bulerias1981 - 12-29-2013 at 11:57 AM
Hi everyone, newest instrument completed, "Helwe"
Please have a look. If interested, please e-mail me. I have other many other lovely instruments available on my website, http://johnvergaramusic.com/?page_id=310 Thank you!
Sound sample heere https://soundcloud.com/john_vergara/helwe-oud-sound-test-1
Scale = 603
Face width = 375
Face length = 510
Bowl depth = 175
Classic Syrian pattern main rosette = 105
Classic Syrian pattern small rosettes = 42 x2
Bowl from Dark America walnut and Mahogany pattern
Rosewood pegs, rosewood fingerboard
Spruce top
Bone nut
Pick guard from Cherry
Cherry J. Vergara design bridge with overlay mosaic cap
Finished with Shellac
Pegbox from walnut and maple (prevents pegbox from splitting)
hussamd - 12-30-2013 at 05:57 AM
Very nice John! You are a master 
SamirCanada - 12-30-2013 at 09:21 AM
Aiwa kedda, Good stuff john!
Hope it goes to a good home.
