I used the email in his webpage without any issues. We corresponded for a while and I tried visiting him several time during my trips to the UK, but I
had no time. It is a shame because I was less than 20 minutes away from him.
WHAT A SHAME!!!!
Please give us some insight about his work if you end up with one of his instruments.
Regards,
HatemMelbourne - 5-17-2009 at 02:14 AM
I've just had a look at the website...the prices of these ouds seems very reasonable. Have many people had much experiences with Moussa ouds?
They certainly look very nice - I'm wondering what the sound and quality are like. Hope to hear from people Ararat66 - 5-17-2009 at 10:24 AM
Hi
I just chatted to Michael, so all is fine - I have a friend who would like an oud and I can't think of a better person to get one from - Melbourne ...
I really like the sound of his ouds, a few members here have his ouds and I played some last year at our oud meeting and love the balanced tone and
one in particular belonging to Kelly has the most fabulous 'cello' like sound.
LeonKelly - 5-19-2009 at 12:36 PM
You're right there Leon. Michael,s ouds are wonderful, full of character each one being slightly different but all generally warm sounding. you need
to try them out before you decide.
Myself and Awad have also changed over to Mari strings and they really bring out the tone even more.
Hope to see you in June
Regards to Blondie and the rest of the familyArarat66 - 5-19-2009 at 12:57 PM
Hi Kelly
Great to hear from you - how's the ouding going, haven't heard any sound files from anyone (UK) recently - I ought to be able to get over to see you
folks as I have a commission (Installation art) in Bingley so I'll be heading north a little more often. I'm going to see Michael on my way up in a
couple of weeks to check out a Manol copy he has for a friend of mine who wants a decent oud for his 60th birthday.
He's still getting going on oud but a good acoustic instrument will really help him along ... plus I'll get to play on it every now and then
Cheers
LeonArarat66 - 5-19-2009 at 01:04 PM
I've just ordered a couple of sets of Mari's for my highly strung Blondie - what a groovy chick
She's a lady of leisure and runs rings round me ... get this folks ...
LeonMarina - 5-20-2009 at 03:35 AM
Micheal Moussa's site is just great!Kelly - 5-20-2009 at 11:09 AM
Hi Leon
The Manoli copy is a great instrumet. I've played it acouple of times and it sings. I hope you like the Mari strings.
Let us know when you are up this way and hopefully we can meet up. If you need a place to kip just give us a shout .
See you in June.Ararat66 - 5-20-2009 at 12:04 PM
Cheers Kelly
Great another singing oud, my mate Alfie is relying on my judgement so this sounds good to me. Will see you soon.
Leonammar22 - 5-21-2009 at 06:19 AM
hello every body
hi kelly how you doing mate and how's the ouding going hope u ok and how's awad and othman hope they ok say to them if you gona see them
leon how u doing mate .i have got aMichael Moussa oud sameler to kelly's oud its really good and nice ouds he makes and he's averey nice person to
deal with you have to see what he making and then you gona know what i ment .let me know if you are coming to leeds
amarArarat66 - 5-21-2009 at 09:47 AM
Hi Ammar
I'm fine, we'll catch up in Leeds soon.
LeonKelly - 5-21-2009 at 01:06 PM
Hi Ammar
Congratulations on your new Moussa oud. You made a good choice going for the 7 course oud. It would be good to meet up soon for more tunes.
Leon: just a thought re oud and what tuning does your mate Alfie want to use. Is he going for Turkish pitch? in which case check with Michael re
Manoli model cos I can't remeber what pitch it is built for.
See you both soon.ammar22 - 5-22-2009 at 03:42 AM
thank you kelly i would love to meet you again and are you still doing your weekly meeting in manchester with the other oud players ? and if you have
any meeting i would love to come over to see you all
see you all soonKelly - 5-23-2009 at 08:57 AM
Hi Amar I've sent you an email.Oud.Proff - 5-23-2009 at 11:53 AM
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