Oud Yildirim Palabiyik Wenge Walnut

The wenge and walnut bowl plays a major role in its tonal character. Wenge brings density, depth and a clear sense of precision, while walnut helps preserve warmth, flexibility and roundness. This combination gives the oud a strong low register, rich mids and enough definition in the treble to keep melodic playing clear and articulate.

The cedar soundboard further enhances the sense of warmth and responsiveness. The attack is smooth, notes speak quickly and the resonance develops very naturally. The result is a full and deep sound, with strong harmonic richness and an excellent ability to reproduce subtle nuances in the player’s touch.

This model is particularly well suited to musicians looking for an expressive oud rather than an instrument focused only on raw power. It retains very good projection, but its main strength lies in the depth of its timbre, the roundness of its midrange and the quality of its resonance.

The ebony fingerboard and pegs complete the construction with stability, comfort and durability. Refined decorative work around the soundholes and soundboard underlines the high-end character of the instrument without taking attention away from its main purpose: sound quality.

Main Features

• Type: professional Arabic oud
• Luthier: Yildirim Palabiyik
• Bowl: wenge and walnut
• Soundboard: cedar
• Fingerboard: ebony
• Pegs: ebony
• Deep, warm and rich sound
• Strong low register and generous mids
• Good definition in the treble
• Excellent responsiveness
• Full and natural resonance
• Very rich harmonic content
• High-end handcrafted finish

Why Choose This Oud?

• ✔️ Deep, warm and expressive tonal character
• ✔️ Particularly interesting wenge / walnut combination acoustically
• ✔️ Strong bass without making the sound heavy
• ✔️ Rich and musical midrange
• ✔️ Cedar soundboard for a quick and smooth response
• ✔️ Excellent ability to reproduce subtle playing nuances
• ✔️ Good projection without sacrificing roundness
• ✔️ Ebony fingerboard and pegs
• ✔️ Designed for demanding musicians

Who Is This Oud For?

• Advanced and professional musicians
• Oud players looking for a warm and deep sound
• Players who value rich mids and quality resonance
• Musicians looking for a precise and nuanced response
• Solo playing, Arabic repertoire and expressive interpretation