Detail 01
Arabic tuning
Gauges are matched to Arabic pitches, which sit lower than Turkish. The wrong set feels slack or dangerously tight.
Product detailSKU #1315669844642
La BellaOU80A Oud Strings - Arabic Tuning
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An oud string set strung for Arabic tuning. For oud players who tune Arabic rather than Turkish.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Oud players restringing in Arabic tuning
- Replacing a broken course without changing your tuning
- Keeping a spare set for a gigging or teaching oud
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players tuned Turkish — pitches and tensions won't match
- Guitar or lute players; oud stringing is its own system
- Anyone unsure which tuning their instrument is set up for
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Full course set
The oud strings in pairs. A set covers every course, so you can restring the whole instrument at once.
Detail 03
Fretless instrument
Nothing frets out against the strings, so wrap smoothness affects slide noise more than it would on a guitar.
Detail 04
$23.99 for a full set
Mid-range for oud strings. Reasonable to change on a schedule instead of waiting for a break.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your oud is set up for Arabic, not Turkish, tuning before ordering
- 02Oud bridges are tie-on; budget time and patience for the first restring
- 03Strings only. No tuner, winder or spare courses included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between Arabic and Turkish oud strings?
Tuning pitch. Turkish sits roughly a step higher, so its sets use different gauges. Using the wrong set gives poor tension and intonation.
02Does this cover all the courses?
Yes, it's a full set for the instrument. You get every course rather than buying singles.
03Can I use guitar strings on an oud?
Not sensibly. Oud tension, scale and course pairing are different, and guitar gauges can put the wrong load on a lightly built oud top.
04How do I know if my oud is Arabic tuned?
Check what your teacher or builder set it up for, or compare your current string gauges. If you learned Arabic repertoire, it's most likely Arabic.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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