oud2015
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What is the best string for this oud?
Hello every one
here is an egyptian oud
Back: Indian Resewood
Soundbord: German Cedar
Bowl Size: 50cm x 36cm x 20cm
Neck length: 20cm
String length: 60cm
Tuning: F C G D A F
What do you think is the best string can I use on this oud?
Thanks
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journeyman
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Nice oud; looks like one of Maurice Shehata's. You can spend the big bucks and buy lute strings or try a set of Pyramid. You'll have to buy the high
ff separately though. I find them as good as anything in the price range; better than some more expensive brands. Brian has a good selection on
oudstrings.com.
roypatterson.com
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Alfaraby
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I'd try Labella's Turkish tuning set, but replace the trebles with Pyramid Lute 600 & 700 nylons.
Brian at http://www.oudstrings.com is THE specialist among us.
Good luck
Yours indeed
Alfaraby
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Brian Prunka
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Thanks for the kudos, Alfaraby!
The LaBella OU80A set should work fine on this oud of the high f'f' tuning.
I would start there or with the Pyramid 650 orange + separate high f'f'
LaBella:
http://www.oudstrings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=...
Pyramid 650:
http://www.oudstrings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=...
High f'f':
http://www.oudstrings.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=...
These strings should be fine, eventually you may want to try the Pyramid "Historical" aka "Lute" strings, which are the finest quality but much more
expensive.
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