Oud Burak Yilmaz Brazilian Olive Wood

The bowl made from carefully selected Brazilian olive wood, an extremely rare species in lutherie, stands out for its spectacular, organic and highly contrasted grain, with deep, flowing natural patterns. Each oud crafted by Burak Yilmaz is absolutely unique: the luthier selects exceptional wood cuts to reveal the full visual complexity of Brazilian olive wood and to give each instrument a singular, non-reproducible aesthetic identity.

From an acoustic standpoint, Brazilian olive wood is particularly appreciated for its balanced density, offering excellent projection, a generous natural sustain and a very homogeneous tonal response. It produces a sound that is full, round and warm, with rich harmonics and great stability, suitable for both expressive playing and nuanced interpretations.

The cedar top ideally complements this rare wood by adding warmth, softness and sensitivity to the touch, while promoting a fast and musical response. The ebony fingerboard and tuning pegs ensure perfect tuning stability, high precision and exemplary durability.

The result is an oud with a deep, round, warm and perfectly balanced sound, featuring an elegant sonic presence and an absolutely exceptional visual appearance.

Main Features

• Handcrafted in Turkey by Burak Yilmaz
• Bowl: Selected Brazilian olive wood (extremely rare wood)
• Top: Cedar
• Fingerboard and tuning pegs: Ebony
• Sound: Round, deep, warm, rich in harmonics
• Finish: Luxurious, glossy, very high-end
• Unique instrument: each oud features a completely exclusive grain pattern

Why Choose This Brazilian Olive Wood Oud?

• Extremely rare wood in lutherie, reserved for exceptional instruments
• Balanced, warm and expressive sound
• Natural projection and generous sustain
• Each instrument is a non-reproducible unique piece
• Prestige oud, ideal for stage, studio and collection

Who Is This Oud For?

This oud is ideal for:

• Musicians seeking a unique, high-end instrument
• Players who appreciate a warm, round and highly musical sound
• Stage artists looking for elegance and sonic presence
• Studio musicians seeking harmonic richness and precision
• Collectors passionate about rare woods and exceptional instruments

Package Includes

• 1 Turkish oud in Brazilian olive wood handmade by Burak Yilmaz
• 1 Padded gig bag
• 3 Rishas (plectra)