Mid-East Deluxe Egyptian Oud Maple w/ Gig Bag

Egyptian oud with classic tear drop shape and bowl bottom. The oud is one of the most popular instruments in Arabic music and known for producing a powerful, resonating sound. This model features a dazzling design with an Arabic motif on pick guard and a colorful mother of pearl pattern around edge of 3 sound holes. It has a maple body and neck with a beautiful shiny finish.Please note: The decorations can vary from those photographed. Accessories Included: Nylon gig bag and pickImportant Specifications:Item overall: 33" L x 8" H x 14.25" WBody/Bowl: 20" L x 8" H x 14.25" WBody & Neck: The body and neck are maple and have a beautiful shiny finish.Soundboard: The sound board is spruce and has 3 round sound holes with a colorful mother of pearl pattern around edge. Includes a pick guard at bottom that has a dazzling design with an Arabic motif and is used to prevent players from scratching the sound board.Tuning: There are 2 strings per course, each tuned to the same pitch. We recommend using the Arabic method of tuning: DGADGC (D2,G2,A2,D3,G3,C4). The range is from D2 to C5. Tuning Pegs/Levers: There are 12 ebony pegs and 6 courses of strings, however, the maker of this oud only installs 11 strings. It is very popular in Cairo to play with only 11 strings; only one on the bass or 6th course. Pegs have a small decorative inlay in middle.Nut: Made from bone. Neck at Nut: 1.5" W; Nut: 1.5" WNeck at Body Joint: 2.5" WBridge: Made from sheesham. Strings at Bridge: 3.25" WScale Length: 24.25"

WeightWithoutCase:2.75WeightWithCase:4.35Condition:OudsItemHeight:8ItemWidth:14.25ItemLength:33