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[*] posted on 2-4-2008 at 01:25 PM
turkish oud


Hi everyone,

I am a newbie to oud-instruments, and I would like to buy an second hand instrument. I found one, and I would like to know if it's a good choise. It's a turkish one made by Biçicioglu (izmir). What is a reasonable price to pay for it? What do you think about the quality of the instrument?

thank you, and greetz from holland
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[*] posted on 2-4-2008 at 09:23 PM


Hi,

Bicicioglu makes nice sounding ouds - and especially if it is an older one, I'd say if you like the sound and playability, you should go for it. I think the soundboards tend to be thin, so just be careful and don't keep it in very low or very high humidity.

Don't know what price to recommend, but try to get the best price you can. His work these days is not as clean, but they are still good sounding ouds. So like I said, if it is an older Bicicioglu, you should give it some serious thought.

Take care,

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[*] posted on 2-5-2008 at 01:09 AM


Hi jobbezz
I also have one of Bicicioglu. It really sound good for ten years. Than I had to replace the sound board. As Mavrothis said she had a thin sound board but a clean job. I think this oud is an older one and shows the typical properties of Bicicoglu ouds. Look for any collapse on the face near the bridge. If she is in good condition I advice you to give a serious thought. Do not think about the price if you like it.




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[*] posted on 2-5-2008 at 03:39 AM


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Originally posted by jobbezz
thank you, and greetz from holland


Dag Jobbezz...where in Holland are you? Or where is the ud? I'm in Haarlem, if it's not too far and I'm on my way somewhere I could take a look at it, if you like.

send me u2u

best,
Adam
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[*] posted on 2-5-2008 at 01:34 PM
Thanks for the reaction


Hi, thanks for the information about this instrument. I'll try to contact the owner for some more information. He sells the instrument as an Arabic one, but i guess that it's an turkish one.

And adamgood.., I will PM you.
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