MID-EAST ELECTRIC FRAME OUD w/ GIG BAG - TAN - BLEMISHED

MID-EAST ELECTRIC FRAME OUD w/ GIG BAG - TAN - BLEMISHED

Scratch & Dent Savings!!! Product codes ending in "-1" are Minor Blemished. They are New and Unused with Superficial minor blemishes that may include, blisters in the finish, scratches, dents, stains, discoloration, rust or pitting on metals, imperfect glazes, non-structural repairs such as putty in nail holes, or other surface marks. The irregularity does not affect the play ability or sound quality of the instrument. These are a good value. Hand made so decorations may vary.Handcrafted in Cairo, Egypt, this oud embodies what happens when the East meets the West. This model features a Soho Piezo ceramic pickup with a 4-band equalizer with volume control and low battery indicator. The scale length is approximately 615 mm. The finish is a catalyzed polyurethane. The neck and body are pine and the finger board is hard wood. There are 12 geared tuners, 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. There are multiple tuning options for instrument, but we recommend using the Arabic method: D2, G2, A2, D3, G3, C4 (low to high). This oud has a range of a little more than 3 octaves.Accessories Included: Nylon gig bag & PickImportant Specifications:Item Overall: 34 inches in length, 3 inches in height and 13.75 inches in widthBody/Bowl: 20 inches in length, 3 inches in height and 13.75 inches in widthNeck at Nut: 1.5 inches in widthNeck at Body Joint: 2.25 inches in widthNut: 1.5 inches in width, natural cattle-boneStrings at the Nut: 1.375 inches in widthStrings at Bridge: 3.25 inches in widthScale Length: 24 inchesFretless