Melbourne - 3-7-2009 at 06:47 AM
Ok folks - after many sleepless nights I've finally decided to part with this oud to make way for a new custom made Iraqi oud.
This lovley oud was specifically made for me back in 2005 by the late Fouad Jihad. I got it through Ronny Andresson who is well know here for his
envolvement with fine Iraqi ouds.
The oud has the typical bright Bashir sound. The soundboard is made of spruce with reddish stain and the bowl is rosewood and some other species I
think maple but can't quite remember. The string length is 58.5
One thing I have to mention is that this oud arrived with a damaged pegbox. A new pegbox was made here in Melbourne by the respected luthier Ian
Watchorn - matched exactly to the original one, and there's no signs that the pegbox was changed.
I am asking $650US for this oud, a lot less than what I paid four years ago, exculding the pegbox job. Shipping is not included. There is a gash on
the soundboard near the raqma - the result of a calculator falling onto the soundboard! though sligthly visible, it has been professionally sealed
with matching laquer. There are a couple of other minor wear n tear scratches on the edges but nothing to stress about.
Anyone interested can email me at raydan.samer@hotmail.com or send me a U2U - I'll be happy to answer any questions.
Thanks for looking 
spyros mesogeia - 3-9-2009 at 11:56 PM
what is the price for this oud my friend?
any soundfiles?
best Regards from Greece
Melbourne - 3-10-2009 at 03:26 AM
Hi Spyros...
Its $650US - I will try to put a sound file in the next couple of days - but its typical bashir oud sound, especailly with the shorter string
length.
Regards;
Sam
moc2009 - 3-15-2009 at 04:10 AM
Greetings Sam from Martin in Melbourne
I have been researching ouds, for i am in the market, and Foad Jihads Bashir ouds have been consistantly coming up.So it is a surprise to find one in
my own town up for sale.Please can you let me know a convenient time for us to to meet so i can see and hear the oud .
Regards Martin
Melbourne - 5-3-2009 at 04:28 AM
Hello folks
just a remider that this fine oud is STILL AVAILABLE and everyone will agree that its a very reasonable price for a Fouad Jihad. I did manage to sell
another oud I had though - as a result of the guy initially enquiring about this one! So thanks to Mike and the forums!
cheers
Sam
A_ash - 9-8-2009 at 01:20 PM
Further to my email sent to you earlier tonight. please send me sound file of oud but please make sure it is recorded without any sound effects. i
want to hear the actual Oud sound.
awaiting your response
m4design - 10-9-2009 at 02:54 AM
Hi Samir
Is the oud still available?
Can you provide some sound samples please.
Thanks
Melbourne - 10-10-2009 at 05:00 AM
Hi there
Yes the oud is still available. If you email me I can send you some sound files.
raydan.samer@hotmail.com
regards;
Marina - 10-10-2009 at 12:54 PM
I would trade my Abou Alla for this one.
http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=8463#pid547...
so if you want, contact me.
Melbourne - 10-10-2009 at 08:29 PM
Hi Marina....
What is the vibrating string length on your AA oud? I've never thought about trading before, but the only hassle that comes to mind is the whole
shipping thing... I've had many potential buyers for this oud run away when I mention shipping 
Marina - 10-11-2009 at 02:25 AM
60,5 cm
Yes, I understand you...I would like to buy this oud, but when I have to add anoteher 300-400$ for DHL...
But, the truth is that even 1000$ is good price for this oud. I have a few ouds ;-) so it is not time to buy another one, but to trade.
Melbourne - 10-18-2009 at 12:30 AM
Sold!
well....it took a while but this oud is now sold, and I managed to sell another oud in the process, and whats better...both found homes here in
Melbourne. Many thanks to these forums, and of course the legendary Mike without whom the oud community wouldn't be the same.
Thank you - come again 
Sazi - 10-18-2009 at 12:34 AM
Hey, congrats Sam, & no shipping to worry about great to have a few more
oudies in the Oz camp!
JasonM - 10-21-2009 at 06:11 PM
Sam,
Congratulations to you and the new owner of this oud! It's also really good that we have another player on Oz!
Melbourne - 10-23-2009 at 04:27 PM
Thanks guys....yes it does seem that theres a few of us around, theres even an Iraqi teacher here in Melbs, so the future is looking bright.