Amer - 8-18-2008 at 03:56 PM
Hello,
I am here to announce the birth of a new Shehata oud..
This oud combines all of what my friend Ali (the owner) and I have planned in our initial design plans..
The bowl is obviously made of ebony, each edge is covered with a line of sea shell inlays..
Mr. Shehata holding the bowl with all inlays in place..
The bowl after initial sanding..
Mr. Shehata posing as he prepares the neck and fingerboard 
Mr. Shehata proudly shows the beautiful bowl and neck after finishing
The finished face of the oud.. The large rosette is an inspiration from the legendary Abdu Nahhat rosette! The small ones were suggested by
Mr. Shehata, and that was the cherry on top
Isn't this beautiful?
SamirCanada - 8-18-2008 at 06:41 PM
Nice oud mabrouk
enjoy it.
lets hear it when you have a chance
Amer - 8-18-2008 at 07:02 PM
Thank you Samir,
I will post a sound clip of the oud owner playing it in a few days 
Abdullah - 8-19-2008 at 11:02 AM
Wooooow mashallah nice oud
regards
Christian1095 - 8-19-2008 at 12:25 PM
Wow, that's awesome.....
alan_mardan - 8-19-2008 at 03:03 PM
Mabrok Amer for your new creation.... A question only... what is the rosette made of? is it from horn material or just wood...how much would a similar
one cost if you dont mind...
Congratulations
Regards
Alan Mardan
francis - 8-19-2008 at 03:59 PM
It could proudly stand in a jewels gallery.....sure the sound will be great.
I'm also waiting for a sounclip!
Bravo!
Amer - 8-27-2008 at 06:09 PM
The oud sound clip........
http://www.mediafire.com/file/t4k74fz7qs4/R09_0002.zip
Played by my friend Ali 
Hope you enjoy it..
SamirCanada - 8-27-2008 at 09:01 PM
Nice playing my friend.
this is top notch stuff!
your friend is pro1
bibo10 - 3-16-2009 at 12:37 PM
hey the pics are not working, neither the sound clip, can you please upload them again. thank you
Luttgutt - 3-16-2009 at 02:15 PM
This oud is A BEAUTY!!!!
Congratulation Amer! (never too late for that :-)
Mr. Shehata, you are simply that best!
P.S. NOW I AM JELOUS :-D