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double neck oud and guitar?

stingerz - 12-29-2009 at 06:30 PM

hey guys..just would like to find out, how can i get a double neck oud and guitar?

thanks,


warm regards,:)

Sazi - 12-29-2009 at 09:04 PM

Try asking Edward, he may make you one...

http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/member.php?action=viewpro&...

norumba - 1-7-2010 at 07:20 AM

I can vouch for Edward's instruments, having heard them in person -- great builder and great musician!

I'm looking for a similar instrument, but solid body electric...

norumba - 6-25-2012 at 10:18 PM

resurrecting this thread, as Im revisiting this project for a fully electric context. Ive talked to Ed, and looking at some other builders/solutions also.

Though Im not convinced of its tone for both either oud or guitar ( and his music i s nt quite my thing), functionally, the idea and concept of Nabil Khemir;s instrument is closest to what I'm looking for, functionally speaking.

While there are a number of great makers represented and /or discussed here, im not sure they all equally understand what goes into a good electric guitar or have that experience. Conversely, there are number of great guitar builders here, but that may not know what really goes into a proper oud in terms of angle, action, etc. Even Godin's multioud misses the mark in some subtle ways,as we;ve been discussing on the other thread.

So my current thinking is that since there a number of electric ouds being made frame style (see example ), is to have someone build just the oud neck and electronics plank, minus the frame, then somebody here could incorporate that into the rest of a build. This would allow for each builder to concentrate on what they do best and optimize each builder's skill set , without causing the stress and anxiety to build the less familiar portion. And it would be a nice collaborative/team venture, to boot!

I've contacted Najarian and Dmitri for quotes re the oud plank, lets see what they say!



Giorgioud - 7-9-2012 at 12:08 PM

Just checked the thread - how about this?
http://www.methniprosound.com/en/hybrids/oud-guitar.php and also http://www.methniprosound.com/en/hybrids/electric_oud-guitar.php They are based in Tunis

Yaron Naor - 7-9-2012 at 12:20 PM

I can make you one
I made an oud with a mandolin see here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/116712080015313073524/OudGuitarAndMando...

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taL4F4hG4fc

Thanks
Yaron Naor Luthier

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norumba - 7-9-2012 at 02:15 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Giorgioud  
Just checked the thread - how about this?
http://www.methniprosound.com/en/hybrids/oud-guitar.php and also http://www.methniprosound.com/en/hybrids/electric_oud-guitar.php They are based in Tunis


Thanks! someone had mentioned these to me as running into them at the Frankfurt Messe some years back,but a google search for Sonomusic gave me a music shop in Tunisia, but no direct info on this line.

Anyone seen these in person? whats the build quality? Theyre close, but would have to be tweaked.

norumba - 7-9-2012 at 02:22 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Yaron Naor  
I can make you one
I made an oud with a mandolin see here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/116712080015313073524/OudGuitarAndMando...

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taL4F4hG4fc

Thanks
Yaron Naor Luthier


shalom, I had been thinking about you on this project! I ran across some of your videos on you tube while doing a search. You do great work, my friend.

My concern is the electric guitar portion; they are a little different, especially if we go semi hollow body direction. have you dealt with Bigsbys and pickups, etc ? :)

Id be interested in your ideas...

fernandraynaud - 7-9-2012 at 02:46 PM

These look nice:

http://www.zimnicki.com/ouds_aaa_allpix.html

But I do like the idea of merging a toilet seat oud with an electric guitar. Taking something like a Chinese solid body guitar and cutting off much of the body, and mounting it beside a toilet seat oud central plank, on a common frame. That wouldn't even require any custom work other than making the frame (or getting a lovely King Size oak toilet seat) ;-)

http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Seats-C1B1R-18CH-Designer-Toilet/dp/B...

The lid is especially intriguing. It could be used to fill the space, or to cover the instrument for the night ;-)

norumba - 7-9-2012 at 04:16 PM

I ve been in touch with Zimnicki, he's open to the idea....

Yaron Naor - 7-10-2012 at 06:29 AM

Quote: Originally posted by norumba  
Quote: Originally posted by Yaron Naor  
I can make you one
I made an oud with a mandolin see here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/116712080015313073524/OudGuitarAndMando...

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taL4F4hG4fc

Thanks
Yaron Naor Luthier


shalom, I had been thinking about you on this project! I ran across some of your videos on you tube while doing a search. You do great work, my friend.

My concern is the electric guitar portion; they are a little different, especially if we go semi hollow body direction. have you dealt with Bigsbys and pickups, etc ? :)

Id be interested in your ideas...


Thanks for your reply!
Yes... see here for electric:
https://picasaweb.google.com/116712080015313073524/BuildingAnElectri...

See here for semi hollow:
https://picasaweb.google.com/116712080015313073524/ArabicOUDBuilding...

Good luck with you research and building
Yaron Naor

norumba - 7-10-2012 at 06:47 AM

thats very interesting!
i see youve done the frame style electric ouds as well...
im intrigued!


Ill PM you...

norumba - 7-12-2012 at 06:38 AM

PM s and direct email sent to Yaron...havent heard from methnisound yet.

Yaron Naor - 7-15-2012 at 11:05 AM

Quote: Originally posted by norumba  
PM s and direct email sent to Yaron...havent heard from methnisound yet.


(-: It was the weekend here, and I was on a trip...
I have send you some answers...
Take care and good luck

Yaron Naor