New Oud Egyptian Mosaic Pear Shape 11 Strings Hard Case Start Price USD 215.00 Current Price USD 225.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price USD 225.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 06, 2008 End Time Monday, October 13, 2008 Location (800) 673-1517 Melbourne Fl See more about 'New Oud Egyptian Mosaic Pear Shape 11 Strings Hard Case' Description New Oud, Egyptian Mosaic, Pear Shaped, Hard Case with Pick & Extra Strings   BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY $225.00!!!   The manufacturer repaired two cracks in the soundboard then finished over them as shown in photos #7 & 8. The finish also has some blemishes. Somebody made a couple of finger smudges near the left rosette. And the finish by the bridge and neck is smudged a little. It is only cosmetic and has no effect on the sound. The body of this oud has the shape of a Bartlett Pear with smooth soft curves.   The back of the bowl and the neck are fully covered with geometric mosaic of contrasting woods, white and black tiles and simulated Mother of Pearl accents.  Under the mosaic the body has stave construction.   The three round sound holes has carved rosette inserts and are rimmed by simulated Mother of Pearl inlay. The soundboard has a light finish. The Bridge is fixed. There are eleven strings in five courses of two and one single string (nylon, nylon wound and metal wound).  The nut to bridge measures approximately 24 inches.  Almost too pretty to play, you will want to display the mosaic to everyone.  Over all dimensions are approximately 32 x 15 x 8 inches.  Oud includes extra string set, oud pick and case.  The case has three locks and a hand grip, vinyl outside and cloth inside.     Shipping to lower 48 states is via UPS. Cost = $48.00 Shipping to Canada is via Priority Mail. Cost = $50.00 Shipping to Britain or France is via International Priority Mail. Cost = $83.00     If you have any questions, want information on future auctions, or want to make payment, you can call us at (800) 673-1517. You can send money orders to Mid-East Mfg., Inc. 7694 Progress Circle West Melbourne, Fl 32904. As a matter of company policy Mid-East Mfg offers only items with an unusual circumstance on E-bay auctions. Dealers on E-bay offer many of our regular products.OUDX-E-3   Place a Bid!