what instrument is this?

[Pecan]

i just bought some random instrument from the markets and i have no idea what it is. 4 metal strings all the same size, fretless. the headstock is at a 90 degree angle to the neck. The body is a hollow semi-sphere with a hole at the back of it. Any Ideas? I'll post pictures when I get back home if no one has any idea.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: what instrument is this?

Sounds like a lute, or something.

 

[callous_frigid_chill]

Re: what instrument is this?

sounds like a lute

 

[callous_frigid_chill]

Re: what instrument is this?

jb beat me

 

[larry_emder]

Re: what instrument is this?

oud?

how much?

 

[Mincer]

Re: what instrument is this?

lutes have courses- 5 pairs of strings...what you have is an oud.

 

[cream123]

Re: what instrument is this?

sounds cool, how much did it cost?

 

[idsnowdog]

Re: what instrument is this?

Post a picture otherwise the post is useless.

 

[Guest]

Re: what instrument is this?

:needpic:

I have an idea on what it is but I don't have a name for what it... yet. A pic will help.

 

[Guest]

Re: what instrument is this?

See if this helps.

http://www.atlasofpluckedinstruments.com/central_asia.htm