siaka1974 - 10-4-2012 at 02:16 AM
"Sorry for my bad English"
First of all thanks to this informative forum, especially to Jameel and Sabbassi.
Before I begin building the oud, I have collected a lot of information and I have started making a guitar on guitar construction course here in
Germany. In this course I learned about the qualities and the properties of different woods, the vibration function on a blanket and fine Working
I will now explain step by step the various stages of construction, and will share with you everything I've learned.
Some Photos of my Guitar
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My Workshop
siaka1974 - 10-4-2012 at 02:37 AM
Here are some pictures of my little workshop
Making the Mold
siaka1974 - 10-4-2012 at 02:43 AM
I bought 2 years ago an oud from the Usta Farouk. I have used this as a basis Oud to Makin the Mold.
Making The Bending Form
siaka1974 - 10-4-2012 at 02:48 AM
Inside this Form, there are 3 200w bulb
First rib
siaka1974 - 10-4-2012 at 02:54 AM
Wood used for the ribs is Palisander, and the narrow ribs are falmed maple.
Next rib .........
siaka1974 - 10-4-2012 at 04:34 AM
and next rib and next ...
and finally
siaka1974 - 10-4-2012 at 04:35 AM
[file]24277[/file] [file]24279[/file]
Quality Control...
siaka1974 - 10-4-2012 at 04:36 AM
[file]24281[/file] [file]24283[/file]
BaniYazid - 10-4-2012 at 07:55 AM
Nice bowl Hatem, thank you for sharing.
Thanks BaniYazid
siaka1974 - 10-4-2012 at 11:32 PM
The next Step will be the Neck an the Pegbox.
For the Pegbox I used the template from Jameel
fernandraynaud - 10-4-2012 at 11:58 PM
Wow, love your workshop, compared to Mohammed Fadel's it's like a spaceship!
Top
siaka1974 - 10-5-2012 at 12:17 AM
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fernandraynaud
It is time to make the Top.
The Top is made of cedar, it is planed down to 2mm. the oval rosettes are cut.
Top
siaka1974 - 10-5-2012 at 12:45 AM
I tried to use as Usta Farouk "ANSYS Workbench" to determine the best thickness of the Top and the best position of the Braces.I have tried
the same analysis wit "Chladni Theorie". The result was completely different.
my opinion, is better to use "Chladni Theory". Ansys is great forthe theory, so you really have to determine the density and other physical
characteristics of each piece of the wood. (Very difficult)
At this Point i decide to use "Chladni" and Tap Tuning. sorry i forget to take Photos during the Process.
Conclusion: after many essaie, the top willbe 1,9mm in the middle, 1,5mm in the bass Side and 1,7 in the treple side
Brace
siaka1974 - 10-5-2012 at 12:47 AM
Top with Brace
siaka1974 - 10-5-2012 at 01:06 AM
All Part together.......
siaka1974 - 10-5-2012 at 01:08 AM
Testing the Sound bevor applying the Shellack
siaka1974 - 10-5-2012 at 01:56 AM
String: NoName string (ebay) only for tests
Tuning(from Bass to treple): Fa(f) La(A) Re(D) Sol(G) DO(C) Fa(f).
I will post the complete Film on you tube.
first hier is smll mp3 file
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fernandraynaud - 10-5-2012 at 03:17 AM
How long did this adventure take, altogether?
Want some tips on French Polishing a whole oud all in the time of a single YouTube clip?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg0WjIgrhao&feature=related
siaka1974 - 10-5-2012 at 03:37 AM
Hello fernandraynaud
about 3 3month
the next step will be the fensh polish. Iwill explain this and take many Photos
I'll do it just like in the video of Alworashi.
Fritz - 10-14-2012 at 12:29 AM
Hello Hatem...
Great work ! Very fine to see another Oud-maker in Germany
Do you have any favourited Oud-makers as a "leading-line" in constructing and making an Oud ?
Now I wait for the pics of the progress in french polishing :-))
Kind regards
Fritz
SamirCanada - 10-18-2012 at 07:25 AM
Lovely project, thank you for sharing.
You give me the motivation to return to my workshop and continue on my project.
Shellack
siaka1974 - 12-1-2012 at 11:47 AM
The Last steps: Shelleack
Sound test and sample
siaka1974 - 12-2-2012 at 01:05 AM
Hier are som video from my friend Ali alward, testing the sound for this oud:
Testing the sound
taqsim Hijaz kar
Taqsim