mavrothis
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Ordering new oud from Tasos Theodorakis
Hey guys,
Just thought I'd share that I've just ordered a new oud from a very talented maker in Thessaloniki, Greece. His name is Tasos Theodorakis - some of
you are probably familiar with his work and his collection of older ouds.
Theodorakis Website
Anyway, I'm very excited of course, and I'm posting a pic of what my oud will look like. Only a few minor details will be different.
The top will be cedar, and the bowl will be walnut/mahogany. I think this oud will have a lot of Manol-like features... 
Now all I have to do is wait...lol
Take care,
mavrothis
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palestine48
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This is the guy who panted that practice oud invention right? that oud looks really nice. Id like the pickguard design, Id love to see a pheonix
design or something like that.
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mavrothis
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Yeah, I like his style. It's clear from talking with him that he's really into these instruments, and loves the details.
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Jameel
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Nice Mav. Let us know when it arrives. 
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spyrosc
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Hey Mav,
Kaloriziko !
You read my mind ! This is definitely one of his best ouds and I had my eye on it for a while.
I actually dealt with Tassos before and he is a great guy. Very talented too. I would recommend him to everybody.
Good luck with it. We're all waiting to hear you playing it.
Me yia sou
Spyros
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alan_mardan
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hi
Hi Mav,
Tasos is such a maker that no one can be disappointed with him. He is a maker with amazing personality and talent, i bought an Oud from him While i
was in Saloniki on holiday. He Builds his Oud with 100% detail quality, i have had his Oud now for 3 years and can't just believe how he makes his
Ouds with 0% inaccuracy.
Congratulations and enjoy it once you receive it.
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mavrothis
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Thanks Alan, I agree with you completely. I've had my oud now for a little over 3 years, and I am very happy with hit. It reminds me very much of
Manolis Venios ouds I've played, from the sound to the look as well.
I've recently ordered a 6-string (trichordo) bouzouki from him, which will include many microtonal frets in addition to the tempered frets normally
used. When it is finished I will post pictures and video so you can see, I am very excited about the possibilities.
Enjoy your oud!
Take care,
Mavrothi
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alan_mardan
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Mavroth,
Actually when i sough the article i didn't check the date and thought it was posted recently, but any way I am happy for you. I am planning to order a
new one from him but don't know what material & design to choose yet.
Any way it would be pleasure to see your new buzuki, i know how it feels to be waiting for it so long maybe.
By the way if you talk directly to him could you please tell him to upload pictures on his site of ouds he makes, so we can maybe get ideas or order
same ones. thanks
Regards
Alan
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myeyes2020
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For anyone who may be interested, here is Mavrothi and his oud.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxpVHaCbMA4
Mavrothi,
You are a true inpiration! Hope to catch one of your performances in NYC one of these days.
Adel
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alan_mardan
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Thanks Adel,
I was kind of you to let me know, i didn't know about his talent and style. he is amazing. I loves the last bit of the clip because it is a picture
from saloniki. it is a nice city and full of happy people.
REards
Alan
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mavrothis
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Thanks guys, you are really very kind, thank you.
Alan, you should feel free to contact Taso and ask him for pictures of some of his creations, other than the ones already on his site. I'm sure he'd
be happy to provide you with them, and may also enjoy putting some more pictures on his site, though I can't speak for him.
Take care, and I will definitely share the bouzouki with you on the forum when it arrives.
Take care,
mavrothi
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