Edward6311
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My new Nazih Ghadban Oud
I am currently in Jbeil Byblos Lebanon. I just returned from the privileged visit to Nazih Ghadban’s shop in Ras- Baalbeck Lebanon. Amazing
experience! He was an amazing host. I enjoyed a cup of Arabic coffee with him as we discussed his history of building these beautiful instruments and
I got a tour of his shop and got to try his Ouds I was interested in. I chose the 1365 Nahat Model. It is an amazing piece of art with an incredible
sound! I also purchased one of his new carbon fiber hard cases to protect my new Oud. I will be traveling back to the states with it and am hoping I
will be allowed to carry the instrument with me on the plane. Has anybody had success with that request with the airline? I’m flying on Qatar
Airways to LA, then Alaska Airlines from LA to Portland Oregon. Any advice on how to achieve this request would be greatly appreciated. I definitely
do not want to check it with regular luggage. I will include photos.
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Edward6311
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Nazih Ghadban Photo
I’m getting a, sorry the file you uploaded exceeds our size limit? For my photos. Anyone know how to get it to work?
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aminateur
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I traveled recently transatlantic not only with one but with two ouds. As long as the case fits into the overhead cabin you shouldn't have to worry.
People understand that a musical instrument is precious. Enjoy your oud and your trip
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Marcus
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Hi Edward ,
the oud-hardcase usually does not fit in the overhead-locker. Can u get a softcase for traveling?
I always ask the airhostess if it is possible to store my "wonderful lady" in their wardrobe,and mostly everytime they accept with a smile.
Good luck and congretulations!! Hope we get something so see and hear soon.
Cheers,
Markus
Playing the oud is like feeding my soul with peace
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alaaraj
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Congratulations Edward
This Facebook video is for your new Oud (1365 Nahat model):
https://www.facebook.com/1245264852/posts/10216484215038308/
And these are the photos:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10216472712430750&type...
Truely beautiful ❤️ Enjoy 
Onwards and upwards
HazRaj
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Edward6311
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Thank you, I love it. It really sounds and plays amazing! Nazih Ghadban an amazing luthier. All his Ouds are fabulous. I was able to try a couple
other Ouds I was interested in but chose this Nahat model. Visiting him and his shop was an incredible experience. From where I am currently, Jbeil
Byblos, Lebanon it was a 3.5 hour car ride away, but I’m so glad I made the trip. I recommend to anyone who is able to make the trip to do it! It
was kind of a pilgrimage for me. I visited a couple music stores here in Lebanon that sell Ouds but you can’t even compare them to his Ouds. I’m
really excited to get back home to Portland, Oregon to show it to my Oud teacher. 
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Jody Stecher
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Did you play the oud he calls "Salma" (1370)? That looks really good in the photos and sounds good on the video.
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Edward6311
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Jody,
I did not. Only because I was more interested in an Oud with a Cedar soundboard. I already have a couple Ouds with Spruce soundboards including my
custom Faruk Turunz Oud. So I tried his 1367-Nour and his 1365-Nahat. Both play and sound amazing! A hard choice. I chose the 1365-Nahat because it
had a slightly bigger bowl and I thought a deeper Arabic type of sound. My Faruk Turunz is one of his Arabic style Ouds but still has a sharper
Turkish sound. Now I have both. I did notice your picture on Nazih Ghadban’s
website . Did you also visit Nazih Ghadban at his shop? I now have Ouds from Palestine, Syria, Turkey and Lebanon. I don’t think my wife would be
happy if I buy any more. But I think I’m satisfied. For now anyway Learning
how to play, playing, practicing and obtaining these beautiful instruments which are also pieces of art is kind of addicting.
Edward
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Jody Stecher
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Hi Edward,
I have never been to Lebanon so I did not visit Nazih Ghadban. We had a number of a good email exchanges. He promptly answered all my questions.
About seven years ago a friend called my attention to NG's website for the purpose of looking at his remarkable buzuq-s., which he was making from
unexpected woods, including one from cinchona (!) if I remember right. And there I discovered beautiful ouds with beautiful sound. My favorites were
two Nahat models. I decided to buy the one you saw in the photo. I love this instrument.
Quote: Originally posted by Edward6311  | Jody,
I did not. Only because I was more interested in an Oud with a Cedar soundboard. I already have a couple Ouds with Spruce soundboards including my
custom Faruk Turunz Oud. So I tried his 1367-Nour and his 1365-Nahat. Both play and sound amazing! A hard choice. I chose the 1365-Nahat because it
had a slightly bigger bowl and I thought a deeper Arabic type of sound. My Faruk Turunz is one of his Arabic style Ouds but still has a sharper
Turkish sound. Now I have both. I did notice your picture on Nazih Ghadban’s
website . Did you also visit Nazih Ghadban at his shop? I now have Ouds from Palestine, Syria, Turkey and Lebanon. I don’t think my wife would be
happy if I buy any more. But I think I’m satisfied. For now anyway Learning
how to play, playing, practicing and obtaining these beautiful instruments which are also pieces of art is kind of addicting.
Edward |
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