Egyptian Mosaic Pear Oud, 11 Strings  E-mail this product to a friend

The body of this Egyptian oud has the shape of a Bartlett Pear with smooth soft curves. The back of the bowl and the neck are fully covered with geometric mosaic of contrasting woods, white and black tiles and simulated Mother of Pearl accents. Under the mosaic the body has stave construction. The three round sound holes has carved rosette inserts and are rimmed by simulated Mother of Pearl inlay. The soundboard has a light finish. The Bridge is fixed. There are eleven strings in five courses of two and one single string (nylon, nylon wound and metal wound). The nut to bridge measures approximately 24 inches. Almost too pretty to play, you will want to display the mosaic to everyone. Over all dimensions are approximately 32 x 15 x 8 inches. Oud includes extra string set, oud pick and case. The case has three locks and a hand grip, vinyl outside and cloth inside. Made in Egypt.