Here's the most recent oud made by Abu A'laa from Baqah Algharbiah, Palestine/Israel, dated March 16, 2010 . It was made especially for our friend Dr.
Samy, an orthodontia specialist & an oud addict since ever. The bowl was made of American walnut & the soundboard is a master grade AAAA
spruce brought up especially from Germany for this oud. Therefore I tend to believe it's German or Alpine spruce . The fingerboard inlay is made of
camel bone, while the rosettes are carved from cowbone.
The oud sound is mellow & deep, yet powerful enough to let the neighbours listen. I couldn't record it at the spot, but used my cellphone to take
some photos.
So here it is, the new masterpiece from Abu A'laa, which I rank higher than Yossi's & Bashir's ouds previously uploaded in separate posts.
Hurray Abu A'laa, you made it !!
I hope you like the work the man had invested.
Yours Truly
Alfaraby
bibo10 - 3-21-2010 at 08:32 PM
Beautiful oud, looks very arabic like most abo alaa ouds. The woods are my favorite for an arabic oud, and they should be top quality. Design and
craftsmanship are excellent. would love to hear a sound sample however, please try to upload one soonzaherali - 3-21-2010 at 10:22 PM
so so so beautiful oud have fun good for you abo aala Ararat66 - 3-22-2010 at 12:13 PM
Hi Alfaraby
That is a very nice looking oud, consistent high craftmanship throughout the whole instrument from the pics you sent. How is the sound??
Farid Alatrash
I'll record a sound sample & update this post
Thanks from Abu Alaa to everyone here
Yours Truly
Alfaraby alfaraby - 3-27-2010 at 02:21 PM
Sound sample is attached herewith
Player : Kamil Shajrawy - Nazareth, March 27, 2010.
Please enjoy
Yours truly
Alfaraby
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bibo10 - 3-27-2010 at 03:53 PM
This is absolutely beautiful sound and playing. was this you playing????alfaraby - 3-29-2010 at 01:10 AM
Ya bibo, I've said it's Kamil Shajrawy's of Nazareth playing.
I usually don't upload my own, 'cause I'm already famous )
Enjoy
Yours
Alfarabyfernandraynaud - 3-29-2010 at 03:39 AM
Wow, beautiful instrument! Those little green details on the pickguard and the bridge are marvelous.
What wood are the pegs?
what wood is the fingerboard made of, and does the inlay being harder than the wood create problems, like having different timbre at different spots,
and with different wear? I got inlays on a fretless bass neck once and swore never again.
