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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.
1 in stock
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Al Dalia $600
Al Dalia takes its name from the grape vine, a nod to the deep red of wine that the pure padauk bowl mirrors so closely. The wood’s natural color needs no staining or treatment to achieve that rich, saturated red. A 6-string oud tuned to Ccc (Do-Do), with a solid spruce soundboard, rosewood pegs, fixed bridge, block fingerboard, and three circular soundboard holes.
The padauk bowl delivers a bright, focused tone with strong projection and a pronounced mid-range. The fixed bridge gives a direct, tight response, while the three circular holes keep the sound open and balanced across the registers. Well suited for traditional Arabic and Levantine repertoire where clarity and projection matter most.
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Arches of Cordoba $600
The Arches of Cordoba draws from the red and white stone arches of the Great Mosque of Cordoba, one of the most recognized architectural motifs in the Islamic world. The alternating maple and padauk staves in the bowl mirror that contrast, pale against red, set in a round bowl shape that echoes the curvature of the arches themselves. A 6-string oud tuned to Ccc (Do-Do), with a solid spruce soundboard, rosewood pegs, block ebony fingerboard, and three circular soundboard holes.
The maple-padauk combination produces a bright, articulate tone with good projection and a clear mid-range. The three circular holes add openness to the sound, giving the higher registers more presence while maintaining warmth in the lows. A responsive instrument well suited for both traditional maqam work and contemporary playing.
Includes a padded carry bag and custom INAQ rishas. Handcrafted in Lebanon. -
Arches of Cordoba 2 $600
The Arches of Cordoba draws from the red and white stone arches of the Great Mosque of Cordoba, one of the most recognized architectural motifs in the Islamic world. The alternating maple and padauk staves in the bowl mirror that contrast, pale against red, set in a round bowl shape that echoes the curvature of the arches themselves. A 6-string oud tuned to Ccc (Do-Do), with a solid spruce soundboard, ebony pegs, floating bridge, block fingerboard, and three oval soundboard holes.
The maple-padauk combination produces a bright, articulate tone with good projection and a clear mid-range. The floating bridge adds sustain and harmonic depth, while the three oval holes give the higher registers more presence without losing warmth in the lows. A responsive instrument well suited for both traditional maqam work and contemporary playing.
Includes a padded carry bag and custom INAQ rishas. Handcrafted in Lebanon. -
Ember $700
The Ember pairs padauk and wenge in a bowl that mirrors fire meeting ash, the deep red of burning wood set against dark, charred grain. The name captures that moment where heat still glows beneath the surface. A 6-string oud tuned to Ccc (Do-Do), with a solid spruce soundboard, ebony pegs, fixed bridge, ebony fingerboard, and three circular soundboard holes.
The padauk-wenge combination delivers a bright, punchy attack with strong projection, balanced by the warmth of the spruce top. The fixed bridge gives a direct, tight response, while the three circular holes keep the tone open and even across the registers. The ebony fingerboard adds durability and a smoother feel for faster left-hand work.
Includes a padded carry bag and custom INAQ rishas. Handcrafted in Lebanon. -
Essaouira $450
Named after the Moroccan coastal city where warm sunset tones meet weathered stone, the Essaouira pairs mahogany and walnut on the bowl — the reddish mahogany for the coastal light, the walnut for the old rampart rock. A 6-string oud tuned to Ccc (Do-Do), with a solid cedar soundboard, fixed bridge, and ebony pegs.
The mahogany and walnut combination delivers a warm, full-bodied tone with strong low-mid presence — well suited for expressive Arabic maqam playing and lyrical phrasing.
Includes a padded carry bag and custom INAQ rishas. Handcrafted in Lebanon.
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Essential Walnut $800
The Essential Walnut uses the wood that has defined Levantine oud making for centuries. Walnut was the bowl material of choice for luthiers across the region, valued for its availability and its warm, rounded sonic response. A 6-string oud tuned to Ccc (Do-Do), with a solid spruce soundboard, ebony fingerboard, fixed bridge, and ebony pegs.
The walnut bowl delivers a balanced tone with rich low-mids and smooth highs, well suited for traditional Arabic and Levantine repertoire where warmth and depth matter most. The ebony fingerboard adds durability and a smoother feel for faster, more precise left-hand work.
Includes a padded carry bag and custom INAQ rishas. Handcrafted in Lebanon.
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Ribbed Walnut $1,200
The Ribbed Walnut leaves the bowl ribs unsmoothed, preserving the contour of each individual stave. Where most ouds are sanded to a seamless curve, this model keeps its raw, tactile surface, connecting the player directly to the instrument’s construction. A 6-string oud tuned to Ccc (Do-Do), with a solid spruce soundboard, rosewood pegs, fixed bridge, and a single soundboard hole.
The unfinished rib texture paired with the walnut bowl and single-hole design produces a warm, focused tone with strong low-end presence. The French polish shellac finish on the bowl adds depth to the resonance, while the beeswax-finished soundboard keeps the highs smooth and organic. Well suited for players who value a deeper, more intimate sound.
Includes a padded carry bag and custom INAQ rishas. Handcrafted in Lebanon.
1 in stock
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Roufan $1,000
A tribute to Roufan Nahhat, one of the brothers in the family often called the Stradivarius of the oud. Built following the Nahhat aesthetic, with a walnut bowl, spruce soundboard, maple dividers, and the traditional soundboard inlays typical of Nahhat ouds. A 6-string oud tuned to Ccc (Do-Do), with rosewood pegs and a fixed bridge.
The spruce top paired with the walnut bowl produces a bright, projecting tone with strong fundamentals, responsive to both delicate ornamental playing and full-voiced plucking.
Includes a padded carry bag and custom INAQ rishas. Handcrafted in Lebanon.
1 in stock
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The Classic $250
The Classic pairs walnut and beechwood, two of the most widely used tonewoods in traditional Levantine oud making. This combination has been a staple of workshop production across the region for generations, chosen for its reliability and balanced sonic character. A 6-string oud tuned to Ccc (Do-Do), with a solid cedar soundboard, ebony pegs, fixed bridge, veneer fingerboard, and three circular soundboard holes.
The walnut-beechwood bowl produces a warm, even tone with good clarity across the registers. The cedar top adds responsiveness and a slightly darker tonal color compared to spruce, giving the instrument a softer, more expressive voice. A solid entry point for students and an honest working instrument for experienced players.
Includes a padded carry bag and custom INAQ rishas. Handcrafted in Lebanon.
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