Oud Burak Yilmaz African Sandalwood

The bowl made from carefully selected African sandalwood, a very rare tonewood in lutherie, stands out for its dense and highly contrasted grain, featuring alternating light and dark stripes that create a striking visual effect. Each Burak Yilmaz oud is a unique instrument: the luthier selects very specific wood cuts to enhance the natural grain and give every instrument its own distinct visual identity.

From an acoustic perspective, African sandalwood is renowned for its excellent tonal properties: its high density promotes powerful projection, long sustain and great depth of tone, while preserving a beautiful roundness. It gives the oud a sound that is full, stable and rich in harmonics, highly appreciated by demanding musicians.

The cedar top perfectly complements this wood by adding warmth, flexibility and sensitivity to the touch. The ebony fingerboard and tuning pegs ensure tuning stability, precision and long-term durability.

The result is an oud with a deep, round, warm and perfectly balanced sound, as impressive visually as it is musically.

Main Features

• Handcrafted in Turkey by Burak Yilmaz
• Bowl: Selected African sandalwood (rare, dense and highly stable wood)
• Top: Cedar
• Fingerboard and tuning pegs: Ebony
• Sound: Deep, round, warm, with excellent sustain
• Finish: Luxurious, glossy, high-end craftsmanship
• Unique instrument: each oud features an exclusive wood grain

Why Choose This African Sandalwood Oud?

• Very rare wood in lutherie, prized for its acoustic qualities
• Powerful projection and long sustain
• Rich, deep and well-balanced sound
• Each instrument is visually unique
• Prestige oud, ideal for stage, studio and collectors

Who Is This Oud For?

This oud is ideal for:

• Musicians seeking a rare, high-end instrument
• Players who appreciate a deep, stable and harmonically rich sound
• Stage performers requiring projection and sonic presence
• Studio musicians looking for precision and sustain
• Collectors and enthusiasts of exceptional instruments

Package Includes

• 1 Turkish oud in African sandalwood handmade by Burak Yilmaz
• 1 Padded gig bag
• 3 Rishas (plectra)