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[*] posted on 9-20-2007 at 04:10 PM


This is really unbelievably beautiful by any standards, but, for only your second oud-wow!
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[*] posted on 10-7-2007 at 11:06 AM
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After a big fight with Mr. Abraham...I told him he can take his oud and shove it! :mad:



















JUST KIDDING.


Here's the finished pegbox. These pictures were taken before softening the edges and shaping the inside of the pegbox, but you can see how killer it turned out. Notice the shape of the pegs. Pretty authentic looking.





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[*] posted on 10-7-2007 at 11:26 AM


Jameel had also done some work on the soundboard. He sent me these shots last weekend, but I was out of town. Should have updated the thread when I got back, but didn't have a chance to.

Here are some shots of the tiles inlaid around the soundholes. He put the roses in place and also the other inlays that will be put in so I could get a sneak peek of how it will look when done.







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[*] posted on 10-7-2007 at 01:36 PM


beautiful work. what string length did you have this oud made to? :applause:
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[*] posted on 10-8-2007 at 06:33 AM


Hey Matthew,
The scale length will be 61.5 for this bad boy.
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[*] posted on 10-8-2007 at 06:45 AM


Now, the finishing of the pegs' ends tell it all.

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

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[*] posted on 10-8-2007 at 07:18 AM


Quote:
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After a big fight with Mr. Abraham...I told him he can take his oud and shove it! :mad:


Care to take this outside, Mr. Malek? :D




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[*] posted on 10-8-2007 at 07:33 AM


err, you wouldn't also do circumcisions by any chance would you Jameel? :rolleyes:
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[*] posted on 10-8-2007 at 09:59 AM


Hey man, this is an oud forum...if you're looking to get other kinds of trimwork done, start another thread at least !! ;)
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[*] posted on 10-9-2007 at 08:28 AM


Hey Jameel... where you that guy in the ''Beat it'' video of Micheal Jackson?
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[*] posted on 10-9-2007 at 12:29 PM


Wow, that is turning out great! All of your ouds are outstanding!
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[*] posted on 10-10-2007 at 03:56 AM


Hi Jameel & Mike,

Jameel carefull with that blade, we do know what you can do on wood so please hands off people, Mike you better keep him happy man, at least untill you get your oud;)


Jameel God bless your creative hands, this oud is turning out to be another gem in your crown, man I adore those pegs (are they available for sale by any chance :cool:)

best regards

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[*] posted on 10-10-2007 at 05:10 AM


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Hey Jameel... where you that guy in the ''Beat it'' video of Micheal Jackson?


More likely the "eat it " video by Wierd Al! :))

Awad, I will have some of these pegs for sale soon. I'll make an announcement when I do.




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[*] posted on 11-25-2007 at 07:28 PM


After a short hiatus to renovate his workshop and make music videos, Jameelo is back at working on my oud. Here are a few shots, more to come soon.






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[*] posted on 11-25-2007 at 08:56 PM


Nayce!

way to go jameel... nice inlays.

what did you use to remove the face material? Dremel router attachement?
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[*] posted on 11-26-2007 at 09:03 PM


The soundboard inlays are in and flush. Looking good...








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[*] posted on 11-26-2007 at 09:21 PM


GORGEOUS!!!



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[*] posted on 11-26-2007 at 11:24 PM


Incredible work! Ladz we are watching the BEGINNING of something here...that is special.

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[*] posted on 12-9-2007 at 06:36 AM


very beautifull
Congratulations Jameel
you are an artist man
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[*] posted on 12-9-2007 at 02:23 PM
Soundholes cut...


Here's the latest update...









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[*] posted on 12-9-2007 at 02:30 PM


NICE!!
Jameel your getting much faster all things concidered.
Bravo.
keep them comming !!
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[*] posted on 12-10-2007 at 07:55 AM


WOW that's a real beauty!
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[*] posted on 12-11-2007 at 07:44 AM


looks amazing jameel . . . i hope i get to see it in person.




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[*] posted on 12-11-2007 at 01:52 PM


I am used to criticize defects (major and minor) in the oud esthetics and finishing. I have been blamed by some of the users for doing so. Most of them accused the pics resolutions and lighting. I replied that I don't tolerate such defects on ouds saying that a oud has to be the most perfect possible from the inside and the outside. I also said that a small defect on a violin is not tolerated, then why should it be tolerated on a oud.

Well now, it is the extreme opposite.

This piece of art made by J. Khalaf is really an amazing beauty. Such a perfect craftmanship. The bracing is also so neat, so clear, so beautiful to look at. The inside strips between the ribs are also really well done.

Wish all ouds on earth were close to this one in the perfection of the detail.

Congratulations Mr. Jameel and Mike. Ya hek oud ya bala!
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