Beautiful ney, was packaged in a rigid tube to protect it and it sounds great. It came oiled and it has a nice citrus fragrance! Very responsive and helpful team always got back to me with questions about the order.
Wow😍😍😍,ce darbuka est une merveille, le travail qui a été fait sur ce darbuka est une véritable oeuvre d'art,le son est parfait,ces lorqu on le voit réellement qu on comprends pourquoi le prix d'achat est si élevé .Pour mon premier darbuka je suis très heureux de cette achat.
Hello, great accessory to support and keep the Darbuka safe. Fast shipping, sturdy and protective packaging. Thank you
Hello, beautiful decorations and excellent craftsmanship with shiny enamel finishes, deep and warm sound with bright accents, professional quality, Doum: very deep sound, Tek: warm and strong sound, Ka: bright and strong sound, Slap and accents: powerful and punchy. Fast shipping, sturdy and protective packaging. Thanks
Hello, wonderful, extraordinary decoration and excellent craftsmanship with shiny enamel finishes, really very strong and powerful sound, deep with extremely bright and sharp accents, professional quality, Doum: very deep and full sound, Tek: very sharp sound, Ka: extremely bright and sharp sound, Slap and accents: very powerful, clear, and extremely sharp. Fast shipping, strong and protective packaging. Thank you
Hello, high-quality backpack bag, comfortable and spacious, sturdy and protective, excellent materials have been used to protect against humidity, rain, and impacts. Fast shipping, sturdy and protective packaging. Thank you
Needs better finishing in general but other than that it’s more than beautiful.
Recommend it
This is a great drum case with plenty of pockets. I love the many options to carry it and it is well padded. I loved it so much I had to buy a new drum for it! 😂
Amazing Sound and look Amazing
Amazing look and incredible Sound
Update to my last review:
Arab Instruments has offered to send me a replacement reesha for what was not received, possibly lost in shipping. WOW These folks are AWEWSOME!
Why the fuss over a reesha? Exactly, I’d just re-order. But Arab Instruments’ attention to customer service is unparalleled. THANK YOU
I absolutely love playing with a 0.7 cow horn reesha. I can’t go back to plastic.
I did a lot of research before purchasing a ney and visited multiple websites before making my final choice. I chose Arab Instruments, and I was not disappointed. I wanted to give myself some time before writing a review to learn the ney. Here is what I have to say after dedicating lots of time and commitment for 1 month:
Product presentation:
It was well protected upon arrival and looked good. The instrument's design looked good and well made.
Sound:
I took a tuner and tested all the notes. Keep in mind, however, that I was able to produce a clear tone after many hours of practice and dedication. All the tones were in key, and the sound is great.
Different octaves:
All octaves are easy to reach with dedication :) Clear and good.
Overall feedback:
The Tuning Supurde, Re bayat - D is a great choice if you want to get into learning ney! I do recommend plastic first, as it will help you build up your embouchure and breath control, and it is easier to produce a sound. My overall experience with Arab Instruments has been great.
first of all wonderful piece of art really looks so beautiful thank you mister waleed beshkar great job and the sound yes i like it very much
the strange thing about this oud is it grows on you i mean its getting better and better they put aurora strings on it had some difficulty with the high c string but that is almost gone now i m really happy with the sound i have to say getting addicted to the farid oud thank you arab instruments now i have to practice frederik from belgium
Very pleased with the Daruka from Arab instruments lovely tonal sounds nice Base nice slender shiny look
This backpack bag is 5 star quality, really good padding and I love the backpack concept! It is just too small for a standard Darbuka (I have a 23cm Gawharet El Fan new body). It does not fit from height and the lower diameter of the bag is too small. So I use it for my smaller Djembe.
Hi Stefan, thank you for your detailed feedback! We're glad you appreciate the quality and design of the bag. We'll take your comments into account for future size options. Enjoy your smaller Djembe!Thank you for your review and for your kind words about the quality, padding, and backpack design.
We would just like to clarify that your Gawharet El Fan model is not a standard darbuka size. It has a much larger body, even compared with a Sombaty plus darbuka.
This bag is designed for our standard 22 c'm darbuka & Sombaty Plus darbukas with a 23 cm head, and they fit inside it perfectly. Although your darbuka also has a 23 cm head, the overall height and lower body diameter are much larger, which is why it does not fit.
This order was a gift to my uuaband and he loved it ! The insteument was in perfect condition no complaints would purchase from here again
I got my new ney. It is of a very good quality. I love it. The only thing is that it’s not thick enough and that makes it hard to produce the low tones that I like but the ney is well crafted and it sounds awesome. Thank you.
excellent purchase! Many thanks to arabinstruments!
★★★★☆ 4/5
I recently purchased an electric silent oud from Arab Instruments and overall had a very positive experience.
First, I would like to commend the team for their excellent packaging. The instrument was packed professionally and arrived safely despite international shipping. It is clear that great care was taken to protect the oud during transit.
The oud itself has a beautiful and elegant appearance. It looks exactly as advertised and makes a great first impression. The third, fourth, and fifth strings produce a rich, clear, and enjoyable tone that exceeded my expectations.
That said, there are a few areas where improvement would be welcome. The overall finishing and setup are acceptable but not at a truly professional level. The fingerboard quality could be better, and the first, second, and sixth strings sound fairly ordinary compared to the excellent response of the middle strings.
Despite these points, I am satisfied with my purchase and appreciate the quality of service, communication, and packaging provided by Arab Instruments. I would happily recommend them to musicians looking for a reliable source of oud instruments, and I look forward to seeing continued improvements in future models.
Hermosa(!) derbuka con patrones antiguos típicos arebescos de estrellas y reencuentro en sus líneas.
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Suena muy bien, bajos, slaps, etc, claros, definido, contrastantes. Estoy curioso del nuevo drumhead distinto al original en camino..
Embalaje : ok, pero además viene dentro de un buen(!)bolso de protección (+un simple drumhead original +llave de afinación).
Necesité paciencia en la espera, puede tardar bastante más de lo previsto por las obvias razones de la situación de guerra (04-05.2026) /política en Israel, lastima! y :-( alguna información confusa del servicio de rastreo de correo.
I can't compare this ney to others, as it's my first. It is easier to play than any of the plastic instruments I have. The tone is warm and beautiful, and the tuning is really great: Alternate fingerings for e.g. G, C, D all come in at the same frequencies. I'm taking good care of it and practicing every day!