Damascus Mosaic Oud by Walid Beshkar #M1166

The Damascus Mosaic Oud is a professional Egyptian Arabic oud built for Arab Instruments by Walid Beshkar. Its design draws on the traditional mosaic ouds of Damascus, with stars framed in warm brown across the mahogany bowl and interlocking diamonds along the back of the neck.

The oud you remember him playing

Maybe it was your father who played, or your grandfather. You remember the mosaic on the back as he lifted the oud onto his knee, and the first few notes of a melody you can still hum today.

That moment is why we built this oud. In the mosaic workshops of Damascus, craftsmen arrange slender strips of light and dark wood into a bundle, then cut across it to reveal a tiny star in each slice. We chose the stars on the bowl with that moment of recognition in mind. Even the diamonds on the back of the neck are there for the person who remembers watching from beside the player.

We wanted you to pick up your risha and play that melody again, even if you remember only the opening phrase. Maybe someone in your family is listening. Years from now, when they see a mosaic oud, you may be the one they remember.

A closer look at the spruce soundboard

Japanese pearl trim follows the outline of the pale spruce face. One large floral rosette sits just below the ebony fingerboard, with two smaller rosettes farther down. The diamond pattern from the back of the neck appears on the front, too. You can see a single diamond at the center of the dark pickguard.

Damascus Mosaic Oud specifications

• Instrument: Professional Egyptian Arabic oud
• Maker: Walid Beshkar
• Country of manufacture: Egypt
• Bowl: Mahogany with a Damascus-inspired mosaic pattern
• Soundboard: Spruce with Japanese pearl trim
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Tuning pegs: Rosewood
• String length: 60 cm (23.62 in)
• Face measurement: 36.5 cm (14.37 in)
• Included accessories: Exclusive hard case and risha (oud pick)

Damascus Mosaic Oud FAQ

Is the Damascus Mosaic Oud made in Egypt or Syria?

Walid Beshkar built this oud in Egypt, where he has spent years making professional Arabic ouds. The name “Damascus Mosaic Oud” refers to the Syrian mosaic tradition that inspired its design.

What are the bowl and soundboard made of?

The bowl is mahogany and carries the star mosaic across its curved back. The soundboard is spruce, edged with Japanese pearl trim.

What is the string length of this Arabic oud?

The Damascus Mosaic Oud has a string length of 60 cm (23.62 in), measured from the nut to the bridge.

Does the oud come with a hard case and a pick?

Yes. The Damascus Mosaic Oud comes with an exclusive hard case and a risha, the traditional pick used to play the oud.

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