{"product_id":"premium-arabic-oud-sala-a8","title":"Premium Arabic Oud SALA-A8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RwFkyYSatU8?si=t9pjFmw4vknJCRHR\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sala-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePremium Arabic Oud SALA-A8\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional string-instrument, based in the Oriental world – the so-called “Oud” – has cultivated many thousand years of music-history in Arabic, but also in the Western world. Probably you also ever thought about playing this amazingly matchless instrument or you are already familiar with it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell, then Sala Muzik offers you a significant and beautifully designed Oud, which is called the “Premium Turkish Oud SALA-O8”. It brings you in the position, no matter where you play it, to bring the Orient close to you and to go back to the millennials to study the ancient prehistory of our common global culture of music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly for you, we are building this great instrument, by Sala Muzik itself and therefore we unite the traditional and opulent way of construction for this exemplary body while using only exquisite materials to match your optical and tonal requirements, that makes you not want to stop playing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautifully created body is made of fine Wenge-wood and it awards you with a surprisingly deep and expressive character, to charm you and your listeners every time you play a note. The top of Canadian cedar wood ennobles your new instrument with gorgeous ornaments and convinces you and your audience optically. Whether you are playing this Oud on stage or it hangs on the wall – it is an absolute eye-catcher, which is waiting for you right here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fingerboard, built with very solid and durable supports you to play every tope with brilliance. Precisely because an Oud has no frets like a guitar, we do everything for delivering you an authentic and great playing experience, so you can express your melodies as its best. Even the Ebony-wood pegs for tuning are structured for supporting you get the right tune for your instrument quickly, so you can start playing immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Premium Turkish Oud SALA-O8 presents an absolute pro-instrument, which matches your highly individual demands and will accompany your musical way for a long time. Though it is also a perfect choice for you as an amateur when you want to learn this traditional and peerless instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase this instrument in our online-shop, right at Sala Muzik, and soon you could be able to play the incomparable sound yourself. We deliver for you an additional set of extra strings, so you can be prepared to keep playing, in case any strings are breaking sometimes. With the included plectrum you can perform the famous way of playing your new Oud, to express your better musically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpart your environment the Turkish flair already after the first tone you play, drinking black tea, sitting in the sunset…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge To Nut: 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowl 48 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sala-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArabic oud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelected Cedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBowl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWenge (handpicked)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWenge with Ebony fingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTuning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArabic standard — C2 G2 A2 D3 G3 C4 (re-stringable to other Arabic tunings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCourses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 (5 double + 1 single bass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft case, replacement strings, risha (plectrum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIstanbul, Türkiye — built by Sala Muzik luthiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt comes with:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra strings,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sala-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I tune this oud to Turkish tuning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically yes, but the bowl size, neck length, and string scaling are optimized for Arabic tuning. Turkish tuning on an Arabic oud produces compromised tone and intonation. Buy a Turkish oud for Turkish music — see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turkish-oud\"\u003eTurkish oud collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the bowl glued or floating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is fully glued with traditional fish-glue construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat plectrum (risha) is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard plastic risha designed for Arabic oud strings. Many advanced players prefer traditional turtle-shell or horn rishas — these are available as add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow often do I need to change strings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasual practice: every 3–6 months. Daily practice or performance: every 1–3 months. Single bass strings tend to last longer than the paired courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo you offer hardshell cases?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a hardshell case is available as an add-on at checkout (recommended for international shipping or travel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, worldwide. Ouds are fragile — we ship in custom-fitted boxes with extra foam protection, fully insured DHL or FedEx Express for international orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sala-trust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted in Istanbul \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy Sala Muzik luthiers · since 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide shipping \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrier chosen at checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-year warranty \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+ direct luthier support\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-day returns \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom delivery, original condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34429587292315,"sku":"SSALAA8","price":799.85,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1619\/7281\/products\/premium-arabic-oud-sala-a8-ouds-muzik-string-instrument-musical-652.jpg?v=1627157186","url":"https:\/\/es.salamuzik.com\/products\/premium-arabic-oud-sala-a8","provider":"Sala Muzik","version":"1.0","type":"link"}