The Best Ouds 2025

1. Mid-East Arabic Oud Sheesham w/Gig Bag, OUDR14N

BLEMISHED: Six course oud with classic tear drop 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 pick guard at bottom to help prevent scratching sound board 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 instrument, but we recommend using the Arabic method: DGADGC. This oud has a range of more than 3 octaves. Accessories include a gig bag, oud pick and Owner's Guide. 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

Six course oud with classic tear drop shape and bowl bottom. It includes 5 wound nylon strings and 6 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/levers 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. Each have a beautiful geometric design around edge. There is also a sheesham pick guard at bottom to help prevent scratching sound board 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 instrument, but we recommend using the Arabic method: DGADGC. This oud has a range of more than 3 octaves. Accessories include a gig bag and Owner's Guide. The oud is the main instrument of Arabic music and is popular throughout the Middle East. Important Specifications: Body/Bowl: 20 inches in length, 8 inches in width and 14 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: 3.25 inches in width Scale Length: 24.25 inches *12 sheesham tuning pegs/levers *Fretless Item Specifications: Weight Without Case: 2.25 lbs Item Length: 32 Inches Item Width: 14 Inches Item Height: 8 Inches Country: Pakistan

2. Egyptian Oud - Walnut & Beech Wood

Egyptian Oud - Walnut & Beech Wood

Egyptian oud with nylon gig bag. This oud has the classic tear-drop shape and is constructed with walnut staves. This beautiful Egyptian oud has a solid spruce soundboard with three round sound holes. Each sound hole is decorated with inlay. The decorations can vary from those photographed. Features: Includes a nylon gig bag and a pick Solid spruce soundboard Constructed with walnut staves Beautiful decorated inlay Shipped insured Brand New!

3. Egyptian Tear Drop Oud w/ Soft Case

Egyptian Tear Drop Oud w/ Soft Case

Egyptian oud with classic tear drop shape and bowl bottom that has 11 nylon strings and adjustable rosewood bridge. The body and neck are made from mahogany and rosewood and have a stunning shiny finish. Its soundboard is made from cedar wood and it has three oval shaped sound holes, 1 under strings and 2 on the sides. Each sound hole has a darker ring around edge. Sound board also includes pick guard to prevent scratching instrument and a striped hard wood arm guard. The decorations can vary from those photographed. This item includes a nylon gig bag, pick and owner's guide. There are multiple tuning options for instrument, but we recommend using the Arabic method: DGADGC. This oud has a range of 3 octaves. SPECIAL NOTE; No Warranty on Strings: Whether you purchase an instrument on-line or in a neighborhood store, manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey to your home. During this time the strings WILL oxidize and this may shorten their life expectancy and may reduce their sound quality. On occasion instruments may 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: Body/ Bowl: 19" L x 8" W x 14" H Nut width: 1.5" Neck at Body Joint: 2.25" Soundboard: Cedar Body & Neck: Mahogony Scale Length: 22.5" 12 rosewood tuning pegs/ levers Fretless Shipped insured Brand new

4. Egyptian Walnut Oud w/ Soft Case

Egyptian Walnut Oud w/ Soft Case

This oud has the classic tear-drop shape with a bowl constructed of walnut. The three round sound holes are trimmed with faux mother of pearl inlay. The soundboard has a light finish. There are twelve ebony tuning pegs and twelve strings. The bridge is fixed. The nut to bridge measures approximately 23.25 inches. This is a beautiful instrument. Over all dimensions are approximately 32 x 14 x 8 inches. Includes nylon gig bag with pick. 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 Shipped insured Brand New!

5. El-Masry The Egyptian Spirit Professional Egyptian Oud + Professional Case-Cat#M9

Brand new hand crafted with a very special design and decorations, amazing structure and texture!Decorated finger board! 9 strings (with option to add more) Hard case included. Oud Bowl: Roswood+Nut Oud Face: Spruce Pegs: Ebony About The OudThe Oud is a highly ornate instrument made of wood, with six double strings, with a pear-shaped body and a non-fretted neck.

El-Masry The Egyptian Spirit Professional Egyptian Oud + Professional Case-Cat#M9

6. Mid-East Turkish Oud Picks 10-Pack

Plastic pick for the oud. 5.25" x 0.25" parallel sides, rounded ends. Color and flexibility may vary. The OUDW are .050 inches thick near the end and .085 inches thick in the middle

Plastic pick for the oud - 10 pack Very flexible pick, 5" x 0.25" Parallel sides, round ends Color and flexibility may vary Shipped insured

7. Mid-East Oud Pick, Plastic, 10 Pack

Mid-East Oud Pick, Plastic, 10 Pack

Plastic pick for the oud. Very flexible pick, 5" x 0.25" parallel sides, rounded ends. Color may vary.

8. Mid-East Electric Frame Oud w/ Gig Bag - Black *Blemished OUDLFB-2S

Mid-East Electric Frame Oud w/ Gig Bag - Black *Blemished OUDLFB-2S

ItemLength:33.75 ItemHeight:5.25 Condition:Scratch & Dent Strings WeightWithoutCase:4.4 ItemWidth:14 WeightWithCase:5.5

9. Mid-East Turkish Oud Sheesham w/ 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 and walnut wooden body and sheesham neck with a beautiful satin finish. Please note: The decorations can vary from those photographed. Accessories Included: Soft padded gig bag, oud 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: varigated sheesham and walnut; 23 staves Neck: sheesham 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 sheesham Nut: Made from bone. Neck at Nut: 1.5" W; Nut: 2.1250" W Neck at Body Joint: 2.1250" W Bridge: sheesham mustashe with lacewood top Strings at Bridge: 3.1250" W Scale Length: 23"

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 mustashe with lacewood top Strings at Bridge: 3.1250" W Scale Length: 22.25" Item Specifications: Weight Without Case: 2.05 lbs Item Length: 30 Inches Item Width: 13.75 Inches Item Height: 7 Inches Country: Pakistan

10. Mid-East Arabic Oud w/ Gig Bag - Walnut

Six course oud with classic tear drop shape and bowl bottom. It includes 7 wound nylon strings and 4 rectified nylon strings, as well as a fixed walnut bridge. The body and neck are made from walnut and the bowl has white pinstripes in between each wooden stave. The neck and tuning pegs are also made out of walnut. 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 walnut pick guard at bottom to help prevent scratching sound board 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 instrument, but we recommend using the Arabic method: DGADGC. This oud has a range of more than 3 octaves. Accessories include a gig bag, oud pick and Owner's Guide. 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 satinwood tuning pegs/levers *Fretless

Six course oud w/ classic tear drop shape Body/Bowl: 20.25" in length 7.25" in width & 13.75" in height 12 Satinwood tuning pegs/levers Scale Length: 24.25 inches