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Make your own pick

hisham - 3-15-2004 at 12:19 PM

I got this idea from a Sudani guy that works in oud shop in Jeddah.

He e told me to get a "Clorox” bottle the medium size, because the plastic used in it not to flexible or to rigid.
Cut the middle section to get a flat sheet of plastic. Use it to cut as many picks as you like.

Actually, I did not think it will be good at first, but then he told me that all of Abadi's picks are made from Clorox bottels, and he used to cut them for Abadi. He showed me picture of Abadi with a white pick that was made from Clorox bottles

I believed the guy and I made my own pick and I liked it a lot. It really sounds good. And it is cheap you can have up to ten or more picks from one bottle.

TruePharaoh21 - 3-15-2004 at 01:10 PM

I used to take shampoo bottles and tear them apart so that I could make rishas. Now, I just stick to the standard plastic ones that I get. But don't get me wrong... making it from the bottles is a great idea.

TP21

Dr. Oud - 3-17-2004 at 08:55 AM

PLastic comes in many different compunds and blends. Most bottles are plypropelene or polystyrene. Pickguard material is often nylon as are tie wraps. Each material blend has different characteristics of resiliancy which affect the tone produced. You should experiment with different types of material to find the one that sounds best for your oud. and your playing style. Every oud will have it's own pick preference and each player as well. There is no one risha, mizrab, pick or plectrum that is best for all ouds and all players.

spyros mesogeia - 3-17-2004 at 12:48 PM

I agree with your opinion....
I have changed many types of rishas,and I can't say that I prefer one type special....
But I love to change the feeling of playing,and the risha is an important factor that helps me to do that
Regards
Spyros

david - 3-17-2004 at 03:23 PM

:bounce: I was wondering since most of you guys don't make your own rishas where do you purchase them from? I would love to have a variety of rishas to choose from but havn't been able to find much out there. All I have are the Yissi(Turkish)rishas. Any suggestion would be GREATLY appreciated:D

samzayed - 3-17-2004 at 03:45 PM

I purchased some rishas from Viken Najarian at http://www.oud.net. He sells 2 types, a turkish (like the Yissi) and a clear plastic type.

I also got some horn strips from Yehia at the Nile Shop, and from Ronny Anderson.

I'd be interested in trying a Yissi, do you know where I can get some of those?

david - 3-17-2004 at 06:43 PM

Hey Zamzayed I found them on ebay. How much were Viken Najarian rishas? Let me email the guy I got them through and see when he's going to get more;)

david - 3-17-2004 at 06:54 PM

There's some avalible on ebay right now. Type in MIZRAP - PLECTRUM FOR UD - OUD. I would contact the seller to see if he'll send you more than just the two they're selling to make it worth the shipping. Good luck:D

samzayed - 3-17-2004 at 07:25 PM

Viken's are $2 a piece. I think I e-mailed the guy selling the Yissi, but I needed to pay through pidpay, and it wasn't very clear how to do it. How about a trade 1 of each of Viken's for 2 Yissis. If you got some extras, and if the price is the same. Email me and let me know.

Zulkarnain - 3-17-2004 at 10:08 PM

Hi

Has anyone try guitar pick for a change? Ive seen this kid playing an oud with a guitar pick and the sound is amazing...


Salam

Guitar Pick Rishas

LeeVaris - 3-17-2004 at 10:54 PM

Here's an older thread on the subject:

http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=379

Ronny Andersson - 3-17-2004 at 11:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zulkarnain
Hi

Has anyone try guitar pick for a change? Ive seen this kid playing an oud with a guitar pick and the sound is amazing...


Salam



I have a video with George Michel using guitar pick in ensemble.

Zulkarnain - 3-17-2004 at 11:30 PM

Can u post the video here Ronny? or sound file maybe?

Thanks

Ronny Andersson - 3-17-2004 at 11:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zulkarnain
Can u post the video here Ronny? or sound file maybe?

Thanks


Yes I'll try to make one because is top stuff. I'll ask a friend for assitance.

akram - 1-12-2007 at 10:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ronny Andersson
Quote:
Originally posted by Zulkarnain
Can u post the video here Ronny? or sound file maybe?

Thanks


Yes I'll try to make one because is top stuff. I'll ask a friend for assitance.

Arto - 1-12-2007 at 10:38 PM

Samzayed wrote:
"I think I e-mailed the guy selling the Yissi, but I needed to pay through pidpay, and it wasn't very clear how to do it. How about a trade 1 of each of Viken's for 2 Yissis. If you got some extras, and if the price is the same. "

You can find an eBay seller using the name nazilli (use advanced search). He sells mizraps, Turkish music VCDs etc. 10 black Turkish mizraps cost less than $5 and shipping anywhere in the world is $2, and he uses Paypal.