Originally posted by Dr. Oud
Quote: | Originally posted by tsugumi
Hello Dr.Oud
What touch is the tone of oud which you introduced to me?
How did you get the oud? |
This oud has a deep, strong tone typical of Syrian ouds. The face is not the best quality so the price is low for this age and quality instrument. The
pegs are well fitted and don't slip or stick and the oud holds tuning very reliably. The string height is at 4mm (3/16 inch) at the neck joint,
typical for the long sting length of this oud. Some players prefer a lower action for ease or speed of play , but lowering the action will sacrifice
the volume as well. The finish is shellac and could be improved.
I traded for the oud with a client who wanted one of my ouds in San Jose in 1979.
I am selling the oud as is or I can lower the action, replace the face with higher quality tonewood and/or refinish the back and neck at your
discretion. This will be at additional cost, of course, and can vary with the selection of tonewood age and quality, and the finish selected. The
price includes a soft thick acrylic bag. I also can provide a hard shell case for an additional $250. [/quoteHello Dr. Oud. How much is that oud you
just described? I'm interested in a Syrian oud.
William F. Sparks
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