I like these bits of in info from you Alfaraby, I was thinking at some point to make an editable list of ALL the oud makers we all know, and ones that
us luthiers come in contact with when repairing ouds.. and we can add to the list.. the community would have access to this list.
This is a project I wanted to start myself, but I am too busy right now to begin this. Maybe someone wants to take that on and work with knowledgeable
enthusiasts and luthiers.. perhaps if you're interested in starting the project you can if you'd like. I have some makers I'd add to the list myself.
It can be arranged by the makers name, when they lived, where they worked from, and info like how many instruments they produced and the quality of
them, and so on.
I know others have started something like this, but those projects remain in their possession, therefore the community cannot add to it. So if it
existed somewhere in cyberspace and entries can be made by anyone, or at least those qualified, then this list would grow and encompass almost every
maker out there. Just an idea! |