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 WirePackaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness