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My new Oud

Borukh - 4-6-2008 at 05:29 PM

Dear Friends,

I'd like to share news of my new Oud. It's a custom instrument made for me by Nazih Ghadban in Lebanon. Some of you may have seen it displayed on his website, titled Khawateri #4.
The Photos don't do it justice.
I'd initially wanted him to put all sorts of things on it (by way of décor) but I aquiesced to his concerns over the loss of coherence with the initial design & left the adaptation up to him.
I'm very glad I did, because the Oud he produced is very beautiful, with perfect proportions, light & delicate but with a powerful voice.
Its proportions & balance are such that it produces a Tone in the inner ear of those who listen.
I've had it for several weeks, & the people with whom I play music have all been charmed by the Oud's beauty, fine workmanship & sweet, strong tone.
As it is, the Oud sounds quite bright & powerful. When it reaches full maturity, I expect the sonority will be awesome.
The bone Calligraphic in the center of the large Rosette reads "al Hubb wal Ru'B" (Love & Awe), at my request.
The Oud's face is Cedar, while the Bowl is Walnut, pieced in an amazing pattern.

Finally, Mr. Ghadban is nice to do business with: very honest & a person of great integrity.

Peace & Blessings,
Borukh

Jason - 4-6-2008 at 08:59 PM

wow look at those ribs!

SamirCanada - 4-6-2008 at 09:15 PM

Amazing instrument!
enjoy it Borukh

Could we hear it?

Ararat66 - 4-6-2008 at 11:06 PM

what a corker - enjoy it with all your heart.

Leon

Watar - 4-6-2008 at 11:20 PM

Keep it in your heart.


Watar

Watar - 4-6-2008 at 11:22 PM

Ghadban is a very Good person , he is talented...

OudandTabla - 4-7-2008 at 06:56 AM

I love the walnut bowl! Can we hear a sound sample?

journeyman - 4-7-2008 at 08:42 AM

Congratulations! This is a real treasure.

A Lebanese folklore file sound

Nazih Ghadban - 4-8-2008 at 12:06 PM

I have mistaken and post as a new topic.

thanks for you Borukh,Jason,Samir,Leon,Watar,Mr Humphrey,Journeyman and God bless you all.
Nazih

Savoud - 4-8-2008 at 06:20 PM

What a beautiful instrument. The the bowl is singular and gorgeous; I have never seen walnut so beautifully done. Mr. Ghadban, you are an artist. Borukh, you are a lucky man.