For Classical Turkish Oud Tuning: BB (or C#C#), F#, B, E, a, d.
Extended range preferred by performers of Ottoman Turkish classical music.
Hand-made to the highest specifications of virtuoso Necati Celik
Extremely long lasting.

Technical Details

Product Details

Package Dimensions
Width : 4.2 inch
Height : 0.5 inch
Length : 4.4 inch

Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounce (View shipping rates and policies)

ASIN : B00M0ZZN14

Product Description

Our Turkish Style oud strings are made to exact specifications in collaboration with oud virtuoso Ustad Necati Celik [pronounced ''Nejatee Chelik''], and we do supply him with these strings. Necati is considered by many to be the foremost classical oud player in Turkey today. [Ssee his CD ''Yasemin'' for sale on Amazon, UPC 791022022421.] These strings compare very favorably to Pyramids. The trebles are true and even, and the bass strings last many months without going out of tune with themselves. When I change strings, it is because they are literally wearing out, or have lost too much brilliance to perform with an ensemble---not because they are going out of tune. The only other strings I can say that of are the Pyramids, and they cost a lot more. There are two different Turkish sets. One has a label bearing Necati Celik''s name and is designed for the tuning that he prefers, from bass to treble: B (or C#), F#, b, e, a, d''. This tuning is preferred by most Turkish classical musicians today because of its increased range and versatility when transposition is necessary.