Mid-East Egyptian Oud Mosaic w/ Gig Bag *Blemished

BLEMISHED: 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 pretty simulated mother of pearl geometric design around the edge of its 3 sound holes. Its body and neck are covered by inlay with different eye-catching mosaic patterns with mother of pearl inserts, including a large mother of pearl insert in the shape of a medallion in the center of the bowl. Please note: The decorations can vary from those photographed. Accessories Included: Nylon gig bag and pickImportant Specifications:Item overall: 32" L x 8.5" H x 14.25" WBody/Bowl: 20" L x 8.5" H x 14.25" WBody & Neck: Its body and neck are covered by inlay with different eye-catching mosaic patterns with mother of pearl inserts, including a large mother of pearl insert in the shape of a medallion in the center of the bowl. The body and neck are also coated with a shiny finish.Soundboard: The sound board is spruce and has 3 round sound holes with a simulated mother of pearl geometric pattern around the edge. Includes a sheesham pick guard at bottom that 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. Nut: Made from bone. Neck at Nut: 1.5" W; Nut: 1.5" WNeck at Body Joint: 2.25" WBridge: Made from sheesham. Strings at Bridge: 3.125" WScale Length: 24"

ItemWidth:14.5WeightWithoutCase:3.2ItemLength:32ItemHeight:8.5WeightWithCase:4.65Condition:Scratch & Dent Strings