RA_Oud
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New Oud Arrived
As a long time follower of the discussions on this site. I thank everyone for all the great information.
What seams like forever waiting, I finally got my first oud! It was hand carried back from Armenia in a soft case last week. I am told the airline
crew was so concerned with its safety that they strapped into an empty first class seat.
The oud was made by Stepan Payaslyan who I am told is an 84 year old builder. According to my brother who purchased it at Stepan's house, had the
impression that he is retired or semi-retired from making ouds. Inside the oud, hand written on the label is the year 2006 and the number 161.
Just curious does anyone know of this oud maker?
Thank you
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ALOMARI
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how about some pictures , i'm sure it would help someone here to help you answer your questions .
and even if it wouldn't help , we still wanna see it please !!!
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RA_Oud
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Alomari
I was going to post some pictures but my camera just died.
As soon I can, I will.
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Marina
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So, how it sounds?
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RA_Oud
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To me it sounds great, but I'm no expert. It is loud compared to my acoustic guitar and enough to drive the members of my family into hiding when I
bring it out. It is of relatively unknown quality and rather plain looking. Some of the key things I have learned from this site for a decent oud is
how easy it is to tune and whether or not it stays tuned. This oud passes these tests. Also the strings are set nice and low, producing no noticeable
string buzz.
That's the easy part, now I just have to learn to play.
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billkilpatrick
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very exciting ... plain is good - as soon as you can post some photos, please do.
long life to you and the only inanimate object you will probably ever come close to actually loving.
- bill
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hakeem.ram
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Greeting RA_Oud
Which airlines is that with such great service??? I need to bring back my oud to Singapore and well i really dunno how to bring it back in one piece.
hand carry nowadays are really kinda tough to get by. I got my oud and a custome made classical guitar made in 1964 to bring back to singapore.
All help is really appreciated.
Cheers
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RA_Oud
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My brother carried the oud on an Air France flight about 3 weeks ago. The regulations seam to always be changing, so good luck.
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