I have started to learn a little bit about repairs on an beginner's oud that I no longer play. I have removed and replaced the bridge, planed and
replaced the fingerboard and installed a new nut, all of which went fine. I have undertaken similar repairs on the guitar in the past.
Can anyone tell me a good method for removing the neck? I will be reglueing it with an altered neck angle. Frank Ford's website has very clear
instructions for removing the neck on a guitar by using steam directed into a small drill hole. I would be interested to know if there are other
methods for the oud.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Andy MillerFLIPAX - 11-23-2009 at 06:48 AM
Hi andy!
Can U post some pictures.
Which materials u have on your old oud?
So we can Compare and see which ones are better for you.
Thanks
Philipfernandraynaud - 11-24-2009 at 01:54 AM
From Al Hashimi's "Minor Oud Repairs you can do on the Week-end",
Chapter 2: The Oud, beyond the Silk Road,
Fig. 3 Belgian Folding Neck Oud for Cosmonauts.
[file]12472[/file]jdowning - 11-24-2009 at 06:03 AM
That's not an oud it's a 'B-roke' lute!andymiller - 11-24-2009 at 08:04 AM
Hi Philip,
Thanks for your interest, I'll see if I can get some pictures posted up by the weekend.
Andyjdowning - 11-24-2009 at 12:12 PM
Andy - have you done a search of the forum? You may find that your query has already been covered there.
For a start, try keywords 'Neck' or 'Neck Repair'.fernandraynaud - 11-24-2009 at 12:34 PM
Sorry, I couldn't resist. And no disrespect intended. One of the funniest things I ever saw was a company selling used studio gear, with photos
illustrating what they considered "Excellent" down to "Used, needs work", with the latter showing scattered windblown pieces barely sticking out of
the sand. Dr. Oud - 12-2-2009 at 09:19 AM
You can use a pallate knife - it's a thin dull knife used by artists to mix paint. Heat it slightly over a small flame or hot pad, brush a little warm
water over the joint and work the knife into the glue joint all around the neck. When the neck joint is loose, apply more warm water into the gap and
twist the neck to loosen the dowel (if it has one). You can also just saw through the dowel - you'll have to drill and make a new one anyway. Drill
the dowel hole out first, then flatten the neck block. Adjust the angle only on the end of the neck. Test the action and alignment with a string from
the bridge. When it's right, cut a new dowel and glue it together with hide glue (cooked, not the liquid stuff). Hold the neck in position with your
hands for a few minutes until the glue gels, then prop the oud up so the neck doesn't fall off and let it cure for 2 days before testing it.andymiller - 12-3-2009 at 09:00 AM
Hi Dr Oud,
Thanks very much for your advice, that's much appreciated.
Afraid I have been unwell recently so not able to post images, but I will undertake the procedure carefully and post the results.
Thanks again to those that replied.
