CumbusOud - 9-16-2014 at 05:15 PM
Hi Guys,
I am new on this forum, I love this forum.
I wanted to learn something. I hope you can help me.
I found a Ramazan Calay Oud on ebay.
it seems good. and also sounds like good. I want to buy this Oud, what do you think?
is this a good idea?
I contacted with seller, he looks a good man. very interested with me, reply all of my questions and I satisfied with him questions.
I hope you can help me to make a final decision.
Thank you,
Jack
alim - 9-16-2014 at 08:16 PM
Hello Jack, welcome to the forum!
I don't know about the Ramazan Calay Oud on ebay, but I tried a Ramazan Calay (I think custom) a couple of months ago and it was very good.
Other members might have more details.
Ali-
CumbusOud - 9-17-2014 at 12:25 AM
Hello Ali,
Thank you for your comment.
I forgot to add link of Oud.
Please check this link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURKISH-PROFESSIONAL-SPECIAL-OUD-UD-BY-RAMA...
Thank you.
Microber - 9-17-2014 at 10:35 AM
Ramazan Calay has a good reputation.
But why don't you deal with him directly, so that you can choose your oud.
http://www.ramazancalay.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ramazan-Calay/103866139677019
Robert
Almelaifi - 9-17-2014 at 08:40 PM
The one in the video doesn't look like the oud in the pictures.
I see that the bowl has different woods, so make sure you know what you're purchasing.
CumbusOud - 9-18-2014 at 01:41 AM
Thank you for your comments.
I contacted with Ramazan Calay and I asked to him about this seller.
Ramazan Calay told me it is my Oud on ebay and pictures and video same Oud. Ramazan Calay made a deal with this seller.
This Seller's and and Ramazan Calay's prices same.
After payment seller will ship same time but If I order from Ramazan Calay I have to wait nearly 45 Days.
I think this seller is a big seller in Turkey because I saw that he made deal with Mustafa Copcuoglu and with some other luthiers. and I think prices
not expensive.
So, video and pictures same. Seller trusty. I can buy from him.
I only have another question. I saw that this seller have also Mustafa Copcuoglu Ouds.
I am not sure this seller's Mustafa Copcuoglu Oud good or Ramazan Calay.
Or this seller have cheaper prices Ouds and he gave guarantee to I will like this cheaper Ouds. These Ouds made by him maker so prices better and
quality good.
I want to thanks for your comments again. your comments very helpful.
Jack
franck leriche - 9-18-2014 at 05:32 AM
Mustafa was Ramazan teacher and one of the best oud maker, they both make very good ouds, each one has his own style. so it's a matter of personal
choice.
Maybe this seller's cheaper ouds can be good as well, but it depends on your level and what you are looking for.
I wouldn't buy a musical instrument from any luthier without knowing him personally and having a real discussion about what i want.
Or i may buy an instrument i tried and like.
But buying an instrument through internet without seeing and playing might be good if you're a beginner or average player.
franck leriche - 9-18-2014 at 05:38 AM
I may add that every great oud maker is capable of making a good looking instrument with average materials, sounding ok for a cheaper price.
They are many wood available for the luther and also some leftover from the best instruments.
CumbusOud - 9-18-2014 at 07:52 AM
Dear Franck Leriche,
Thank you for informations.
Please can you check this Oud: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURKISH-VERY-HIGH-QUALITY-ROSEWOOD-WENGE-ST...
What do you think about it?
Best regards,
Jack
adamgood - 9-18-2014 at 07:09 PM
The last listing your post, there's no maker listed correct?? No sense in that. Ramazan makes great instruments!!
franck leriche - 9-19-2014 at 01:35 AM
It "looks" like a good instrument, the average instrument making level is very high in turkey nowadays, but it doesn't mean a good sounding
instrument.
I do agree Ramazan makes great instruments, but i've seen some not so good junctions from him a few years ago.
Now he has a team working with him, so maybe it's more constant.
I asked the seller to send some great quality pictures to have a closer look to details, but it wasn't possible to see the weak parts...
According to the place you live, you may have to pay taxes plus shipping, you could do a short trip to istanbul to have a look in person for almost
the same price.
CumbusOud - 1-12-2015 at 04:29 AM
Dear Friends,
Finally I got my Oud. I bought from this seller. He is really a great seller. I can offer you this seller.
I bought a Walnut oud. it was 600 USD but quality really good.
I will take a video for sound.
Also I will buy a Kanun from this seller.
Jack