Unadorned Egyptian Oud - BLEMISHED

Unadorned Egyptian Oud - BLEMISHED

Scratch & Dent Savings!!! Product codes ending in "-2" are Blemished. They are New and Unused with Superficial 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 playability or sound quality of the instrument. These are a good value. This well made oud, with stave construction and bracing under the soundboard, is very simple in decorations. The three oval sound holes are rimmed in plain wood inlays, and the soundboard is finished. There are twelve ebony pegs and eleven strings in five courses of two each and one single (six nylon, five silver plated coper wound over multi-filament nylon core). The bridge is free floating. The nut to bridge measures approximately 25 inches. The classic teardrop shaped body. Over all dimensions are approximately 32 x 14 x 8 inches. Includes nylon gig bag and pick. These instruments are hand made and will be unique. Expect variations in design and color of wood. Suggested Turkish Oud tunings in the Arabic style D, G, A, D, G, C. We recommend the Roosebeck Arabic Oud String Set Code: RBSOUDA. SPECIAL NOTE; No Warranty on Strings: Whether you purchase an instrument on-line or in a neighborhood store, manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey to your home. During this time the strings WILL oxidize and this may shorten their life expectancy and may reduce their sound quality. On occasion instruments may arrive with a broken string, therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings as soon as it arrives. Learning to change strings should be the first lesson learned when embarking on the journey of playing a new instrument. Features: Includes Soft Gig Bag & pick Soundboard: Spruce Bowl: African Mahogany Pegs: Ebony Fingerboard: African Rosewood Bridge: Mahogany and Bone Pick Guard: African Rosewood Designs may vary slightly from photo Approximately 32" x 14" x 8" 11 strings - five courses of two each and one single 3 oval sound holes Shipped insured Brand New!