Brian Prunka - 8-21-2005 at 06:59 PM
Hey does anyone know of any competent syrian luthiers, especially ones that make buzuqs? contact info (or any info at all) would be appreciated.
thanks
SamirCanada - 8-22-2005 at 03:47 AM
Ibrahim Suckar is one.. http://www.oudsuckar.com
Anwar el Kubeh is another
Husein sabsaby (Iam not shure if he makes buzuqs but he might)
cheers
LeeVaris - 8-22-2005 at 06:10 AM
I'm very happy with my Buzuq from Samir Azar - samiraz@scs-net.org
Here are some photos:
http://www.varis.com/Oud/SamirBuzok/index.htm
He's in Homs, Syria
Brian Prunka - 8-22-2005 at 02:03 PM
Thanks, guys. I've contacted Sukar and Samir . . . i'll try Sabsaby as well.
Beas.One - 12-5-2006 at 12:15 PM
Hello,
I am looking to buy a buzuq. I am finding it is very difficult to locate one. If you do not mind me asking, Lee, how much did you pay for your Buzuq
from Mr. Azaz?
Thank you.
Buzuq from Samir Azar
LeeVaris - 12-6-2006 at 07:59 AM
Samir is very friendly and easy to work with,
I suggest you contact him directly – I can't comment on his price because I don't know how much the situation in the middle east has affected things
for him. Probably the most expensive thing about getting an instrument from him will be the shipping as things continue to get more difficult. When I
bought from him it went very smoothly and he shipped through Aramex.
It would bve best if you knew someone who was traveling to the mideast and they could pick it up for you! Good luck!
Beas.One - 12-6-2006 at 10:58 AM
I have contacted Samir and he gave me a quote for one of his buzuqs. I will be traveling next year to Uzbekistan, but I doubt I'll be able to visit
him in Syria. Thank you for your help.