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What do you think about this oud?

peppeo77 - 3-8-2006 at 01:01 PM

Can anybody recognize the maker of this oud? The seller just says it comes from Tunisia.
Thank u all guys, ciao, Giuseppe.
http://cgi.ebay.it/Mandolino-Liuto-Arabo-UD_W0QQitemZ7395049851QQca...

RE: The neck

sydney - 3-8-2006 at 02:35 PM

The neck of that oud seems longer than normal, or is it just me imagining?

peppeo77 - 3-8-2006 at 02:44 PM

Yes! I think is longer too. I think I must contact the owner...
Ciao, Peppeo

billkilpatrick - 3-8-2006 at 03:38 PM

ciao peppeo -

the sound board seems to have a glossy finish to it - i've always understood that to be a no-no.

it's difficult to judge how something will sound, based on photos but if you're interested, i would advise you to ask for more detailed photos - the peg box in particular.

just my opinion but i think he's asking too much money for it.

ciao - bill

SamirCanada - 3-8-2006 at 06:05 PM

This looks like a good oud. The soundboard is finished but it seems like the finish used is of good quality. Like the ones you would find on a good quality guitar. It also doesnt look like the finish is too too thick.
The workmanship of it reminds me of the Hijazi ( higazi) ouds from Alexandria posted here.