Al Ablaq
$500
Named after the alternating limestone and basalt pattern found in Levantine architecture, the Al Ablaq pairs maple and wenge strips on the bowl to echo that contrast. A 6-string oud tuned to Ccc (Do-Do), with a solid cedar soundboard, fixed bridge, and ebony pegs.
The maple and wenge combination produces a bright, articulate tone with clear separation between notes — well suited for both Arabic maqam playing and contemporary settings.
Includes a padded carry bag and custom INAQ rishas. Handcrafted in Lebanon.
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| Soundboard Wood | Cedar |
|---|---|
| Bowl Wood Type | Maple & Wenge |
| Sound board holes | 3 |
| Holes Type | Circular |
| Bridge setup | Fixed |
| Fingerboard | No |
| Pegs woodtype | Ebony |
| Number of strings | 6 |
| Tuning | Ccc (Do-Do) |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose |
| Body Finish Gloss | Glossy |
| Top Finish | Beeswax |
| Top Finish Gloss | Matt |
| Includes | Padded carry bag, Custom INAQ rishas |
| Made in | Lebanon |
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