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Kyvelos ouds

udi_amos - 9-8-2003 at 06:11 AM

Hi everyone,
I play a 1984 Peter Kyvelos oud given to me by my teacher, Al Shavarsh Bardezbanian...I think Mr. Kyvelos' ouds are the best being made today, in the tradition of Karibyan and Monol...anyone else play these beautiful instruments? Just wanted to hear from others who may have one of these ouds...Amos

Mike - 9-8-2003 at 08:38 AM

Hi Udi Amos,

Thanks for re-posting this message. Your oud teacher is a NICE guy! Wow, I can't believe he just gave you a Kyvelos oud. Anyway, I know a guy who plays one, and it is a stunning instrument. At first he had the dip in the face, but later he removed it. Does yours have that dip in it. I wonder if he was making them that way back in the 80's? Is there anyway we can see a picture or pictures of your oud?

Take care,
Mike

udi_amos - 9-8-2003 at 08:42 AM

Hi mike,
well, my oud teacher is a nice guy, but he didnt just give me the oud...there is a financial end to the exchange, although he certainly is helping to make it easier for me to afford such a lovely instrument...
To answer your question, my oud does not have a dip in the face...did your friend have Peter do the work on the oud or did he do it himself?
I will try to get a photo of my oud, and I will post it here. Thanks for the reply and all the best with your practice.

Mike - 9-8-2003 at 11:35 AM

Hi Udi Amos,

My friend took it back to Mr. Kyvelos to do the actual work. He ordered the oud from him, and he took it with him when he went to visit his mom for the holidays in Boston. Anyway, looking forward to seeing pictures of the oud!

Mike

mavrothis - 9-8-2003 at 08:56 PM

Sorry if this is repetition, but I just want to say I love Mr. Kyvelos' ouds. I hope one day to own one for myself.

Enjoy yours with health.

Take care.

halabi - 9-10-2003 at 09:36 AM

does anyone know peter kyvelos shop's phone number? I've lost his card. thanks.

Peter's phone number

udi_amos - 9-10-2003 at 12:53 PM

Hi,
I dont know his number right off the top of my head, but the shop is called Unique Strings in Belmont, Massachussetts...you should be able to find it.

mavrothis - 9-10-2003 at 01:50 PM

UNIQUE STRINGS:

(617) 489-1254