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charlie oud
Oud Junkie
Posts: 694
Registered: 11-19-2007
Location: Newcastle upon tyne. UK
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Mood: chords prefer frets
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Hi Chris,
Yes, I found the Shehata I tried a little quieter than my Sukar and the string spacing closer at the nut end. Interesting what you say about
the higher register. I rarely go there.
I love the sound of both Shehata and Sukar. The question of volume triggers a lively debate but I noticed at the UK oud meet that volume means
something, not quite sure what? May be it simply gives more presence? . I know now, having become well used to my Sukar, that I would find it
difficult to go back to a quieter oud. Though I'd never say never and may consider a Shehata in future as I love both makes and their rootsy sound.
Thanks for your appraisal.
Best Wishes, Charlie
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Ararat66
Oud Junkie
Posts: 1025
Registered: 11-14-2005
Location: Portsmouth, UK
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Hi Charlie
I think the volume only becomes fully beneficial if the full tonal range is there (if the oud is skillfuly braced etc) and that there is a depth,
complexity and balance to the sound quality. Then the volume can reveal subtleties that would otherwise not be heard, but also that playing quietly
is possible also.
So I think volume is important but like anything else can be a 'shallow' effect unless the oud, and don't forget the player, is up to the mark.
Just my thoughts 
Leon
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