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rojaros

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posted on 1-16-2023 at 08:27 AM

Stenzel 8 course oud very first recordings

Hello, slowly, like a newborn centipede, I'm finding my ways on the 8 course Stenzel oud.

Here are two entries into 'My Oud Diary' - the very first attempts to record on this oud... two different microphone pairs are used for each of these.

My Oud Diary #14A

My Oud Diary #14B

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posted on 1-16-2023 at 01:34 PM

Hi Rojaros, beautiful instrument. Never seen an 8 course oud before, the pressure on that neck must be considerable. The low G on top is certainly unique, I didn't know that was an option!

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posted on 1-16-2023 at 03:31 PM

Great oud Robert, congratulations :xtreme:

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posted on 1-17-2023 at 09:23 AM

Thanks everybody!
I don't know about the pressure; I'm playing a set that has been calculated by Stenzel for the 440Hz tuning and I'm tuning to 415Hz (I kind of like it, it's more lush and relaxed).
So the strings are not at their nominal tension. Slightly less body in the sound, but more air - I quite enjoy it that way.

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posted on 1-17-2023 at 11:09 AM

Great sounding ax, beautifully crafted - enjoy it in good health !! I couldn't get the 2nd (14B) to work - the link wasn't found. Thanks for posting.

Regards - Paul