Davide, there are some general categories, but with so many variables, and luthiers and musicians experimenting with woods, finishes, strings, bracing
and structure, many ouds now straddle categories. There are long sustain instruments with deep bass, and there are big very Egyptian-sounding ones
that have little. You have to take the time to form your own opinions and get to know what you like. Youtube is a blessing.
In the end what you get as your first oud is not so critical, as long as it's an encouraging instrument, as it would be very unusual for you not to
end up with several ouds and really "get into it".
As Chris says, a Sukar is an exceptionally good choice for a first instrument, no matter what, as they sound good, play well, have an adjustable
action, and are moderately priced. I happen to like them a lot, so it's only logical that I recommend a Sukar. Some people reject them because of the
hidden non-traditional neck adjustment wing-nut, and a few do not like the sound. But most oud players consider them "excellent for the money".
Sonically Sukars are intermediate, they are now made with a 600 mm scale, and can be pulled into different directions by choice of strings, action
setting, and tuning, including Turkish tuning if desired. I have one that I tune Arabic, and that sounds rather massively Egyptian, and another that
sounds great tuned Turkish and could also very well be strung and tuned to high ff. The least expensive Model 1 is within your budget, and it's a
great first oud, especially if you put a little loving care into optimizing it. In many ways it's like the legendary 1954 Chevrolet that people of the
BabyBoom generation learned to fix cars on: solid, ample, everything accessible and simple, reliable, great performer, easy to work on and customize.
Welcome and enjoy this magical instrument.
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