mysticoud - 10-16-2005 at 10:54 PM
I was looking at the oud on the back cover of Mutlu Torun's Method book and i noticed that the width of the neck at the nut is much wider than I've
seen. Are there more Ouds out there like this? It seems beneficial for playing solo oud. I can barely keep my fingers from buzzing the next string on
my oud. If I was to build an oud I would certainly consider that width.
I'll try to scan the picture tomorrow for those who don't have the book.
jazzchiss - 10-17-2005 at 03:47 AM
I have the same problem with my turk oud.
I think some iraqui ouds have a wider nut: http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=2577
oudmaker - 10-17-2005 at 03:50 AM
Width of the nut normally should not be less then 35mm. Manol mostly used 36-37mm nuts. For professional modern ouds usually have 38-40mm.
It also is important how the strings laid out on the nut and how close the double strings to each other.
Dincer
mysticoud - 10-17-2005 at 11:57 AM
Here's the scan. Thanks for the input guys.