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Observations/Questions about Rast Makam
Very interesting thread! Somewhat off-topic but this reminds me of how the third degree of the majo ...
6-20-2022 at 03:10 PM
by: Jason
Oud Players that Are Similar to Hamza El Din
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I searched "Sudanese Music" on YouTube, and fo ...
11-28-2021 at 03:06 PM
by: Jason
FREE Kamil Gul Oud Giveaway (yes, no catch!) ????
Real tortoiseshell is a deal breaker for me. I would never buy an oud, or anything else, using real ...
11-6-2021 at 09:23 PM
by: Jason
Chromatic/'in-between' notes in taksim playing
Jody nailed it. I don't think those players are really thinking of which notes to insert, it's just ...
10-12-2021 at 12:25 PM
by: Jason
Which choice would you recommend
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Personally, I had a spruce Syrian oud that so ...
9-14-2021 at 03:44 PM
by: Jason
Aquila Lute & New Nylgut short review
I'm using these strings on a 60cm oud tuned down a bit from standard. I selected the gauges based o ...
9-9-2021 at 01:28 PM
by: Jason
Aquila D strings
I just got in a set of Aquila strings with plain copper wound (not silver plated) lower strings, lik ...
9-8-2021 at 06:48 AM
by: Jason
Would you buy...
It would be a deal breaker for me unless it were a very very good antique instrument. The 1/3 strin ...
8-30-2021 at 02:03 PM
by: Jason
Newbie questions(^-^')
High end ouds are still quite affordable, relatively speaking, in terms of acoustic instruments. Yo ...
8-27-2021 at 09:50 AM
by: Jason
String questions
Seems like the bridge was glued on too far forward. Having the positions out of whack will be prett ...
8-27-2021 at 09:42 AM
by: Jason
Hi everyone
Nice to meet you Amon. Don't fear the fretlessness, embrace the expressiveness it provides :D
8-26-2021 at 03:51 PM
by: Jason
String questions
58cm is definitely atypical. Is this a fixed bridge oud or floating bridge? The 5th of the string, ...
8-26-2021 at 03:50 PM
by: Jason
Guess The Wood
That two piece pickguard looks really cool
8-26-2021 at 03:46 PM
by: Jason
FREE GIFTS
The bookmatching is really interesting on that. I think I'm wrong but I'll guess pear wood!
8-23-2021 at 09:00 AM
by: Jason
Hello!
If it is an expensive instrument I might consider going through the hassle of returning it. If this ...
8-18-2021 at 12:35 PM
by: Jason
Hello!
No, oud tops are planed flat before pairing with the bowl. It is common for the top to sink over ti ...
8-18-2021 at 11:10 AM
by: Jason
Hello!
It's common to see sunken tops on ouds over time but it isn't desirable and shouldn't be expected on ...
8-18-2021 at 06:54 AM
by: Jason
KURSCHNER VS La Bella String guages
I couldn't find a quick answer either. I'm not sure how their numbering system works for wound stri ...
8-16-2021 at 09:23 AM
by: Jason
question: how many here also play baglama or guitar (or bass)?
I tend to only order oud strings once or twice a year but I'd definitely pick up guitar strings at t ...
8-16-2021 at 09:13 AM
by: Jason
Zeryab Shami Tuning - Help!
They do appear to be meant for F tuning given the unwound 3rd course. Let us know if the C-c string ...
8-9-2021 at 12:09 PM
by: Jason
Zeryab Shami Tuning - Help!
I'd recommend medium tension strings meant for Arabic C-c tuning unless you're specifically looking ...
8-9-2021 at 08:20 AM
by: Jason
Ouds in Cairo or Luxor
I think you'd have a hard time finding anything more than a shop made student instrument for $300 US ...
8-7-2021 at 01:28 PM
by: Jason
OudStrings.com - Update!
Will you be carrying custom gauges of strings in the future? I'm interested in putting together a P ...
7-16-2021 at 01:42 PM
by: Jason
Piece of Oud fell off and extreme buzzing after changing strings!
The piece that fell off is called a nut (in English) and no need to worry, on most ouds it is held d ...
2-23-2021 at 05:40 PM
by: Jason
Horn rishas
I'm really enjoying the rishas from Samir. The size and thickness are perfect for me. I've had hor ...
2-3-2021 at 03:32 PM
by: Jason
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