I'll check them today and I hope I'll find what I'm looking for.
See u soonsamzayed - 10-6-2004 at 06:59 PM
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Originally posted by Zulkarnain
Sam, do you mind tell me a bit about his Oud characteristic etc?
First, Mr. Ghadban's ouds are constructed very well. He's work is extremely detailed in quality and craftsmanship. He makes both floating
bridge and classical ouds. My oud, is a classical oud with 60 cm string length, with a Nahat shaped bowl. It is very arabic sounding. It has a
very clear sound, not too bassy and not too trebbly. The best comparison I can make to its sound is Anouar Brahem
It has a fiberglass fingerboard that makes it very easy to play on because its extremely smooth, and its also more durable than wood. The action is
low, and very easy to play on. Check it out: http://www.mikeouds.com/scores/displayimage.php?album=14&pos=9
I often so amazed at how well my oud stays in tune. Days sometimes go by without having to tuning it! The pegs work very well. Mr. Ghadban tells
me the neck is very strong, and from what I can tell, it sure is. I've tuned to Turkish tuning (I know its very dangerous on an arabic oud!) and
it didn't even flinch.
I would definitley buy another oud from Mr. Ghadban. He is very honest and doing business with him was a pleasure. He is very proud of his work and
his reputation.
I hope to post a clip once I get around to figuring out why my mic on my comp doesn't work.Zulkarnain - 10-7-2004 at 04:29 AM
Thanks Sam!Greg - 10-7-2004 at 05:59 AM
Hey Zul,
Are you still coming to Brisbane during Ramadhan? If so, you are welcome to drop by and have a play of my Nazih Ghadban oud .
Regards,
GregZulkarnain - 10-7-2004 at 06:08 AM
Hi Greg!
Forgot that you also have one of Mr Ghadban's Oud-Do you mind telling me about it also...I mean like your version of it
Insyallah I will be at Brisbane after Ramadhan.. past me your email I will keep in touch with you soon
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