Ornate and finely crafted 8 course 15-string bowl-back lute. Made in Pakistan. This beautiful 8-course lute features 4 wound nylon strings and 11 plain nylon strnigs for 8 courses in total (some courses double string like Mandolin). Traditional wooden pegs are set into 'breakneck' headstock. Nylon frets are moveable for exotic or unusual tunings. Intricate design of joined woodwork with complex laser-cut soundboard. Comes supplied in padded gig bag. Lacewood and walnut construction with Spruce top 15 Strings in 8 courses Recommended normal 8 course tuning: G4, D4, D4, A3, A3, F3, F3, C4, C3, G3, G2, F3, F2, D3, D2 Wooden tuning pegs Nut width: approx. 6.1 cm Scale: approx. 60 cm Bottom width: approx. 31.5 cm Body length: approx. 49 cm Total length: approx. 77 cm Height including bridge: approx. 16.5 cm Bag included