--- product_id: 51816147 title: "OU 80A Oud Arabic Tuning 12str" brand: "la bella" price: "£31.69" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "La Bella" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51816147-ou-80a-oud-arabic-tuning-12str store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 12-string Arabic tuning set MAP tech for tarnish protection Made in USA quality OU 80A Oud Arabic Tuning 12str **Brand:** la bella **Price:** £31.69 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your oud game with strings that sing tradition and innovation! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** OU 80A Oud Arabic Tuning 12str by la bella - **How much does it cost?** £31.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51816147-ou-80a-oud-arabic-tuning-12str) ## Best For - la bella enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted la bella brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Advanced MAP Packaging:** Modified Atmosphere Packaging ensures your strings stay fresh and tarnish-free until the first note. - • **Balanced Medium Gauges:** Optimized string gauges deliver a perfect blend of playability and deep, vibrant sound for daily performers. - • **Trusted by Oud Professionals:** Join a community of musicians who prefer La Bella for its superior warmth over metallic alternatives. - • **Premium American Craftsmanship:** Proudly made in the USA with high-grade clear nylon and silver-plated wound strings for durability and tonal excellence. - • **Authentic Arabic Tuning Precision:** Experience the rich, warm resonance of traditional 12-string Arabic oud tuning for professional sound clarity. ## Overview La Bella OU 80A Oud Arabic Tuning 12-string set offers premium American-made clear nylon and silver-plated wound strings designed specifically for Arabic tuning. Packaged with MAP technology to prevent tarnishing, these medium gauge strings deliver warm, resonant tones favored by professional oud players seeking authentic sound and durability. ## Description The oud is the classical short- necked, bowl-backed fretless lute of the Arabic world. With 11 or 12 strings in 5 or 6 courses, the Arabic tuning has an optional high course [f'f']cc/gg/DD/AA/EE Clear Nylon & Silver Plated Wound Designed for Arabic tuning 12-String Set String Gauges: Clear Nylon .022P - 022P - f'f' Clear Nylon .027P - .027P - cc Clear Nylon .031P - .031P - gg Silver- Plated Wound on Nylon .023W - .023W - DD Silver- Plated Wound on Nylon .029W - .029W - AA Silver- Plated Wound on Nylon .033W - .033W - EE Made in the USA with American Wire Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness Review: WRONG ITEM, MISLEADING - It says in the title that it's arabic tuning strings, but the image shows a turkish tuning package. I ordered it hoping the title is correct and the image was just an error, but unfortunately I got the turkish tuning strings. Very disappointed. Review: Best among Turkish sets - i have tried different brands during the past 3 years and i think La Bella strings bring out the best sound out of the Oud. I've tried Aquila, D'Addario, Pyramid, Alice and so on... they either sound too metaly i.e. sharp and cold or don't resonate to a warm deep sound. the only reason I've given it 4 stars is because if you are a professional musician you would know that they don't last more than 3 months (if you play on daily basis) but that goes for most of the round wound strings all there... ## Features - Made in USA - Item Package Quantity: 1 - Package Weight: 68.04 grams - Model Number: OU80 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000EENGGW | | Best Sellers Rank | 38,455 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 940 in Guitar Strings | | Body Material | wood | | Colour | silver | | Country Produced In | United States | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (206) | | Date First Available | 6 Oct. 2011 | | Item Weight | 31.8 g | | Item model number | OU80 | | Material Type | Nylon | | Product Dimensions | 10.92 x 10.67 x 2.03 cm; 31.75 g | | Size | OU80 | | String Gauge | Medium | | String Material | Clear Nylon & Silver-Plated Wound | ## Product Details - **Brand:** La Bella - **Colour:** silver - **Instrument:** Oud - **String gauge:** Medium - **String material type:** Clear Nylon & Silver-Plated Wound ## Images ![OU 80A Oud Arabic Tuning 12str - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Iw03b-W0L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the tune of these strings?** A: Sorry, there was a mistake... the correct tune is this: 1)F 2)C 3)G 4)D 5)A 6)F **Q: Which is the best string for oud -munir bashir style-floating bridge-60cm-ff? please advise. i prefer firmer tension. many thanks!** A: We have one of the very good FF strings. we have not listed here yet. We will list it today. Product code: aoo-113 I can recommend it **Q: which is the best oud tuner?** A: Someone with perfect pitch has the potential to be a great tuner. OK, seriously, an app on my works in a pinch. But, I have a snark and it fits my needs. They are Amazon Choice in the $10-15 range. The only issue is clipping on the end of the peg box. Some ouds are easier for the tuner to clamp on to and stay on than others. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ WRONG ITEM, MISLEADING *by A***E on 18 February 2019* It says in the title that it's arabic tuning strings, but the image shows a turkish tuning package. I ordered it hoping the title is correct and the image was just an error, but unfortunately I got the turkish tuning strings. Very disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best among Turkish sets *by A***I on 21 August 2012* i have tried different brands during the past 3 years and i think La Bella strings bring out the best sound out of the Oud. I've tried Aquila, D'Addario, Pyramid, Alice and so on... they either sound too metaly i.e. sharp and cold or don't resonate to a warm deep sound. the only reason I've given it 4 stars is because if you are a professional musician you would know that they don't last more than 3 months (if you play on daily basis) but that goes for most of the round wound strings all there... ### ⭐ It's not arabic tuning *by M***4 on 24 March 2020* This is not what I ordered i needed arabic tuning not Turkish ## Frequently Bought Together - La Bella OU80 Oud Strings 12- String Set Turkish Tuning Plain Nylon Silver- Plated Wound 22-42 - 6 Pcs Professional Oud Risha Pick Mizrab Ud String Musical Instrument SOP-206 - LEYFA Oud Pick Risha Mizrab Professional for Oud Ud Lute Stringed Instrument Set of 4 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51816147-ou-80a-oud-arabic-tuning-12str](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/51816147-ou-80a-oud-arabic-tuning-12str) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*