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Jonathan - 8-15-2004 at 06:40 PM

Anybody have any suggestions for a good oud repair person in the Los Angeles area? I am kind of new out here, and I would appreciate your advice.
Thanks

Mike - 8-15-2004 at 07:01 PM

Hey Jonathan,

Viken Najarian is your man. Check his website for his email.
[url]www.oud.net[/url]

Good luck,
Mike

Jonathan - 8-15-2004 at 07:20 PM

Thanks, Mike. He's got one of mine now. I am sure he will do a really good job. I just know that he is pretty backed up, and I have another oud I just want to have some minor things done on (one of the braces is loose) and figured I would ask to see if there is another one in the area.

Mike - 8-15-2004 at 07:26 PM

Hey Jonathan,

There's another man named Majid, and he's a friend of my oud teacher. Email Wael at kzaman@kanzaman.org, and he can get you Majid's information. Actually, David has had repairs done to one of his ouds by Majid. David, maybe you can get Jonathan Majid's info.

Good luck,
Mike

P.S. Viken has one of my ouds too. You aren't kidding when you say he's backed up!

david - 8-15-2004 at 09:27 PM

:wavey: Hey Jonathan, I had Majid fix a bridge that came off on one of my first ouds.Email him or call him and ask him what his experince is with loose braces.
Here's his info. (818) 781-3355/(310) 460-6665. majjdanbarfam@yahoo.com.
Be patient with Majid because his english isnt that good.
Good Luck.

Jonathan - 8-16-2004 at 05:49 AM

Thanks, guys. I really appreciate it.
Jonathan