First, mabrouk ! Good luck, play it with good health.
Second, new ouds and strings take some time to settle down. You can't judge an oud when it's still a baby. Wait till it walks &
talks.
Third, Maurice strings his ouds with Labella Arabic set. This set is supposed to function properly after some time. I think at least
a month is needed for them to let the oud resonate as ouds do. Be patient and play as much as you mayת but be tolerant and suffer the buzz or
the clicking till it vanishes.
Forth, extended fingerboards with low action, as Jody & Samir stated, can cause clicking sound, especially when
the FB is not leveled properly. Level here means slope. Check the FB & if it's not sloping towards the soundhole, it should be
mended by skilled hands to ensure it does not touch the strings in the direction of its bottom.
Could we see some close-ups of your new toy ? Excuse me, but how much did this beauty cost ? It has been at least 5 years since I last contacted
Maurice.
Please specify what woods were used for both the bowl an SB & maybe some measurements, if you don't mind.
Thank you for sharing
Yours indeed
Alfaraby |