Tarek Azooz Compact Arabic Oud

Despite its reduced size, this oud is surprisingly present in sound. It keeps a fairly full tone, with an unexpectedly generous volume for a compact instrument. This allows beginners to enjoy a real Arabic oud feel, without the discomfort that a larger body can sometimes create.

Its mahogany bowl brings a warm and pleasant sound character, while the spruce soundboard supports clear attack, good projection and easy response. The result is a simple yet musical oud, well suited for learning and regular practice.

The walnut fingerboard provides a comfortable playing surface, and the ebony pegs are a real positive point at this price level. They reinforce the seriousness of the construction and contribute to better tuning stability.

The action, meaning the distance between the strings and the fingerboard, is also very good for an instrument in this range. The strings feel comfortable under the fingers, making the first positions, movements and development of clean playing easier from the beginning.

With its very accessible price, compact body and simple yet careful finishing, this Tarek Azooz model is an excellent choice for starting the Arabic oud in good conditions, without immediately investing in a more expensive instrument.

Main Features

• Type: compact Arabic oud
• Luthier: Tarek Azooz
• Origin: Egypt
• Bowl: mahogany
• Soundboard: spruce
• Fingerboard: walnut
• Pegs: ebony
• Smaller bowl than a traditional Arabic oud
• Light, manageable and comfortable format
• Fairly full sound despite its compact size
• Good projection for a learning model
• Comfortable action, ideal for beginners
• Simple and careful finishing

Why Choose This Oud?

• ✔️ Our most accessible model for starting the oud
• ✔️ Compact body, easier to hold than a traditional full-size oud
• ✔️ Very good choice for smaller players or anyone looking for more comfort
• ✔️ Surprisingly full and present sound for a compact instrument
• ✔️ Spruce soundboard for clear attack and good response
• ✔️ Ebony pegs, rare at this price level
• ✔️ Comfortable action to make learning easier

Who Is This Oud For?

• Beginners looking for an accessible first Arabic oud
• Musicians who want a compact and easy-to-hold instrument
• Smaller players or anyone who does not feel comfortable with a full-size oud body
• Anyone wishing to learn with a simple, reliable and comfortable instrument
• Very good choice for study, first pieces and regular home practice