who maintains and adjusts many musical instruments, complains about not being able to find apprentices to continue his profession.

Denizeri told the AA correspondent that he makes specially produced pumpkin kemane according to the demands of his customers. Stating that he played baglama for many years and became interested in the kabak keman during this period, Denizeri stated that he also learned how to make the instrument over time. Stating that making gourd kemane is quite laborious, Denizeri said, “Making gourd kemane requires fine workmanship.

Calculations are made in micron measurements. It is usually made from calabash. Coconut and other materials are also used, but the most beautiful sound and timbre is obtained from calabash.” he said. – “Unfortunately, apprentices are not trained in our profession.” Stating that he wanted to teach his children the profession he learned from his father, but they did not have interest in them, Denizeri continued as follows: “Artists and masters want their profession to be passed on to other generations.

We always hear this, but unfortunately, apprentices do not train in our profession. I hope this craft will not be lost in the future. In addition, I can produce ney, drums and bendir. I can fine-tune and maintain all instruments.” Stating that the interest in pumpkin kemane has increased in recent years, Denizeri noted that he produces approximately 10 pumpkin kemane per year. Denizeri added that in addition to gourd, he used hornbeam, walnut and maple for the body part, and fish and thin lambskin for the leather part, in making pumpkin kemane.