todda - 12-23-2008 at 10:02 AM
For those of you how enjoy looking at new ouds and that feeling of excitement.... I have a few photos to present my new oud from Dr. Sarikus.
Dr. Sarikus surprised me by adding extra detail of the Abalone detail trim to the sound holes and the inlay work to the pick guard.
There was a brief panic attack on my part from shipping via Turkish Post - I thought it was lost and delivered to another state, but the next day, it
showed up in perfect condition.
Delicate overtones with clean separation of the bass and treble notes. I am trying to play finger style (like flamenco) and this oud is well suited
for my attempts - no buzzing. I have only had it for 2 weeks, so I am sure it will open much more as it is played and allowed to sing.
Sorry - I value this oud to much to torture any of you with a sound recording. Dr. Sarikus did post a youtube video of this ous being played before he
send it... I will have to see if I can find it.
peg box detail
todda - 12-23-2008 at 10:03 AM
side profile
todda - 12-23-2008 at 10:04 AM
Vid
todda - 12-23-2008 at 10:08 AM
here's link of the vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzAKvBjN0Lk
ExtreamTarab - 12-23-2008 at 10:35 AM
wow...very nice oud, and sounds amazing 
congratulations 
fadel - 12-23-2008 at 11:17 AM
hi
it is very nice oud
mabrook
Jassim - 12-23-2008 at 12:21 PM
cok guzel
very good
paulO - 12-23-2008 at 12:48 PM
Dear Todda,
Lovely looking, and fantastic sounding ! It's only going to get better. Enjoy it in good health.
Regards,
Paul
jaron - 12-23-2008 at 02:58 PM
Hi Todd,
Was great to visit you and try this oud alongside your Ghadbane floating bridge oud. Floating bridge heaven!
-Jaron
Hi to Jaron
todda - 12-23-2008 at 05:17 PM
Hi Jaron
You escaped Bellevue just in time... we have had a set of storms come in and dump quite alot of snow (a least for us...).
Enjoyed our quick visit and your playing of both ouds.
Have to Ghadbane back up on auction.
Todd
Greg - 12-23-2008 at 07:13 PM
Sincere congratulations Todd.
A very lovely instrument.
Dr Cengiz and Veysel Sarikus are two of the nicest people in the oud world and this instrument is a credit to their dedication.
Play it in good health.
Regards,
Greg
aytayfun - 12-24-2008 at 04:05 AM
What a killer bridge design. Congragulations Veysel. May I use your bridge design in my future projects. 
Play in good health Todda. Lucky Guy.
panço - 12-24-2008 at 09:49 AM
Hı Todda
Very nice oud and amazing sound
I like your oud. Congrulations
veyselmaster - 12-25-2008 at 06:22 AM
Dear Tood
Good days play
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2DPYjA_B9I&feature=related
Tekbilek - 12-26-2008 at 02:05 PM
Thanks for this nice Picture. The Sound is great ! Congratulations.