Premium Arabic Oud SALA-A8 – Wenge & Cedar

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The SALA-A8 is a handcrafted Arabic oud made in Istanbul, with a wenge bowl and neck, a selected cedar soundboard, and an ebony fingerboard. It is built for players looking for the deep, warm character of an Arabic oud.

Hear the SALA-A8 with Dr. Mehmet Bitmez

In the accompanying video, Dr. Mehmet Bitmez plays the SALA-A8 and shares his impressions of its tone, intonation, and craftsmanship. Listen to the demonstration to get a sense of the instrument’s sound before choosing your oud.

The instrument featured in the video was made by Esma, a young luthier working with MirasLute for Sala Muzik. Dr. Mehmet Bitmez introduces her work and discusses the bracing beneath the soundboard, giving you a closer look at the craftsmanship behind the oud he is playing.

Specifications:

Model: SALA-A8
Instrument type: Arabic oud
Bowl: Wenge
Neck: Wenge
Soundboard: Selected cedar
Fingerboard: Ebony
Strings: 11 strings in 6 courses: 5 pairs and 1 single bass string
Arabic tuning, low to high: C2 – G2 – A2 – D3 – G3 – C4
Made in: Istanbul, Türkiye

What’s Included
Your SALA-A8 comes with a soft case, a replacement set of strings, and a risha (oud plectrum).