The oud is the classical short- necked, bowl-backed fretless lute of the Arabic world. With 11 or 12 strings in 5 or 6 courses, the Arabic tuning has an optional high course [ff]cc/gg/DD/AA/EE Clear Nylon & Silver Plated Wound Designed for Arabic tuning 12-String Set String Gauges: Clear Nylon .022P – 022P – ff Clear Nylon .027P – .027P – cc Clear Nylon .031P – .031P – gg Silver- Plated Wound on Nylon .023W – .023W – DD Silver- Plated Wound on Nylon .029W – .029W – AA Silver- Plated Wound on Nylon .033W – .033W – EE Made in the USA with American Wire Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness
