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Can anyone identify this Oud

premierohio - 8-4-2009 at 10:05 AM

I have an oud that has been in my family for some time. Can anyone tell me who constructed it and when

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spyrosc - 8-5-2009 at 08:26 AM

It is 100% Syrian (it also says so on the label) and I think the man's name is:

Michel (Michael) Masabni (I believe but maybe I missed the writing)

Spyros C.

FastForward - 8-5-2009 at 09:49 AM

That is correct, the maker is Michel Masabni and the location is indicated as "Sham Saroujeh Market". The year is hand written in the 3rd picture and is 1925.

Christian1095 - 8-28-2009 at 01:13 PM

I'm betting it could be restored to be a beautiful instrument again...