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can anyone translate this arabic label ?

ibn natan - 8-31-2011 at 10:11 AM

full photos of this oud are already posted . TX

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FastForward - 8-31-2011 at 11:28 AM

The label reads,

Chest Change (face change, or belly change)
work of Tawfiq Ajhar in Brooklyn
124 Amity St.
11.15.1956


Please note that this label has been affixed on top of another label which is the original label of the oud. It would be hard to tell who was the original maker of the oud. But since the belly is the most important part then the authenticity of the oud has been compromised. Still the body is a real work of art.

If it sounds great enjoy it.


ibn natan - 8-31-2011 at 12:02 PM

Thank you for the info. It seems that this might be a gamil george original that was rebuilt . It sounds wonderful. It is up for sale .

ibn natan - 9-1-2011 at 03:56 AM

Does that mean a new top was put on or that they rebuilt the ribs in back?