Electro acoustic oud is brand new. It is a Saadettin Sandi & Bahadir Sandi production. We are very well known luthiers in Turkey since 40 years. We are producing and exporting 30 different types of musical instruments to whole world. Please visit our website cankayamuzikevi com to get more information. The oud is generally preferred by professional musicians playing in concert halls. Sound tone is very deep and rich. I'm sure you will be satisfied with its tone. Very good for using in concert halls. Body is composed of solid Mahogany. Soundboard is very good quality European Spruce. Fingerboard is highest quality ebony. Pegs are metal guitar pegs. Because of these metal pegs tuning is very easy and can be done perfectly. It is not being affected by different humidity ratios.  Pick up is Artec. Its performance is as good as Fishman. It includes a built-in tuner. Tuner is very sensitive and easy to use.  This oud and the one with normal wooden pegs  are our new productions. Especially professionals prefer these models to use at professional stages.  As this oud's body is smaller than the standard ouds, its acoustic sound volume is sure not as high as standard ouds. But electro performance is very good. It is easy to use in concert halls and professional stages.  Oud will come with a wooden hard case. Its construction material is plywood. It is covered with artificial skin.  It is very strong, therefore you don't need to worry about shipment risks.Shipment will be done via Turkish Postal Service. It takes nearly 15-20 days to arrive. If you want a faster service we can offer TNT Express. However shipment will cost 200 usd. Items arrive in 4-5 days and service includes full insurance.