For Sale: Authentic Egyptian Oud - Handmade With high quality and professionalism • Full Specifications and Features: 7 Type and Origin: 100% Authentic Traditional Egyptian Oud - One of the finest and best types of ouds in the Arab world, with the authentic Egyptian character known for its strong and deep sound, completely different from Turkish or Syrian ouds. Very meticulous handmade craftsmanship, in the style of the great Egyptian craftsmen (exactly matching the works of the artist Mohamed Fawzy), precision in assembly and guaranteed durability, craftsmanship that lasts for many years. Wood Type and Quality: • Body: Made of luxurious natural walnut wood, with an interlaced radial design (light and dark) - this type of wood and design is of higher quality and price, providing strength, durability, and a luxurious aesthetic, and absorbs and emits sound in the best possible way. • Face: Made of excellent pure cedar wood, pure and free of defects, transmits vibrations and sound with very high accuracy. • Neck and Head: Made of solid beech wood, very comfortable in the hand, strong and unaffected by humidity or heat. 7 • Outer Layer (Name and Purpose): The layer on it is called "Transparent Varnish" - it is a high-quality protective layer applied to the wood, its function is: 1. Protects the wood from humidity, dust, and minor scratches. 2. Gives the wood shine and beauty, and highlights its natural colors. 3. Maintains the wood's quality for years, and prevents its color from changing or being affected by the weather. (The existing scratches are just very minor marks on the varnish layer only, they do not reach the wood at all, and do not affect anything, just very normal signs of use) Design and Appearance: • Large, wide body in a classic pear shape → provides a very resonant and powerful sound space. • 3 sound holes decorated with elegant and precise Arabic engravings → distribute the sound evenly and beautifully, and increase the sound's power and clarity. • Medium length and width neck, smooth and comfortable → easy to control, suitable for beginners and professionals. • Oud head and tuning pegs are precisely installed and made, and the neck-to-body joint is closed and tightly constructed → a sign of very high quality and durability, and will not break or be affected over time. • Strings are tensioned and ready, and all parts are intact and securely fastened. Sound (Most Important Feature): Its sound is deep, warm, full, resonant, and clear across all registers (lows are very strong, mids are pure, and highs are clear and pure) - suitable for all types of playing: Traditional, Maqamat, Classical, and Modern music. This is the distinctive sound of the authentic Egyptian oud that every player seeks. • Condition: Very clean, in excellent condition, minimal use, no breaks, cracks, defects, or repairs, only very minor marks on the outer varnish layer (as mentioned), which do not affect the sound or durability at all, ready to play immediately and tuned.