Oud, Electric Frame, Gloss Brown w/ Gig Bag & CD

Oud, Electric Frame, Gloss Brown w/ Gig Bag & CD

Handcrafted in Cairo, Egypt. This oud features a Soho Piezo ceramic pickup with a 4-band equalizer with volume control and low battery indicator. The scale length is approximately 600 mm. The finish is a catalyzed polyurethane. The neck and body are pine and the finger board is hard wood. There are 12 geared tuners. However, the maker of this oud only installs 11 strings. It is very popular in Cairo to play with only 11 strings; only one on the bass or 6th course. Includes nylon gig bag. 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: 12 tuning gears with only 11 strings Country of Origin: Hand crafted in Egypt Pickup: Soho Piezo ceramic w/ 4 band equalizer Scale length: Approximately 600 mm FREE CD & Tuning Chart Includes Nylon Gig Bag Shipped Insured Brand New!