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Pristine Merjanian

azzizza - 5-29-2009 at 01:57 PM

Hello fellow oud addicts. I wanted to offer this oud on this forum first. For sale is a a pristine 1992 Merjan. This oud and his work speaks for itself. This oud has no cracks, no buzzing, even tone, and gorgeous woods, including the maple inlay for the high register he was known for. A natural sounding 1/4 inch pickup and hard case as well. Recent prices for Merjans have been from 3-6000 dollars. This oud is offered at 4000 dollars plus shipping. It would be shipped UPS air service, cardboard box within a cardboard box. John worked and lived not far from me. He passed away a few years ago, and given the adventure of getting an oud made when he was with us, this is a rare commodity indeed. I welcome questions. Thank you for your attention.

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Amos - 5-31-2009 at 04:30 AM

this is oud is absolutely beautiful, classic lines and perfect aesthetics, man i wish had 4 grand hanging around, this would look great next to my kyvelos, good luck and thanks for letting us see this masterpiece!

thanks

azzizza - 5-31-2009 at 08:55 AM

thanks for your post, would love to see photos of your kyvelos..he has worked wonders on my ouds...peter is a master and a good friend...

Armen

Amos - 6-3-2009 at 01:49 PM

is this armen from aravod? if so, you helped me with armenian lyrics years ago, and i love your group...i will send upload some photos of my 1977 kyvelos, i inherited it from my late teacher, alan shavarsh bardezbanian, peter's best friend. you're right, peter is a great friend and of course a master craftsman, one of the best. take care,
amos

Aravod

azzizza - 6-4-2009 at 07:49 PM

Yes it is...thanks for your kind words...we recently updated the site

http://www.aravod.com

Armen

contact

azzizza - 6-6-2009 at 06:47 AM

I have had offers on the oud. Those interested can reach me at armensevag@hotmail.com

Thanks for your attention.

Armen

Ararat66 - 6-7-2009 at 04:29 AM

Hi Armen

I can't afford this so good luck to anyone who gets it, just to say that it has a great sound, very passionate, soulful, and 'Armenian' and that is as much the oud as the playing.

Leon

azzizza - 6-8-2009 at 07:09 AM

Thanks Leon for your post..i'm still just a violin player trying to play the oud...i am open to offers on the oud...thanks again

Armen