OUD

Essentially the forebear of the lute, this instrument is believed to be the oldest instrument known to man, next to the drum. It bears a hollow body like any common acoustic guitar, and also having 11 strings. These strings are grouped together two at a time, with the lowest being alone. The Peg box, (what is called the head of a modern guitar) is curved 45-90 degree slant.  Notice this Oud has three “Sound Holes.” Typically, the oud can have 1-3 of these holes to help project the desired sound.