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Density of supernylgut 1.0? (From Iraqi and other sets circa 2016)
Hi everyone:)

I'm here trying to dial in a plain nylgut d (3rd) course, and wondered if anyone kn ...
1-27-2022 at 09:10 PM
by: grassyknoll
What strings did they use in the era of Farid al Atrash, Riad al-Sunbati etc.?
Hi Ameer:)

Which Aquila lute strings are those exactly (they make lots of options at this point)
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1-7-2022 at 11:28 PM
by: grassyknoll
Is it crucial to string my Oud such that it's tuned to the bowl? (Helmholtz thingy-majiger)
Good evening esteemed Oud community:)

I'm writing you because I'm having a mini quandry : After l ...
1-7-2022 at 10:58 PM
by: grassyknoll
Sounds so amazing..Anyone know what maker / style of Oud Issam Rafea is playing in this video link?
Anyone know what maker/style of Our Issam Rafea is playing here?

.. the style .. could it be like ...
6-9-2021 at 07:36 PM
by: grassyknoll
Same gauge for gut strings as nylgut, or order next gauge down for gut?
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback Brian. Much appreciated on this and other threads. ...
6-17-2020 at 10:30 AM
by: grassyknoll
Good string tension balance for a gut 3rd? (compared to gut 2nd/1st)
Hello everyone:)

I love the sound of a plain 3rd, and
I'm stoked about the prospect of a gut 3rd ...
6-15-2020 at 08:29 PM
by: grassyknoll
Same gauge for gut strings as nylgut, or order next gauge down for gut?
This is the question.. (in title)

I've read both opinions on the web.

Aquila (Italy) themselve ...
6-15-2020 at 08:09 PM
by: grassyknoll
My man Fareed Badra
Big thanks!

Of what I've seen so far, diggin' this studio taqsim of farido:

https://youtu.be/k ...
8-19-2019 at 07:10 PM
by: grassyknoll
LABAZ, new project!
well done

enticing modernization of traditional

rare to see

digging

;)
8-19-2019 at 06:54 PM
by: grassyknoll
Strings for mellow soud
Mm..

I also love mellow strings

I've been dying to hear the pyramid lute copper.. but couldn't ...
2-20-2019 at 08:24 PM
by: grassyknoll
Pyramid "Super Aoud" basses are "Pyramid lute"??
Hi all,
Great to be in the company of such a talented international community:)

So I got quoted ...
2-12-2019 at 09:29 PM
by: grassyknoll
Will pay $ for samples of Seaguar flourocarbon line
Hi:)

I'm struggling with the gg course of my oud (have been for a while)

I've heard so many po ...
2-9-2019 at 01:05 PM
by: grassyknoll
Help!:) Need to make decision fast about work done to attempt to save my Sukar, my one and only oud!:)
Thanks so much everyone, BTW:)

And big thanks to Samir, Who i've also been emailing with

I thi ...
1-7-2019 at 11:32 PM
by: grassyknoll
Help!:) Need to make decision fast about work done to attempt to save my Sukar, my one and only oud!:)
@matthias:

I think you are right. I dug into the forums again and found another experience that v ...
1-7-2019 at 11:15 PM
by: grassyknoll
Help!:) Need to make decision fast about work done to attempt to save my Sukar, my one and only oud!:)
@ bulerias:

It was the same set of strings as before. I didn't even put a new set.

Yes, it see ...
1-6-2019 at 05:32 PM
by: grassyknoll
Help!:) Need to make decision fast about work done to attempt to save my Sukar, my one and only oud!:)
I guess at this point I'm stumped about what the culprit is, as far as what affected the sound of my ...
1-5-2019 at 05:36 PM
by: grassyknoll
Help!:) Need to make decision fast about work done to attempt to save my Sukar, my one and only oud!:)
@ Matt.

Thanks for the contact, and for the photos as well!
1-5-2019 at 05:09 PM
by: grassyknoll
Help!:) Need to make decision fast about work done to attempt to save my Sukar, my one and only oud!:)
Samir,

I am kind of close to Ottawa. Montréal. I really don't get over there too much, at all, b ...
1-5-2019 at 05:05 PM
by: grassyknoll
Help!:) Need to make decision fast about work done to attempt to save my Sukar, my one and only oud!:)
Hello knowledgeable Oud folk:)

I have a situation... My Oud is at the luthier now and I will need ...
1-5-2019 at 12:08 PM
by: grassyknoll
sound affected by type of wood in fingerboard


I actually got a piece of .. black rosewood, i believe (will have to ask my luthier again what t ...
1-5-2019 at 11:47 AM
by: grassyknoll
string identification and soundboard care
@ Samir:

Holy f***.. i really, really love the sound of your oud in the video above (and very nic ...
1-1-2019 at 06:04 PM
by: grassyknoll
Hannabach 2500 oud set (gut + silk)
BTW.. where did you see that the wound strings were wound on silk?

I didn't see that in my search ...
11-15-2018 at 01:46 PM
by: grassyknoll
Hannabach 2500 oud set (gut + silk)
I am also really curious about this hannabach set

I've listened to some rabih abou khalil (who ma ...
11-15-2018 at 01:45 PM
by: grassyknoll
Pure silver strings

Ello everyone:)

I was reading on the forums (old posts circa 2006) that Elias was enjoying pure ...
10-30-2018 at 11:46 AM
by: grassyknoll
Pyramid lute copper vs. Savarez lute copper strings
Brian,

Thank you, thank you. Your generousity in sharing from your ample experience is warmly app ...
10-30-2018 at 11:19 AM
by: grassyknoll
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