Ornate Wooden Oud with Inlaid Soundboard - Vintage/Antique

Condition: Used - Vintage/Antique

Item Description
This is a traditional oud, a pear-shaped lute originating from the Middle East and North Africa. The instrument features a distinctive rounded body constructed from light-coloured wood with a pronounced sound hole and characteristic oud profile.

Key Features
Body: Hand-crafted wooden construction with natural finish showing age patina and surface wear consistent with vintage use
Soundboard: Decorative inlaid geometric pattern in contrasting dark wood and mother-of-pearl inlay work, featuring traditional Islamic geometric designs across the playing surface
Neck: Extended wooden neck with ornamental inlay detailing, tapering toward the pegbox
Pegbox: Carved wooden pegbox with multiple wooden tuning pegs (approximately 11-12 visible)
Tuning Pegs: Turned wooden pegs with spherical knobs, dark wood construction
Strings: Multiple courses visible, traditional gut or nylon strings
Hardware: Brass or bronze fittings at key junction points

Condition Notes
This is a well-used vintage instrument showing authentic patina and age-related surface marks. The wooden body displays natural colour variation and light surface wear from decades of use. The inlaid soundboard remains intact with no visible cracks in the decorative work. All tuning pegs are present and functional. The instrument shows no structural damage or major repairs visible from external inspection.

Included
Instrument only as pictured. Housed in original hard case with red velvet interior lining and metal hardware fittings. Case shows corresponding age and wear consistent with the instrument.

Specifications
Type: Traditional Oud (Middle Eastern lute)
Construction: Solid wood body and neck
Soundboard Decoration: Geometric inlay with mother-of-pearl and contrasting wood
Tuning Pegs: Wooden, turned construction
Estimated Age: Mid-20th century or earlier based on construction methods and patina
Condition Category: Used - Vintage

Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia

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