dusepo
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My latest build: An Iranian Barbat
For those unfamiliar, it's variant of the Oud from Iran with a longer neck and smaller body. More info here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbat_(lute)#The_modern_instrument
Here's a couple of sound/video samples I recorded of this instrument before I shipped it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVNole2_KRw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zwk878lwIg
Here's a video review made by the happy customer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHKP_EoBnfs
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coolsciguy
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Well done Jo!
It appears that you are using a smaller mold for the bowl on this Barbat as opposed to your ouds, right?
I like the smaller bodies as I find them to put less strain on you. I have an oud with a smaller body made by an Iranian luthier. There are pros and
cons to it but I wanted one to try and it's pretty good (but very different sound compared with my arabic ouds).
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coolsciguy
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Btw, I have noticed that your craftsmanship and playing technique is improving by every iteration. Keep it up!
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dusepo
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Quote: Originally posted by coolsciguy  | Well done Jo!
It appears that you are using a smaller mold for the bowl on this Barbat as opposed to your ouds, right?
I like the smaller bodies as I find them to put less strain on you. I have an oud with a smaller body made by an Iranian luthier. There are pros and
cons to it but I wanted one to try and it's pretty good (but very different sound compared with my arabic ouds). |
Yes, that's correct - smaller body and longer neck for a barbat.
Thanks for your kind words.
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