nizarrohana - 12-1-2008 at 09:54 AM
Hello everyone,
I have decided to sell few Ouds from my collection 
The first oud im welling to let go is this one:
1969 Habib Abyad (Syria), price (firm) is 1200 US$ + Shipping
Dimensions:
Bowel Length 51cm
Bowel width 35cm
Depth 20.5cm
String length 62cm
I will post some pictures and a sound file. Please don't hesitate to write me at:
nizarrohana@hotmail.com
label
nizarrohana - 12-1-2008 at 09:59 AM
front
nizarrohana - 12-1-2008 at 10:01 AM
back
nizarrohana - 12-1-2008 at 10:02 AM
sound file
nizarrohana - 12-1-2008 at 10:04 AM
SamirCanada - 12-1-2008 at 03:31 PM
Is the oud all original?
It seems like many aspects have been repaired by Ibrahim Sukkar or someone working with him.
nizarrohana - 12-1-2008 at 03:48 PM
Hello Samir,
I really don't know if it is all original. but it sounds old 
Which parts would you think might be replaced?
I would be very happy to hear your opinion and other experts on this issue.
All the best,
Nizar
SamirCanada - 12-1-2008 at 08:38 PM
I think the face may have been changed by him...
I would put my hand in the fire that, The bridge and the edge binding was made by Sukkar.
the rest is probably things he was able to save from the original oud.
nizarrohana - 12-2-2008 at 02:32 AM
Thank you guys,
Here is what i think:
I have some familiarity with Ibrahim Sukar's ouds. Regarding the the edge bindings i have to say it is very similar. Regarding the front and bridge, i
think that Sukar's are much more massive and in the Abyad case it is much more gentle.
I will post photos of another 2 ouds of my collection from aleppan makers. You could see the similarity between the bridges and edge bindings.
1942 Anton Abras
nizarrohana - 12-2-2008 at 02:33 AM
1943 Mishel Khawam
nizarrohana - 12-2-2008 at 02:35 AM
SamirCanada - 12-2-2008 at 04:51 AM
I take back what I said, the picture was too far
The binding of Sukar is different then the one you have.
perhaps like you say Basel that Sukar is trying to copy the works of the old makers.
sorry about the trouble
Good luck on selling it. Nice playing by the way!!
nizarrohana - 12-2-2008 at 05:37 AM
Don't worry about it Samir , Thanks 
Anyway, Here is a closer Pic on the Habib Abyad Oud:
shareen - 12-2-2008 at 07:40 PM
Wow, Nizar...where are you getting these old beauties from?
nizarrohana - 12-3-2008 at 12:53 AM
Hi Shareen,
I'm addicted to Ouds as many people are.. I have been collecting Ouds "intensively" for 3 years now.. and now i have a beautiful collection.
nizarrohana - 12-5-2008 at 05:07 AM
Here is a video of me playing the 1969 Abyad Oud:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw_upwdolVc
Owain-Hawk - 12-5-2008 at 08:20 AM
Nizarrohana, you are absolutely AMAZING. In both video and MP3 I learnt so much from just watching and listening. You play with both soul and skill.
PLEASE, if possible, do more videos!!
...And great Ouds, pity I can't afford them!!
Brian Prunka - 12-5-2008 at 10:00 AM
Off topic, but Nizar, I found your album on Emusic and checked it out ... great playing. It's in my 'saved for later' when my downloads refresh in
couple of weeks.
The Oud is Sold!
nizarrohana - 12-12-2008 at 10:34 AM
Thank you mike!