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[*] posted on 2-11-2012 at 05:54 PM
Another Mystery Tool Contest


What is it?
What's it used for?
Why?

All three questions must be answered to win.

1st place - genuine Hand crafted autographed Dr. Oud Mizrab.
2nd place - atta boy & bragging rights
3rd place - there is no 3rd place, forgetaboutit.

Usual rules apply: professional luthiers, employees of Dr. Oud Press (yea, right!) and former winners are ineligible (you know who you are, and so do I).

Bring it!

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[*] posted on 2-11-2012 at 06:54 PM


ohh not an easy one.. but I'll say a kind of a Frame Saw..
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[*] posted on 2-11-2012 at 08:12 PM


nope, try again.....



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[*] posted on 2-12-2012 at 03:33 AM


Hmmm. Is this some sort of tool for aligning adjacent pegs in when installing them? Thought about this because of the concave rounded edges of the frame.
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[*] posted on 2-12-2012 at 08:05 AM


Wild guess: a spreading tool, used when applying the polish to the face of the oud, so that you don't scratch the surface?



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[*] posted on 2-12-2012 at 08:20 AM


Richard- what is the actual size of this tool? It might help some of us make a more educated guess. thanks :cool:
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[*] posted on 2-12-2012 at 12:36 PM


Half of a chair. When complete you can sit on it while making your oud.



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[*] posted on 2-12-2012 at 01:35 PM


That is where you put the picture of your grandma inside the oud
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[*] posted on 2-12-2012 at 11:15 PM


ok guys stop those wild guessings, I got it...

that's, believe it or not, a small version (anyways we're waiting to see the size of this thing) of the LYRE OF UR.. check for yourself


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[*] posted on 2-13-2012 at 12:20 AM


just a wild guess, would it have anything to do with making or installing or removing a rosette? :shrug:
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[*] posted on 2-13-2012 at 05:36 AM


Is it a tool to spread the strings to work on the soundboard without removing the strings ?

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[*] posted on 2-14-2012 at 05:03 AM


MatthewW -
Quote: Originally posted by MatthewW  
just a wild guess, would it have anything to do with making or installing or removing a rosette? :shrug:[/rquote"
Quote: Originally posted by Microber  
Is it a tool to spread the strings to work on the soundboard without removing the strings ?



I have a conundrum. MathhewW and Microber have 1/2 of the correct answer each. So in this case I will award 1/2 mizrab to each. I will need a shipping address from each of you, send w/ U2U or to richard@droud.com.

A first place tie nullifies any second place finish, so no attaboys or bragging rights are available.

The tool is also useful for sanding the fingerboard without having to remove the strings. It's a real time saver - the strings just have to be loosened, not re-tied at the bridge or re-inserted into the pegs.

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[*] posted on 2-14-2012 at 10:17 AM


so nice to have won, at least half a mizrab...which half will it be Richard, the lengthwise half or across the middle?;)
unless of course you kindly decide to award microber and me with one of your Dr Oud mizrabs each..:D :D
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[*] posted on 2-14-2012 at 11:17 AM


Yeah !!! :xtreme:
I think it's the first time a win a contest.
Half a mizrab ! My dreams come true.
Thank you.

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[*] posted on 2-14-2012 at 07:36 PM


I see my joke fell flat. Yes, the two winners will get a complete mizrab. Thanks to all who participated.



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[*] posted on 2-15-2012 at 01:24 AM


Quote: Originally posted by Dr. Oud  
I see my joke fell flat.....


dear Richard, I had a hunch it may have been your sense of humor with half a mizrab, but with the economy as it is...;)
regards, MW
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[*] posted on 2-15-2012 at 09:49 AM


What...now nobody appreciates your sense of humor ?? Maybe you'll need to post a sound clip so the winners (and losers) can hear the fact that it's a joke, etc....maybe......Hi Richard :shrug:

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[*] posted on 2-15-2012 at 10:08 AM


Hmm...
Is there something I didn't understand ?
Two winners... half a mizrab for each one... yes I understand the joke.
But as I am not a native english speaker, I didn't understand : 'atta boy & bragging rights'.

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[*] posted on 2-16-2012 at 08:45 PM


"atta boy" is slang for congratulations.
bragging rights is an authorization to tell others about your accomplishment, over and over and over....




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