Jonathan - 3-20-2007 at 11:39 AM
I wasn't going to post anything on this one, but I really like an oud that I just got (yesterday) from Turunz. Incredibly well made, and the sound is
great--rich and full, and the trebles just ring out forever.
It took a bit longer to get than I anticipated, but it was well worth the wait.
The oud seems to be just a bit narrower than a lot of Turkish ouds--mine is 13 3/4 inch at the greatest width. It's a small difference, but it makes
the oud even more comfortable to play.
Jonathan - 3-20-2007 at 11:41 AM
I can't figure out how to post a sound file. I know I did it before using itunes, but now I have forgotten what I did (If anybody knows, clue me in).
I will try to get something up when I figure it out.
Mahogany and walnut.
SamirCanada - 3-20-2007 at 12:02 PM
Nice oud Jonathan, Congrats.
Ararat66 - 3-20-2007 at 12:02 PM
Hello Jonathan
I've been considering ordering an oud from Faruk myself - what model is yours.
Enjoy your oud
Leon
Jonathan - 3-20-2007 at 12:06 PM
Thanks. I got the grand concert oud--he had a big sale on them last summer, although I don't know if those prices are still on.
Still, the guy makes a great oud.
mavrothis - 3-20-2007 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations Jonathan, the oud looks beautiful. I'm sure you'll love it even more as it ages, his ouds really develop well from what I've
experienced.
Enjoy it!
mavrothis
al-Halabi - 3-20-2007 at 01:34 PM
Congratulations, Jonathan. I have the same model. The fine workmanship and balanced sound of his ouds are hard to surpass. I think you just got
yourself a new lifetime companion. Enjoy!
samzayed - 3-20-2007 at 05:34 PM
Congratulations, its beautiful! Is that tuned for turkish or arabic?
I can't wait for mine . . . .
al-Halabi, I'm assuming your's is an arabic tuning model? How do you like it for arabic style playing?
Hosam - 3-20-2007 at 05:42 PM
Play it in good helath Jonathan! Do you know what type of finish was used?
Jameel - 3-20-2007 at 05:56 PM
Nice Jonathan. It does look narrower. I like the shape very much. Cant wait to hear it.
Faruk is using a two-part polyurethane varnish lately. This looks like it might be it. Very silky to touch. He rubs it out and buffs it. Very classy.
Jonathan - 3-20-2007 at 08:01 PM
Thanks guys.
Sam, this one is tuned Turkish.
I like the finish, too, Jameel. Understated.
I couldn't figure out how to reduce the file size of the sound sample, so I emailed a short taksim to Mike and hope he can reduce it enough to post
it.
Greg - 3-21-2007 at 04:09 AM
Congratulations Jonathan. I think it is fair to say that Faruk Türünz workmanship and finish is second to none.
I hope you will be as happy with yours as I am with mine.
Mine is 14 1/4 inch at the greatest width, but it was designed for Arabic tuning and sound, so that may account for the difference in width.
Mike may not be available at the moment. Please send me the sound file and I'll compress it for you. I'll send you my email address by U2U.
Regards,
Greg
Jonathan - 3-21-2007 at 05:11 AM
Thanks, Greg. It's nothing much--I just used the mic on my laptop. A little hissy, and the oud is just one day old (for me, at least). I wish I
could play with a bit more skill, but at least you can hear the tone of the oud. Nihavent taksim--even I was getting bored with the last section, so
I turned it into a Turkish folk song in 9/8.
al-Halabi - 3-21-2007 at 08:20 AM
Sam, I have kept my Turunz oud in Turkish tuning. With the right strings it should sound great in Arabic tuning as well.
samzayed - 3-21-2007 at 09:39 AM
I got mine tuned for arabic tuning, and with a bigger bowl. 37.5 cm is the widest spot. I know that's a littler wider, but its the same as my
Ghadban. I tend to like big ouds since I have long monkey arms 
)
I also got a longer scale, 60 cm, and my bowl is macassar ebony and amazon rosewood. I'm hoping for a deep, rich sound 
Second part of Jonathan's attachment
Greg - 3-21-2007 at 01:14 PM
Sorry Jonathan, the full attachment was 3:45 and I couldn't get it all in one attachment.
Here is the second part.
Regards,
Greg
samzayed - 3-21-2007 at 03:20 PM
Wow, that's a nice sounding oud, congrats again.
The first thing I noticed about Mr. Turunz's ouds is the way they play - the action, the quick response, and the ease of play. It was so easy to do
articulations like hammer-on, sliding, etc. I felt that the oud played itself in some ways. Do the Turunz owners here the same experiences?
Multi Kulti - 3-22-2007 at 04:40 AM
Yes. My Faruk Usta's Oud has similar characteristics in playability but a different sound-colour (deep warm sound.Not so brilliant high)
By the way Congratulations Jonathan for your new oud.Its a beauty.
Nikos