"Damasko" Master-Crafted Oud – Full Mother of Pearl Bowl by Al-Andalus

The "Damasko" is a breathtaking professional Arabic Oud designed for the serious musician and collector. Its most striking feature is the vaulted bowl, which is entirely enveloped in a stunning, hand-laid mosaic of Mother of Pearl (Sadaf). The shimmering blue, teal, and pearl geometric patterns evoke the deep, clear waters of a lagoon, offering a commanding visual presence to match its rich, resonant acoustic voice.

Premium Specifications:

• Level: Professional
• Soundboard (Face): Solid Selected Swedish Tonewood (chosen for its warm, earthy resonance and authentically traditional Arabic tone)
• Bowl (Back): Solid Sycamore base fully enveloped in a custom Mother of Pearl (Sadaf) mosaic inlay (natural with some synthetic parts for coloring)
• Face Ornamentation: Custom natural Mother of Pearl (Sadaf) inlay featuring intricately cut rosettes and full edge binding along the soundboard
• Fingerboard: Wenge (for extreme durability and smooth playability)
• Tuning Pegs: Premium Indian Rosewood / Seesem (highly dense and traditional for precise, slip-free tuning)
• Strings: Factory-installed American Galaxy strings

Dimensions (Standard Arabic Scale):

• Scale Length (String Length): 60 cm
• Neck Length: 20 cm
• Neck Width: 3.7 cm at the nut / 5.7 cm at the bowl joint
• Bowl Length: 51 cm
• Bowl Width: 36.5 cm
• Bowl Depth: 20 cm

Shipping & Handling:

• Origin: This instrument is meticulously inspected, packed, and shipped directly from our fulfillment warehouse in Egypt via reliable international postal shipping.
• Handling Time: Please allow 3 to 5 business days for final inspection and secure packaging before the item is dispatched.
• Delivery Time: International transit typically takes 10 to 20 business days depending on your location.

Customs & Import Taxes: Please note that as this is an international shipment, the buyer is strictly responsible for any VAT, import duties, or customs taxes imposed by their destination country. These fees are not included in the purchase price or shipping cost.

About the Maker: This instrument was handcrafted by Master Luthier Abu Ammar, the founder of the esteemed Al-Andalus Workshop. With over 20 years of lutherie experience in Egypt, Abu Ammar's instruments are celebrated for their precise intonation and structural integrity, making them highly sought after and widely exported throughout the Middle East and the Arab world.

Please Note: This is a handmade artisan instrument crafted from natural materials. Slight variations in wood grain, inlay texture, and minute aesthetic details are completely normal and may differ slightly from the display photos or screen lighting. For made-to-order purchases, please anticipate minor, natural distinctions that make your specific instrument unique.