Brightwood Arabic Oud
This is our modern Arabic style oud model built to order.Our model has a slightly larger body size than many of the traditional and current oud models available. To compensate for the extra size size we compress the depth of the bowl slightly, this makes the instrument more comfortable to hold and play while allowing for the increased volume and projection afforded by the broader soundboard surface area. Braced and thicknesses to conventional standards for the tradition our instrument retain the the characteristic sustain, rich frequency spectrum and timber associated with the Arabic style oud. Our standard model features decorative inlay around...
TONEWOOD SPECS
Soundboard: Lutz SpruceBody Wood: maple and ebonized walnut
Neck Wood: mahogany neck core with dovetail joint, wrapped in staves to match bowl. 5.7cm width at junction.
Fretboard: Jatoba
Bridge: walnut
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ONLY
This guitar build is currently available by Build Request only. Click on "Initiate Request" button below to reach out directly to the Luthier and start a conversation about a guitar build. There is no obligation involved with direct communication with a Builder and no referral fees for the Buyer.
Our model has a slightly larger body size than many of the traditional and current oud models available. To compensate for the extra size size we compress the depth of the bowl slightly, this makes the instrument more comfortable to hold and play while allowing for the increased volume and projection afforded by the broader soundboard surface area.
Braced and thicknesses to conventional standards for the tradition our instrument retain the the characteristic sustain, rich frequency spectrum and timber associated with the Arabic style oud.
Our standard model features decorative inlay around the sound holes, pick guard and fingerboard, additional inlay in staves can be made to order at a price increase of $500 above base price.
All of our materials are of high quality, well aged and hand selected for each build.
Build Specifications
| MODEL | Arabic oud |
| YEAR BUILT | 202x |
| SOUNDBOARD WOOD | Lutz Spruce |
| BACK & SIDE WOOD | maple and ebonized walnut |
| BODY SHAPE | arabic oud 21 staves - max width 38.5cm |
| BODY DEPTH | Body depth 20cm |
| SCALE LENGTH | Scale 61cm |
| FRETBOARD WOOD | Jatoba |
| BRIDGE WOOD | maple and ebonized walnut |
| NUT & SADDLE | bone nut - saddle n/a |
| NUT WIDTH | Nut width 3.8cm |
| STRING SPACING | String spacing 3.5mm |
| FRET WIRES | fretless |
| HEADSTOCK | jatoba and maple peg box |
| INLAY NOTES | geometric inlay around sound holes, pick guard and fingerboard - stave inlay available at extra cost |
| TUNING MACHINES | ebony friction tuners |
| NECK INFO | mahogany neck core with dovetail joint, wrapped in staves to match bowl. 5.7cm width at junction. |
| TRUSS ROD | N/A |
| BINDING | decorative code to match inlay motif - outer binding on ebonized walnut |
| BRACING | ladder - standard bracing patter and dimensions for Arabic oud traditions |
| ROSETTE | hand cut rosettes from synthetic bone substitute - other materials available at cost |
| BRIDGE PINS | bridge is traditional tie block |
| 12TH FRET ACTION | 2.3mm |
| RADIUS DATA | |
| BUILD FINISH | french polish - built to medium shine |
| AMPLIFIED? | No |
| AMP TYPE | None |
| STRINGS | labella silber wound lute & PVA nylon |
| CASE INFO | Sala music half hard oud case HOC-404 |
| WORKSHOP CITY | Worcester MA |
| ORIGIN COUNTRY | USA |
SHIPPING INFORMATION
The Luthier Bench advocates for a series of precautionary steps when shipping a guitar. We highly recommend that Sellers follow the following guidelines outlined in our Knowledge Base article: HOW TO SHIP A GUITAR. Important pointers like loosening the strings prior to shipping are detailed in the article.
Our shipping policy is straightforward - every domestic shipment from a USA-based Luthier to a USA-located Buyer will be charged a $150 flat fee, including $5,000 of comprehensive shipping and purchase insurance. For international shipments, our platform charges a flat fee of $350 for shipments originating in the USA to any EU address ($450 from EU workshop to USA Buyer and $250 from EU Workshop to EU Buyer), also including $5,000 of shipping and purchase insurance. After purchasing a guitar build on our platform, our logistics team will directly reach out to the Buyer to: (1) confirm the transaction; (2) offer Buyer an array of shipping alternatives; and (3) determine desired insurance level coverage.
INSURANCE INFORMATION
The Luthier Bench provides $5,000 of comprehensive shipping & purchase insurance at no charge included in our flat rate shipping rate. $5,000 of Shipping and Package Insurance will be automatically added to the cart and the Buyer can either accept that level of shipping insurance, or opt to increase the coverage up to $10,000. This comprehensive shipping insurance package is provided by XCOVER Shopping & Package Guarantee which provides 24/7 online insurance claim support. Note that this coverage provides shipping insurance in the event of either loss, damage or theft (even porch piracy). NOTE: the minimum level of $5,000 of insurance coverage is included in our flat rate shipping on all shipments, both domestic and international.
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