Custom Doubleneck Oud/Guitar custom 2013

This is a personal instrument that I've used in various projects over the years, but as one's music evolves, so do the instrument requirements, and so this one will need to find a good home.

Please see the video here for more details on the provenance and origin of the project.

There are some issues with the current oud neck. The oud neck head stock has cracked, though never detached, twice. The second time, I had to repair it myself and while not elegant, it has been rock solid and stable for years.

Also this was configured as a 7 course, but the spacing on this neck for 7 courses is quite narrow.

Ultimately, both the original luthier - now retired - and I agree that the angled headstock was not an ideal way to go, in hindsight, for an instrument this big and weighty.

However, I have a unique opportunity to make this correct for the next owner:

i have been consulting with a local oudist /guitarist/luthier, who I can vouch for his work. He has analysed this piece, understands the issues and could be available to make a new neck - with a regular neck angle this time - and so we have room to dial in some specifics to your taste and requirements. If he is not available, I have other luthiers available to take on the project.

If desired, the work can include some light fret dressing on the electric neck, and some touch up work on the side, which shows some scuffing from the gig bag, which doesnt quite fit with the headstock (yet another reason to change the oud neck).

Shipping/case: a custom hard shell case was also built and fitted for this instrument at the time. Because  the angled headstock had to be taken into consideration, however, the case is quite huge and not practical. I amended the  gig bag Gretsch had for this double neck by taking the gig bag to the luggage shop and having a wider zipper put in. The gig bag is what the instrument will ship in.

If you are interested in the hard shell case please discuss with me. I can get a quote for having the depth reduced if you go with the new neck, and will list it separately.

The listed price is for the instrument with a new neck. If you want it as is, feel free to message me and/or make an offer.

The instrument has served for me well for the project at the time, with numerous gigs and a live album. Let me know if you want more videos!