Simon
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My Oud always gets out of tune
Hi,
I just started to learn oud and I have a big problem: My oud gets out of tune very fastly. When I have tuned the deep C-string, the high C-strings
already are out of tune nearly a quater-tone!
Is there anything I could have done wrong or can it be a mistake in the construction of the oud?
Please help me.
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Luttgutt
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Welcome to the Forum Simon!
Well it could be many things. But most two commun er:
1- New strings take time to satle (at least 2 days)
2- The pegs don't hold well (need som violin soap. I don't remember the name)
Use the search icon, and you'll find many good advises!
The wood might be dead, but the oud is alive.
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Aymara
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... and factory strings (the ones the oud shipped with) are usually junk.
But this topic has been discussed sooo many times 
PS: Which strings are you using? When was the oud stringed? And maybe show us a closeup photo of the pegbox.
PPS: THIS discussion might be interesting for you ... many tips for a guy who started with a cheap oud.
Greetings from Germany
Chris
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