Oud, Egyptian, Unadorned, 11 Strg w/ Soft Case CD & Oud Pick

Oud, Egyptian Unadorned 11 Strings with Nylon Case (Item Code: OUDXN-A). 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. Oud includes oud pick and nylon case. Included FREE: "The Ultimate Fretted Tuning Chart" This chart contains 87 tunings (47 for guitar) for various common and hard to find instruments. The accompanying CD has all the tunings played on the actual instruments. Many tunings are offered for most instruments. Instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, bass, harp guitar, balalaika, oud/Lute, charrango, bouzouki, tres, ukulele, bajo sexto, dobro/lap steel, vihuela and requinto. Included are the most common tunings as well as many exotic tunings. Note: Whether you purchase an instrument on-line or from a physical store locally, it is recommended that you change the strings on your new instrument as soon as you receive it. The strings of an instrument both in a store or shipped to you are exposed to air and different environments prior to you receiving it. During this time the strings WILL oxidize, decreasing it's life expectancy and reducing the quality of it's sound. On occasion instruments may even 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: Approximately 32" x 14" x 8" Includes Soft case and pick 11 strings - five courses of two each and one single 3 oval sound holes Shipped insured Brand New! Price: $389.25 Currently out of stock.