Just wanted to share my new oud from Al-Aseel workshop in Egypt.
I went there during my stay in egypt and I have some pictures to share.
I would like some help to figure out what wood the back is made of. Hani who works at maurice's shop told me it was amazone ebony but I dont think
thats the scientific name.
Hani who works at maurice's shop told me it was amazone ebony but I dont think thats the scientific name.
I saw such wood on an acoustic bass guitar and if I remember it correctly, it was called tiger stripe ebony.
I guess it's macassar ebony.SamirCanada - 9-21-2011 at 12:10 PM
yah I was thinking that to... but i feel like the white parts of the wood here are rather light compared to the more orange type I see online.
anyways
it looks and sounds like a beauty. I am really happy with it. FastForward - 9-21-2011 at 12:23 PM
Very beautiful figure on that oud. Enjoy.arsene - 9-21-2011 at 12:44 PM
That's just a gorgeous backside... Mike - 9-22-2011 at 08:05 AM
Mabrouk Samir! It's good to see the picture of Hany. Miss those guys. Isn't it fun hanging out with those dudes?SamirCanada - 9-22-2011 at 08:16 AM
Ezzayak ya Meeka! your right they are super nice guys. Unfortunately Mo wasnt there when I went.
Bro, they had an old oud they were fixing almost identical to your Qasabji oud... a beauty.
Unfortunately we were on our way to Ein el Sokhna (stella) that evening and I couldnt spend much time with them. Also, its was really cool to see how
they work together. The older man who does the inlay work is something else to watch work. Aymara - 9-22-2011 at 10:59 AM
but i feel like the white parts of the wood here are rather light compared to the more orange type I see online.
Honey colored french polish versus colorless french polish?
The later is hard to get ... I needed to travel to Arnhem to get it ... not available in Germany.SamirCanada - 9-22-2011 at 11:47 AM
Maybe yes,
This oud though is finished with lacquer which is clear and non colored.
Btw, this is where I get my schellac. They have everything from dark orange to super blonde. Great company to deal with to. http://www.woodessence.com amtaha - 9-22-2011 at 11:26 PM
Looks great, Samir! Play it in good health. :-)SamirCanada - 9-23-2011 at 02:51 AM
allah y khalik ya 3am. SamirCanada - 10-3-2011 at 04:02 AM
Hi everyone,
made a quick video to share with you.
