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Aquila Strings-LIGHT TENSION- in stock

Jameel - 7-1-2006 at 05:12 AM

Just a quick not to let you all know I received my shipment from Aquila and if you ordered sets, they will be shipped Monday. I have plenty of sets of both types of the light tension (C,F and D,G lower courses) ready to ship. Get em while they're hot!
http://www.msocp.com/oudstrings.htm

Just ordered 3 sets.

sydney - 7-1-2006 at 07:07 AM

Good on you Jameelo,

Is there any strings for a 7 course CFAdgc(f) ouds please?

Thanks,

Jameel - 7-1-2006 at 08:55 AM

I'm getting some from Mimmo, and will post them soon

revaldo29 - 7-1-2006 at 08:59 AM

Jameel,

Are you still selling rishas?

Jameel - 7-1-2006 at 09:58 AM

Well, not at the moment. I'm just too busy to keep it going right now. My job has been more demanding the past year, and it's tough to get the risha orders out each week. That's why I'm looking for someone to take it over.

Mike - 7-1-2006 at 12:00 PM

Can't wait to get my sets Jameelo. The aquilas really are great strings.

sydney - 7-3-2006 at 06:09 AM

I do not mind if Mike gets his order before me.


:D

abusin - 7-7-2006 at 04:44 AM

Hi Jameel,

just got my parcel this morning, pity I was on my way to work then!

will fit them later on tonight insha Alah,

thanx Jameel,:bowdown:

my apologys Mike and Sydney for jumping the queue, you are the masters and I'm only a beginner so wish me luck with them,
best regard to all,

Awad:bowdown:

Jameel - 7-7-2006 at 02:49 PM

I have shipped all of your orders everyone. Please let us know how you like them.

I've had mine on for a few days now, and they are just fantastic. These are hands down the best set of strings I've tried. The tension is excellent, the feel is very nice (easy to play), and the copper color even looks kinda cool! They nylguts ring out like no other string I've tried, and the wounds have an incredible growl reminiscent of George Michel or Farid's oud. I know some of you might think I'm pushing these to make some money (well, I'll admit I wouldn't mind if I sold a few!), but I'm being completely honest here. I really like these strings, and I wouldn't sell them if I didn't like them.

question

oistrach13 - 7-8-2006 at 01:14 AM

I know this could a somewhat silly question, but traditionally, the bottom C is a single string, the thing is, my oud is originally for FADgcf, and thus accomodates 12 strings.

I am thinking of going back to traditional tuning, in which case, would it be advisable to have two bottom C's? (double course instead of single string)

amtaha - 7-8-2006 at 01:22 AM

I must seek forgiveness if I can only look beyond the strings.

This oud face is a beauty, Jameel.

tsugumi - 7-8-2006 at 05:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by oistrach13
I know this could a somewhat silly question, but traditionally, the bottom C is a single string, the thing is, my oud is originally for FADgcf, and thus accomodates 12 strings.

I am thinking of going back to traditional tuning, in which case, would it be advisable to have two bottom C's? (double course instead of single string)


Hi oistrach13
I think that there is a no problem if you order <Type 1(low courses CF)> and
<add light tension ff nylgut pair>.
If it is this combination, you might not have the necessity for changing tuning (FADgcf).

tsugumi

oistrach13 - 7-8-2006 at 05:53 AM

yes, then I could keep the tuning as it is, but you see, I actually want to change it, and I was wondering if it would be advisable to have a double C at the bottom, considering my oud can hold it.

Jameel - 7-8-2006 at 05:56 AM

You can use a double CC course, but not two of the single C that's part of the low tension set. You'd have to use two thinner gauge strings. I believe Aquila has this figured out. Personally, I don't really see the reason for a double C course. This is a drone string, and I think works better as a single. Furthermore, if I were to tune DG for the low courses, I'd buy the CF pair and tune up. For these two a bit higher tension is not much of an issue. And when you want to tune back to CF, the tension won't be too low. This is how pros like Simon Shaheen do it when they are playing maqamat that suit it.

oistrach13 - 7-9-2006 at 05:38 AM

thanks for the reply, I'll probably go with your advice.

my concern was getting the strongest bass sound possible from my oud, which has some lovely warm bass, but unfortunately, it's a bit loose and weak, I was looking to tighten it up a bit. (maybe more of an udi cinucen sort of bass)

SamirCanada - 7-11-2006 at 10:07 AM

Just want to say...
this set is hands down the best set of strings I have ever used. I just put them on... and Iam in love. I put them on my shehata and I usualy have a hard time with strings for that instrument because I find the sound was harsh.
Those strings are something smooth.
A real pleasure to play and listen to.
Thanks Jameel.