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Fretting An Old Aoud

uppertaker99 - 5-20-2017 at 01:16 AM

Hello there,

I want to fret my oud but do not want to draw permanent lines with a marker or so. Is there an other way?

Thanks

alim - 5-20-2017 at 10:35 AM

You can use black electrical tape or transparent tape strips on the fretboard. Another way is to put the strips on the back of the fretboard (the neck), to mark the position of your thumb.

Cheeers,

Ali-

uppertaker99 - 5-20-2017 at 08:06 PM

Ali,
I will go for the adhesive tape.
Very helpful.

Many thanks..

bulerias1981 - 5-21-2017 at 02:20 PM

avoid the black electric tape, it leaves behind the adhesive and it's annoying and difficult to remove. Try masking tape of any color. Will not leave adhesive behind.