londonoudi
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EMS ouds?
Have seen an oud on ebay made by 'EMS'. They are based in England - just wondering if anyone knows anything about them?
Would the oud be of any decent quality sound wise or is it likely to be of the tourist type?
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Sasha
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I wonder if it could be the Early Music Shop - which specializes in reproductions of historic instruments...
Sasha
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londonoudi
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Yes it is the Early Music Shop. Any thoughts? At £375 I dont really want to take the risk unless anyone has any reviews.
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That oud looks to be made with integral soundholes, cut into the face like on a lute...
In the used instrument section they have a new(!) "replica of an Um Kolthoum oud
from Her Museum Cairo"... £600
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Danielo
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Hi,
you should be careful, I think this is a sample of the tourist-grades oud made in Pakistan and sold on ebay (make a search on this forum with
keyword "Pakistan", there are several threads referring to them).
At £375 you should be able to find a used Sukar.
regards,
Dan
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londonoudi
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Quote: Originally posted by Danielo  | Hi,
you should be careful, I think this is a sample of the tourist-grades oud made in Pakistan and sold on ebay (make a search on this forum with
keyword "Pakistan", there are several threads referring to them).
At £375 you should be able to find a used Sukar.
regards,
Dan |
I need to purchase a oud within the next 2 months (prefereably the next month). Where can I find a used sukar?
Am I right in thinking a sukar would be great for learning Egyptian style? as it really depends on the actual sound of the specific oud being
played.
Any leads much appreciated.
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Danielo
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Hi,
I don't know about the British sites for second hand stuff, but in France it's rather easy to find Sukars from 200 euros. Right now there's
http://www.leboncoin.fr/instruments_de_musique/192388214.htm?ca=12_...
http://instrument-musique.vivastreet.fr/vente-instruments-musique+t...
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londonoudi
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wow!! thanks Danielo.
I don't know how to search the site - do you know if there are any Egyptian Ouds for sale? To be honest I don't know what the difference between a
syrian oud and an egyptian one other than the way they look.
Do you think it is safe for them to post to london?
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Danielo
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Hi,
there's this Egyptian oud that does not look too bad:
http://www.leboncoin.fr/instruments_de_musique/193923463.htm?ca=12_...
however it is safest to stay with a Sukar, of reliable quality.
As for the difference between Egyptian and Syrian ouds, I'm not an expert but I would say that Syrian ouds have often a "darker" sound. However the
differences between luthiers can be significant too (and don't forget, Farid was from Syria !).
Shipping to London is a bet in my opinion. If the guy meticulous it will be ok but how do you know ? Few years ago I bought a Shehata on ebay Uk, I
was very worried but eventually it reaches my doorstep in perfect condition.
The safest options are to find similar offers locally, or to make a trip to France !
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