Oud.Proff - 8-10-2015 at 04:07 PM
Hi all,
Can Nahat experts verify the authenticity of this oud? Presented as Georgy Nahat 1942. I was told by the owner that it is 100% original, and that he
had only recently sanded both the soundboard and the fingerboard. Was helping him to sell it through my accounts, but some friends raised some issues
that made me inquire expert insights and ooinion on this.
I'd really appreciate it y'all
Thanks,
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francis - 8-11-2015 at 02:18 AM
Can't give an expert answer, but it looks very nice!
Any soundfile?
Francis
Oud.Proff - 8-11-2015 at 03:04 AM
Dear Francis,
I just got a word of assurance from Adel Salameh about it's authenticity 
Yes, here's a link to the brief video recording:
https://instagram.com/p/6PUy5HKUZY/
Kindest regards,
Doc139 - 8-11-2015 at 07:56 AM
Beautiful - you should have told us before selling it... 
By the way, Oud.Proff: who is/was Ammar Shureiy?
majnuunNavid - 8-11-2015 at 10:36 AM
Why on earth would he sand the soundboard even just to get the layer of oil and dust of the soundboard? Even if one knew what one was doing, is that
even recommended for an antique Oud of this calibre?? Fingerboard... okay, but the soundboard????
Jason - 8-11-2015 at 07:10 PM
No you should never take something as abrasive as sandpaper to the fingerboard or soundboard. I can't imagine why anyone would do such a thing but it
will most definitely affect the value of the oud.
Oud.Proff - 8-12-2015 at 11:12 AM
Hello,
Thanks for your inputs. The oud belonged to a friend, and my understanding is that he just did some cosmetic work on the soundboard and the
fingerboard. Not sure though it was all done professionally, but the oud looks and sounds just fine !
Doc139, Ammar Shureiy was a famous Egyptian composer who passed away recently. Very unique musician 
Regards