Mike's Oud Forums

Aquila Strings--new sets, new seller

Jameel - 6-22-2006 at 02:58 PM




http://www.msocp.com/oudstrings.htm


I'm glad to offer the new light tension set for arabic tuning, (both with the low C and F, or D and G) for those who found the standard set a bit tight for their tastes, or instruments.

The Aquilas are getting very popular for oud, especially for a more warm, smooth and sweet sound on the plains. This lower tension set is comprised of copper wound nylgut multifilament and plain nylgut for the two high courses. These are the same strings that Aquila sells for lute.

Aquila Nylguts are now being used by professional oud luthiers, such as forum members Haluk Eraydin and Nazih Ghadban, who are Aquila dealers themselves. For those in the United States and elsewhere, I'm proud to be able to offer these excellent strings.

Please bear with me as I develop my inventory, as I'm stocking a limited number of sets now, but will be adding more soon.

I invite you to take a look at the new site

Thank you!