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SamirCanada
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you know I cant say no to a video plus its been too long since we have seen a video of yours.
Oh and Iam just going to throw this out there for you Mav...
we are having a gathering of oudists in montreal on the 20th of september.
Can you make it?
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mavrothis
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Hi Samir,
I'm posting a quick video showing what I'm doing with my right hand. The angle on my wrist sometimes gets pretty extreme, but Yurdal's wrist did not
seem this bent to me. I think he puts more "pressure" on his shoulder, sticking his elbow out more and allowing for a straighter wrist when
picking.
The get together in Montreal sounds wonderful, but unfortunately I can't make it up this time. I hope that I will be able to visit before too long
though, I really would love to come up.
Take care,
mavrothis
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mavrothis
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Angle sanding on fingerboard
Hi,
I just got my Necati oud back from Haig Manoukian.
In addition to installing a pickup (he's the best with that, making 3-4 tries to see which placement sounds best), he angle sanded the fingerboard to
eliminate most of the fingerboard buzzing I was having due to the very low action.
I think it's important to mention that angle sanding, in other words, removing more material from the side with the heavier, wound strings, is more
beneficial than simply flat sanding a fingerboard with buzzing issues. It can allow for generally lower action and preserve more of the fingerboard
material, instead of flat sanding and potentially removing more material than necessary, and raising the action more.
It is more difficult, but I definitely appreciate that now this oud can open up and play as it should.
I'm very happy with the instrument and the work by Haig, and when I get a chance I'll record a clip to show not only the reduction of buzzing, but
also that the oud is playing more evenly and with more projection with the slightly raised action.
Take care,
mav
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paulO
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Hi Mav,
The fingerboard work sounds like a great idea. I dislike buzzing much more than I dislike somewhat high (but tolerable) action. To me, buzzing kills
the tone and sustain of the notes, and ends up changing a persons playing -- you want to be careful not to lay into a note too hard, just to avoid
excessive buzzing..looking forward to hearing the sound clip.
Regards..Paul
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