NEW LAOUTA TURKISH~ 4 COURSE FRETTED OUD LUTE CROSS Start Price USD 269.25 Current Price USD 269.25 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Location Melbourne, Florida See more about 'NEW LAOUTA TURKISH~ 4 COURSE FRETTED OUD LUTE CROSS' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 LAOUTA ~ 4 COURSE FRETTED ~ OUD ~ LUTE 4 Courses 3 pairs and 1 single stringTied, movable nylon fretsCGDA tuning, but can be adjustedZippered nylon case includedMade in TurkeyThe Laouta is cross between and oud and a lute.  Fretted like a lute, with stave construction, though slightly smaller than a standard lute.  This is a fine Turkish instrument.  The frets and tuning allow you to play the precise intonation used in Middle Eastern music.  Also is a great sustitute for an Irish Bouzouki with an antique look.   Approximately 29" x 12". 7 strings, 1 single and 3 pairs. Tied, movable nylon frets. Zippered case included.  Comes set up for CGDA tuning. Or you can use lighter strings for GDAE octave mandolin tuning. This is a first quality Laouta.   Please email if you have questions about either one.  Thanks for visiting!Paypal is preferred but money orders and cashiers checks are also accepted. No personal checks please. Buyer is responsible for shipping and handling. Orders are processed as soon as payment is received and most are shipped within 1 business day. Tracking numbers are forwarded to buyer on UPS Ground shipments. Outside the continental US please email me your address for a shipping quote. International order take approximately 2-3 business days for processing. International orders may incur customs tax charges which are due upon delivery and are the responsibility of the buyer. Remember free or discounted shipping is only free or discounted on items you buy and keep. Items returned for a refund will be refunded the purchase prices less the actual cost of shipping and handling incurred by the seller. Prompt payment is expected, but I do understand that situations arise that sometimes get in the way of that. If for some reason you find you can't make the payment right away please email me at neweratreasures@yahoo.com and I will be happy to work something out with you. If you fail to make the payment and fail to contact me about it an unpaid item reminder will be sent after 1 week and if payment is still not received the transaction will be closed with Ebay. Remember, communication is the key to a great transaction. Please contact me if you have any questions and if you haven't received any contact from me you might double check your spam filters. You should receive emails regularly from me through the course of the transaction and ending with your tracking or shipping details. Thanks so much for choosing New Era Treasures for your shopping experience today!New Era Treasures has been in business on Ebay for 6 years now and the world wide web for nearly 2 years. As an Ebay Powerseller I strive to continually offer unique products and great customer service. We carry a large variety of ethnic instruments and cultural gifts for you to enjoy! I take customer service very seriously! I want this to be a great transaction for both of us! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me! I'm very happy to help! I will answer all emails, if you haven't received a reply back, double check your spam filters on your email box, or your email address listed with Ebay. You can reach me at either of my 2 business email addresses: neweratreasures@yahoo.com or valerie@neweratreasures.com neweratreasures Store Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. On Jul-28-08 at 02:22:14 PDT, seller added the following information: Sellers: Get your own map of past buyers. Fast. Simple. Place a Bid!