Roosebeck Turkish Oud Strings are made with a heavier gauge, especially for the smaller size and higher tuning of the Turkish oud. The set includes 12 strings, 8 of which are wound. The strings are rectified clear nylon with silverplated copper wound bass strings. Tuning and String Gauges 1:D.0280.71Nylon 2:D.0280.71Nylon 3:A.0320.81Nylon 4:A.0320.81Nylon 5:E.031w0.79Silver 6:E.031w0.79Silver 7:B.036w0.91Silver 8:B.036w0.91Silver 9:F#.043w1.09Silver 10:F#.043w1.09Silver 11:C#.048w1.22Silver 12:C#.048w1.22Silver