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nasers

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posted on 2-11-2014 at 05:30 PM

Longer strings for floating bridge oud

Hi, everyone. I have a nice floating bridge Samir Azar oud but can't seem to find strings that are long enough to reach the right pegs..

Can I ask those of you with floating bridge ouds what strings you use and would recommend?

Thanks,
Naser

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posted on 2-11-2014 at 07:22 PM

I used CaravanMusic Arabic strings < http://www.musicaravan.com/strings >on my Bashir model, overall length from the top nut to the tail is 28,5 in/723mmm.

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posted on 2-11-2014 at 11:46 PM

I use on my Azar floater Aquila Nylguts and D'Addario Nylon Strings from oudstrings.com.

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posted on 2-12-2014 at 10:17 AM

Thanks guys.

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posted on 2-13-2014 at 02:45 AM

The Pyramid Lute strings are available in different length.
Up to 180 cm [70 inches].

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