Jonathan - 5-25-2011 at 10:36 AM
I think I have used just about all of the major oud makers/repairers in this country, and I have been very happy with the work that they have done for
me on some major repairs/restorations. The only problem has been the amount of time it takes to get the repairs done--usually more than a year, often
more than two, and even approaching 3.
Quite honestly, some of them are such superb craftsmen that it is well worth the wait.
But, I have to admit that I would love to find a place to get quality repairs/restorations done more rapidly.
I'm in the US (Los Angeles). Have any of you guys based in the US shipped ouds overseas for repairs? What has been your experience?
Thanks!
Alfaraby - 5-25-2011 at 10:57 PM
Why not try Viken Najarian in your area ?
I don't know if he takes repair &/or restoration works, but he sure might help.
See his site for more info & contact info.
http://www.oud.net
Good luck
Yours indeed
Alfaraby
Jonathan - 5-26-2011 at 08:08 AM
I have. Viken does absolutely superb work. He has one of my ouds now. I am just looking for more sources, so that I can get the work done on a
timely basis.
Alfaraby - 5-27-2011 at 11:58 AM
Well, try Najib Shaheen in NY ! He did excellent job, as I've heard. The best was Simon's, his brother, Nahat oud.
I think he has a site of his own, but couldn't recall its name. I'm sure some members do.
Across the ocean shipping for repairs is not recommended at all.
Good luck Jonathan
Yours indeed
Alfaraby
Brian Prunka - 5-28-2011 at 06:33 AM
http://oudman.com/
Najib is actually in California frequently, as he has family there.
aytayfun - 6-2-2011 at 05:41 AM
Try your Friend Cengiz Sarıkuş.
tchandler - 6-2-2011 at 05:16 PM
Hi,
I used Stephen Faulk in the SF Bay Area to rebuild a wrecked old syrian oud I got from Palmyrami, and he did a great job IMHO. Here's some pics and
so on. I've been meaning to post about it, but haven't had a chance to do a good audio recording of it...
http://hieronymusguitaricus.blogspot.com/2011/02/toms-oud-part-4.ht...
http://hieronymusguitaricus.blogspot.com/2011/02/toms-oud-3.html
http://hieronymusguitaricus.blogspot.com/2011/02/this-is-inside-of-...
http://hieronymusguitaricus.blogspot.com/2011/02/oud-restoration-fo...
tom
Dr. Oud - 6-4-2011 at 04:33 AM
Try Richard Barnes at the Folk Music Center in Claremont, CA
Jonathan - 6-6-2011 at 01:43 PM
Thanks, guys. I appreciate it. I know Richard's (Rufi) work, and he has had a couple of my ouds. I am impressed by the work that everybody in the
US has done for me. I was just looking for more options. Thanks again.
bulerias1981 - 6-24-2011 at 06:16 AM
I am in upstate, NY (one hour from the city) offering high quality repairs, with no more than a week wait.