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Looking for "Padded" Soft Oud Bag

samzayed - 11-4-2003 at 09:13 PM

I am looking to purchase a soft "padded" case for my oud. They are typically made of heavy canvas, a few inch layer of padding on the inside, and a shoulder strap. Anyone know where I can get one? My e-mail is samzayed@hotmail.com

Thanks.

Mike - 11-4-2003 at 10:33 PM

Hi Sam,

Try looking into an oversized acoustic guitar gig bag. Jameel told me about this secret, and he got it from none other than Issa, your oud teach. :) I looked at some online awhile ago, and you can get them for around 30 bucks. Try your local Guitar Center or Sam Ashe store. If you want one specifically for oud, then you might want to see if Viken Najarian sells them.

Good luck,
Mike

samzayed - 11-4-2003 at 10:37 PM

Viken quoted me $175 plus $25 shipping. I little much I thought . .

Mike - 11-4-2003 at 10:54 PM

Ouch!

Jameel - 11-5-2003 at 04:26 AM

Hi Sam,

When I saw Issa last month, he said he got his bag from the Old Town School store. For the money, you can't beat it. I got mine locally. I took my oud into the guitar store and tried a few until one fit the best.

mavrothis - 11-5-2003 at 12:13 PM

last time i was in greece i used a guitar gig bag for the oud. it worked fine but the thing is it's longer than the oud, so it might be a pain, can get a little bulky.

try a couple out and see.

rivo - 11-5-2003 at 12:18 PM

Hi Sam,

We have a very safe and high quality padded soft case available for $50US + $20US Express shipping from Egypt, contact me if you're interesetd.

samzayed - 11-5-2003 at 12:24 PM

Can you post or send me picture of it? samzayed@hotmail.com

Thanks.

rivo - 11-5-2003 at 01:06 PM

Dear Same,

I sent you the pictures via email, did you receive it ?

Mike - 11-6-2003 at 06:24 PM

Hi Rivo,

How much are hard cases? Ones that would fit Mourice Shehata ouds?

Thanks,
Mike

rivo - 11-7-2003 at 07:52 AM

Hi Mike,

There are two kinds, first one is for $100US + $50US shipping (express 3-4 days), and second one is for $150US + $60US shipping.

Mike - 11-8-2003 at 07:32 AM

Thanks Rivo,

I have a rectangular one when I bought my inlaid oud. It is too bulky though.

Take care,
Mike

rivo - 11-8-2003 at 10:40 AM

Hi Mike,

I know what you're talking about, well take a look at the following pictures, this case is more cheap and practical than the rectangular one.