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Mike
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Jameelo has started on the finishing. Here are some shots with two coats on the body as well as a real light finish on the soundboard. I personally
like a finish on the soundboard. This one is so light it really is not going to affect sound in any way, and you can see that it brought out some
color in the spruce. Here are the pics.
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spyros mesogeia
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Mabrouk Mike.
Jameel congratulations Bro
Amazing instrument....
A true diamond my friend.....
Congratulations and keep on my friend
Greetings from Romania
Spyros
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katakofka
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Nice Mike. I liked very much the design of the back. Elegance !!
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katakofka
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| Quote: | Originally posted by katakofka
Nice Mike. I liked very much the design of the back. Elegance !! |
This is the back of a 1947 Jerjis Nahaat Oud. The design that you have is much much better that the one in the picture below.
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Fazhu
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Beautiful as usual Jameel! I don't want to sidestep too much but what's the scoop with the table in the background? Another project? Are you a pro?
Lastly, where did you learn your chops? Well anyway, Mike is one lucky fella. Great job.
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Jameel
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Thanks fellas.
Fazhu, I wouldn't call myself a professional at anything, I'm still learning, but in respect to getting paid for it, yes I am a part-time pro
woodworker. I have a small webpage for that too. You can see it at http://www.orthodoxsupply.com . Click on carving. I'm mostly self-taught, but both grandfathers got me started making small things, plus a family
friend is an expert cabinetmaker and he helped me now and then as well. It's amazing what you can learn by checking out library books and just diving
in and trying something. It's a slow method (vs. learning in a school or as an apprentice), but some would say the best.
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zalzal
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Just listened at the sample. Nahats builders must be dancing in their graves.
Thank you for sharing this pure holy glory to our ears and eyes
May be you already told us but what tuning and strings will be used?.
Will natural traditional gut strings and horn or feather risha suit??.
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Fazhu
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Ahh, the little Icon above your toolbox makes more sense now. Well, you do beautiful work Jameel. Thanks for the reply.
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Mamue
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Fantastico el trabajo en la construccion de su oud y felicidades por el. Y gracias con compartir su experiencia.
Salud.
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Mike
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Two More weeks
until I will have this bad boy in my possession. Here are some final pictures after the finish has been completed.
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Sidi
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Drop dead gorgeous!
I can't find words to describe my joy as I gaze at this masterpiece. I'm happy for both Mike and Jameel...what an outcome!
Anyone notice that fine bevel on the edge of the pick guard? That's what I call attention to detail. I won't even get into the finish and the other
details...just scroll back up and enjoy the pictures.
Oud of the year!
-Sidi
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charlie oud
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Nice, very nice .Get them strings on & rock ( will you be fitting orange label Mike?).C
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mavrothis
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WOW!
Beautiful curves!
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Easy Mav...
thats another Man's girl your talking about.
lol.
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DaveH
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That's really a fantastic piece of work. Very precise and great attention to detail. I loved the sound sample with Simon Shaheen. Thanks Jameel for
sharing this whole process with us in such detail. It's been really fascinating.
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Dr. Oud
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Superlatives hardly do this work justice. I want to express my gratitude to Jameel for ressurecting the high art of luthery to the oud world. We
have been watching the emergence of a master, in design and execution. Alf mabrouk!
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Jameel
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Thanks Dave. But which sound sample are you talking about?
Richard,
That's a very kind and heartfelt comment, that I'm really not worthy of. I'm still learning of course. And you have always been a part of that
learning. It was your book that really got me rolling with this. Thanks goes to you Richard!
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Jameel
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Sidi, You're too much!  
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Edward
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Wow! very good oud 
congratulation Jameel
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Dr. Oud
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Jameel
Richard,
That's a very kind and heartfelt comment, that I'm really not worthy of. I'm still learning of course. And you have always been a part of that
learning. It was your book that really got me rolling with this. Thanks goes to you Richard! |
my dear Jameel, you are most worthy, if everyone knew the depth and breath of your artistry, they'd be as overwhelmed as I am. I am honored to have
played a part in your development, it's made my crude attempts worthwhile. While I dodn't have the skill to match yours, at least I was able to
unlock out some secrets and open some doors for you and others. You've attained a level of expertise unreachable by most, and still retained your
humility and perspective to learn more. Yes, my friend, you are most worthy.
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Jameel
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oudplayer
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hey man
shesh another out of this world oud.
mike use it in good health , and smoke it like you smoke that nargilah. lol
thx sammy
we are lost camels in the desert and wanna find our way to water and the water is in aden
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Melbourne
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Man I dunno why would you possibly want to play another oud when u own an oud like this. Just imagine the sound 2 - 3years down the track. Amazing
Jameel...and Mike is one lucky guy!
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Alan
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dr. Oud
| Quote: | Originally posted by Jameel
Richard,
That's a very kind and heartfelt comment, that I'm really not worthy of. I'm still learning of course. And you have always been a part of that
learning. It was your book that really got me rolling with this. Thanks goes to you Richard! |
my dear Jameel, you are most worthy, if everyone knew the depth and breath of your artistry, they'd be as overwhelmed as I am. I am honored to have
played a part in your development, it's made my crude attempts worthwhile. While I dodn't have the skill to match yours, at least I was able to
unlock out some secrets and open some doors for you and others. You've attained a level of expertise unreachable by most, and still retained your
humility and perspective to learn more. Yes, my friend, you are most worthy. |
Jameel, I have to agree with Richard's comments. You my friend are worthy of all the complements and superlatives given. If you are just learning I
would love to see what you can do when you master your craft but then again a master is always still learning.
Mike you are one lucky guy.
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Jameel
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Thanks Alan.
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