{"product_id":"vintage-5-string-miniature-oud-bowl-back-lute-instrument-19-inch-stave-back","title":"Vintage 5-String Miniature Oud Bowl Back Lute Instrument 19-Inch Stave Back","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Miniature Oud Lute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5-String Traditional Bowl Back Instrument\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 19 Inches Total Length\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural Wood Finish with Inscribed Soundboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting vintage stringed instrument of the Oud or Lute family, featuring a traditional stave-back bowl construction. The soundboard is decorated with a geometric rosette and a distinctive heart-shaped wood inlay, accompanied by the poetic inscription \"The myriad Mysteries of Music\" in Gothic-style script. This smaller-scale instrument is likely a travel oud or folk-style lute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 5-string configuration with traditional wooden friction tuning pegs\u003cbr\u003e\n• Pear-shaped stave-back body crafted from alternating wood tones\u003cbr\u003e\n• Decorative soundhole rosette and checkered perimeter binding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair vintage condition. There is a significant structural separation crack along the staves on the back of the bowl that will require repair for optimal resonance. The instrument shows age-related wear to the finish and wood throughout. All five tuning pegs are present. Strings are aged and should be replaced for performance. Please review photos for a detailed view of the bowl damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop Thrift World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47247740993713,"sku":"STJGX3V8-11","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/4735\/9153\/files\/bc75b647-8c4c-4217-87c0-e1fabad64810.jpg?v=1777488784","url":"https:\/\/thriftworld.com\/products\/vintage-5-string-miniature-oud-bowl-back-lute-instrument-19-inch-stave-back","provider":"Shop Thrift World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}