Mid East OUDRN-1 Arabic Oud Sheesham w/Gig Bag & Owner's Guide - Blemished*

Six-course oud with classic teardrop shape and bowl bottom. It includes 7 wound nylon strings and 4 rectified nylon strings, as well as a fixed Sheesham bridge. The body and neck are made from Sheesham and the bowl has white pinstripes in between each wooden stave. The neck and tuning pegs are also made out of Sheesham. Its soundboard is made out of spruce wood and has three round shaped sound holes, one larger one in the center and two smaller ones below on the sides.

There is also a Sheesham pickguard at the bottom to help prevent scratching soundboard when playing. The decorations can vary from those photographed. This oud contains a great selection of woods and wonderful craftsmanship. There are multiple tuning options for the instrument, but we recommend using the Arabic method: DGADGC. This oud has a range of more than 3 octaves. The oud is the main instrument of Arabic music and is popular throughout the Middle East.

Important Specifications:

• Body/Bowl: 20.25 inches in length, 7.25 inches in width and 13.75 inches in height.
• Neck at Nut: 1.6250 inches in width.
• Neck at Body Joint: 2.25 inches in width.
• Nut: 1.6250 inches in width, made from bone.
• Strings at the Nut: 1.25 inches in width.
• Strings at Bridge: 3.12 inches in width.
• Scale Length: 24.25 inches.
• *12 Sheesham tuning pegs/levers.
• *Fretless.

Accessories included:

• A Gig Bag.
• Owner's Guide.

*What is BLEMISHED?

Our product codes ending in "-1(S)" or "-2(S)" are blemished. These products 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. A "-1(S)" product has minor blemishes and a "-2(S)" product has moderate blemishes and/or minor repairs. The irregularity does not affect the playability or sound quality of the instrument.

NOTE: This is -1(S) product. For safety during shipping, we don't tune our instruments before sending them to customers.

SPECIAL NOTE ON STRINGS: 

There is no warranty on strings. Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final leg of your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star you may need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.