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My thanks as well, Mike. All the history contained in the forums is incredible.

All the best,

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4-17-2024 at 12:26 PM
by: paulO
Armenian Ouds
Hi Roy,

No idea - his website was awesome with a wealth of info, and he'd built a few cool ouds.
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11-18-2023 at 11:20 AM
by: paulO
Stenzel 8 course oud very first recordings
Great sounding ax, beautifully crafted - enjoy it in good health !! I couldn't get the 2nd (14B) to ...
1-17-2023 at 11:09 AM
by: paulO
Breaking in Oud Strings
What Brian said !
7-30-2021 at 09:16 AM
by: paulO
Barsamian Bar
Glad to help. Have fun.

Regards,
PaulO
7-3-2021 at 02:20 PM
by: paulO
Barsamian Bar
Hi Armo,

I checked out your video and have a couple of thoughts:

1. Are you reading the tune f ...
7-2-2021 at 11:37 AM
by: paulO
New oud : Hatef Shaterian
Wow man, it looks great ! Hatef certainly looks like he's got a way with wood ! Glad you got a good ...
7-2-2021 at 10:57 AM
by: paulO
Updated video, solid body Maple electric Oud completed! Sound clip now attached!
Way to go ! Very natural amplified sound !

Regards,
PaulO
4-12-2021 at 10:36 AM
by: paulO
Best affordable oud for beginner
Hi Wordsfail,

It might be better if you could try before you buy. The oud needs to 'fit' you.
If ...
2-9-2021 at 07:32 PM
by: paulO
Sabsaby and Yildirim Palabiyik
I'd seen a photo of Hrant - and it looks like he wasn't using a low 6th string (If you check out his ...
2-6-2021 at 05:47 PM
by: paulO
John Bilezikjian's Music from the Armenian Diaspora
Yep, it's 1/2 step up - not sure why John chose to do this. Everytime I saw him, he was tuned EABead ...
1-23-2021 at 04:50 PM
by: paulO
Ebony Veneer to Cover Fingerboard - Dumb Idea?
Dear MoH - listen to the previous voices of reason :) !! Either have a luthier repair/resurface the ...
10-21-2020 at 02:36 PM
by: paulO
What's this rumor about Turkish Ouds not being long lasting?
I agree with Samir - well said !

Regards - PaulO
9-12-2020 at 04:45 PM
by: paulO
Is it possible to make a turkish oud sound deeper and lower?
In addition to Jason's comments - when you change strings and drop the tuning, you're going to have ...
8-26-2020 at 04:14 PM
by: paulO
purpose of oud in a band
One tip - during sound check (if you're lucky enough to have one) - if the oud's too loud, it's just ...
6-25-2020 at 03:36 PM
by: paulO
Turkish strings on arabic oud?
I've got to second both Jody's, Brian's, and Robert's posts - give it a shot - just give the change ...
11-28-2019 at 09:33 PM
by: paulO
mic issue
You could try that and see how it goes. I've played ouds with the pickup screwed to the top of the b ...
9-24-2019 at 07:41 PM
by: paulO
mic issue
Dude - awesome work !! Just remember, when you add the pickup to the Iraqi oud - the placement of th ...
9-23-2019 at 01:23 PM
by: paulO
mic issue
Yes - these connections need to be soldered.
Also, the assembly needs to be stabilized at the poin ...
9-18-2019 at 04:58 AM
by: paulO
Oud strings
Man, it seems strange that Brian didn't get back to you....I'd try him again, he's always been very ...
8-15-2019 at 05:24 PM
by: paulO
Specific questions about large crack on the back
Hi Johnnyboy,

You should heed Brian's advice - it's 100% correct. If you just woke up one day, an ...
8-15-2019 at 05:21 PM
by: paulO
New 7 strings Oud ,My handmade
It sounds great - especially for a new instrument. The bass already has good depth, and very well ba ...
6-20-2019 at 07:05 PM
by: paulO
Cut classic oud to half cut oud !
Just FYI - http://www.dantzrecords.com/flatbackoud.html check it out !

Cordially,
PaulO
6-12-2019 at 11:04 AM
by: paulO
Cut classic oud to half cut oud !
You've got to take care of your body sylud ! Good luck with your search !

Regards - Paul
6-4-2019 at 09:21 PM
by: paulO
Analog pre amp for oud
I'd love to try one ! If it makes the rounds to the SF Bay Area, please let me know. It looks very w ...
5-6-2019 at 08:18 PM
by: paulO
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