{"product_id":"dimitris-rapakousios-arabic-11-string-oud-2007-used","title":"Dimitris Rapakousios Arabic 11-String Oud (2007)  [USED]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Dimitris Rapakousios Arabic 11-String Oud was built during 2007 in Athens and while its decoration is minimal, it displays the maker's exceptional skill.  Well known for his work with Arabic, Greek and Turkish instruments, Rapakousios has clearly mastered his craft in both modern and traditional contexts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a professional grade instrument in every respect and is in very good, clean condition with minimal wear.  The woods chosen are few and commonly used in higher end instruments - a Spruce top, Walnut staves for the bowl, neck veneer, pick guard and rosettes, with the string box also being Walnut with a Maple lining. The neck block and core are likely Basswood (also known as Linden) for lightness.  The tuning pegs, bridge and fingerboard are all Ebony. Currently nearly twenty years old, this excellent instrument has no signs of cracks or delaminations, a further indication that the woods were well seasoned prior to use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an Arabic style Oud compared to Turkish style, this instrument has a longer scale length of approximately 615mm, a larger bowl with wider top, and is tuned lower for a full, rich bass response.  The scale length ends slightly in front of the bridge, as the anchor knot supports the string about 1mm in front.  The longer scale provides approximately equal string tension with a shorter scale, higher tuned version.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original black molded hard shell case is included, and includes a case strap and several Reesha strips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimitris Rapakousios Arabic 11-String Oud Materials and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned, this Dimitris Rapakousios Oud pairs a ladder-braced Spruce top with extensive use of Black Walnut for the rest of the instrument and its minimalist decorations.  Comprising both 'sides' and 'back', the bowl is built up of 21 Black Walnut staves, connected to a basswood neck block.  The neck core slides into the block with a standard dovetail - horizontally, not vertically as a steel string guitar would be built. The interior of the bowl is lined with parchment strips and painted with a watery glue, which slightly expands the interior cells of the stave and 'freezes' them in that position, increasing strength. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe string box, constructed of Maple with Walnut facings, slips into the core with a traditional V-splice which provides maximum gluing surface.  The neck core is 'wrapped' with a walnut veneer, slipped in and fixed into place with the ebony fingerboard.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument is completed with a hand-applied clear finish, often referred to as French Polish.  The top receives a very light coat to minimize restrictions to its vibration, while the bowl and neck receive more coats allowing for gloss.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 94.5938px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1993%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/No-Refunds-No-Returns-On-Used-or-Consignment-Items-TheTweflthFret.jpg?v=1717033061\" alt=\"No Returns or Refunds on Used or Consignments - The Twelfth Fret\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.4317%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12fret.com\/the-twelfth-fret-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Our Full Terms Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Arabic 11-String Oud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Dimitris Rapakousios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument year:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Natural French Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e   Oud, Other Instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument serial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e  N\/A, built during 2007 in Athens Greece by Dmitris Rapakousios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/pages\/the-twelfth-fret-used-instrument-and-amplifier-rating-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstrument Condition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e   2.44 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e   1.20 kgs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e    24.21 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e    615 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e  1.510 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e  38.36 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCITIES Documentation Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase included:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase original:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems in Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reesha, case strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard Shell Molded, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 191169\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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