Turkish style oud with classic tear-drop shape and bowl bottom. The Turkish oud is played in traditional Turkish and Mediterranean music and is known for producing a powerful, resonating sound. This model features a walnut and lacewood body and walnut neck with a beautiful satin finish.

Please note: The decorations can vary from those photographed.

Accessories Included: Soft padded gig bag, pick and owner's guide

Important Specifications:

Item overall: 33" L x 7.75" H x 13.75" W

Body/Bowl: 19" L x 7.75" H x 13.75" W

Body: walnut and lacewood; 23 staves
Neck: Lacewood with walnut finger-board

Soundboard: The sound board is unfinished spruce and has 3 round sound holes with goatskin rosettes.

Strings: There are 11 strings; 6 courses - Nylon and wound strings.
Course 1-3 Nylon and course 4-6 wound strings.

Tuning: Suggested Turkish oud tunings (from low to high): E2,A3,B3,E3,A4,D4/E2,F#2,B3,E3,A4,D4
Range E2-A5

Tuning Pegs/Levers: 11 pegs made out of satinwood

Nut: Made from bone. Neck at Nut: 1.5" W; Nut: 2.1250" W

Neck at Body Joint: 2.1250" W

Bridge: walnut mustashe with lacewood top Strings at Bridge: 3.1250" W

Scale Length: 23"

This Instrument is currently being sold in its current condition, without any repairs, at a discounted price. Please note that it is being sold "as is" and we do not accept any returns. It can be used as a decorative piece or, once repaired, as a high-quality professional musical instrument. Attached are some images for your reference.

Mid-East Turkish Oud w/ Gig Bag - Walnut - Needs Repair