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Turkish 'Ud - Humphrey 2013

OudandTabla - 5-9-2013 at 09:15 AM

Highly individual Turkish-style 'ud with Pacific Northwest inspired materials and details.

580 mm string length, 35mm nut width, 4mm string height at body join.

Sitka spruce top, apple wood and rosewood bowl back, mahogany neck, with construction according to traditional Turkish style. Voiced for full bass, clarity and sustain in the treble, and balanced tone throughout its range.

Pegbox is apple and rosewood, with ebony pegs. Bridge is ebony.

Sound sample available at:
http://soundcloud.com/jbhguitars/marylhurst-oud

Photo gallery at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbhwoodworking/sets/72157633134125256/

The construction of this instrument was featured in a documentary. You can view this here:
http://vimeo.com/61993208

$2000 including soft case.
contact: jbhwoodworking@yahoo.com

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