Laith
Oud Addict
Posts: 38
Registered: 2-25-2004
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To restore or not restore....
Hey,
I have a 1962 Ali Khalifa that my mother brought back from Damascus many years ago and needless to say it is not in the most prestine condition. Do
I go to the trouble to have someone fix it up or should I just leave it alone? It is a sturdy oud, but the rosettes are plastic. I'm not sure about
tone since most of the strings are decaying (the instrument was decor before I started to learn how to play, so I'm trying to make up for the
mistreatment!!! I'll try and post some pics of the oud with it's blemishes and damage. Any info is greatly appreciated. -----Laith
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Mike
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Hey Laith,
My guess is that the files are too big, depending on the settings you have for your camera. Try reducing the size ofthe picture and then attaching
it.
Mike
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Laith
Oud Addict
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pics up at myspace.com
Sorry, it was the only way to get the khalifa pics up. Try to ignore the other pic album....just go to the Khalifa one (please, or else amazing
embarrassment will burn through me. My URL is
http://www.myspace.com/laithisoud
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Sasha
Oud Maniac
Posts: 95
Registered: 1-12-2003
Location: San Diego, California
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"This profile is set to private. This user must add you as a friend to see his/her profile."
This is message I get at MySpace.
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Laith
Oud Addict
Posts: 38
Registered: 2-25-2004
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Myspace is open to everyone! I think...
Sorry about the block, didn't even know I had that on----Laith
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Brian Prunka
Oud Junkie
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Registered: 1-30-2004
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Looks to me like it would probably be worth restoring, depending on how much it would cost. Where are you located? Someone on the board may know a
good person to take it to near you.
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Laith
Oud Addict
Posts: 38
Registered: 2-25-2004
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location
I live in Tennessee US. Not a whole lot of people who even know what an oud is. Price is somewhat of an option, but I think it might be worth it if
the restorer thinks so. Due to its age, it might really be a great oud....Thanks for replying Brian
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