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Rosettes & sound

charlie oud - 7-17-2008 at 03:56 AM

Hey All, I'm wondering if anyone has noticed a difference when the rosette is removed from the oud. I recently found the rosette on my Sukar oud had come loose, when I removed it I noticed an improvement in sound, louder , cleaner, more full. The oud was already to my satisfaction so I was delighted to hear even further improvement and, for the time being, have decided to not to put the rosette back. I miss the attraction but feel rosettes may have an inhibiting effect on the overall sound. Has anyone else noticed this?. :shrug: