Mid-East Turkish Oud Sheesham + Gig Bag OUDRT

Mid-East 30 Inch 11 String Turkish Oud & Gig Bag. Mid-East Turkish Oud Sheesham + Gig Bag OUDRT. Turkish 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 sheesham wooden body and neck with a beautiful matt 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: 30" L x 7" H x 13.75" W

Body/Bowl: 18.5" L x 7" H x 13.75" W

Body: sheesham staves; mustache; inlay

Neck: sheesham

Soundboard: The sound board is unfinished spruce and has 3 round sound holes with geometric inlay around the holes.

Strings: There are 3 courses of 2 strings @ nylon and 2 courses of 2 metal wound; 1 course of 1 metal wound, making a total of 11 strings.

Tuning: Suggested Turkish oud tunings (from low to high): E,A,B,e,a,d and C#, F#, B, e, a,d

Tuning Pegs/Levers: 11 made out of sheesham

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

Neck at Body Joint: 2.1250" W

Bridge: sheesham mustache with lacewood top Strings at Bridge: 3.1250" W

Scale Length: 22.25"