Cuk (instrument)

The cuk is a stringed musical instrument from Java. It has three strings in three courses. It is tuned G4–B3–E4. The strings are made of thick nylon.
The body is usually hollowed out of a solid piece of wood. It is mainly used to play Keroncong music along with the cak.

History

The Cak is thought to be evolved from a cavaquinho. However, the earlier period in Ancient Java shows clear evidences that the native Javanese were already familiar with the small plucked instrument.