BaniYazid - 12-28-2011 at 11:51 AM
Hello
Is it usual to find a plate like this on the soundboard of a (supposed) Der Berdossian oud, behind the bridge ?
Could it be a restoration ?
Thanks for your help
bulerias1981 - 1-2-2012 at 01:55 PM
Thats interesting. This may be from a later date. This may have been put on to prevent sweat from staining the top. It can be removed by a luthier.
BaniYazid - 1-3-2012 at 11:28 AM
Thank you bulerias,
I've done a search and haven't find Der Bedrossian oud with this sort of plate.
It seems that I'll not be the owner, the seller don't answer me 
Brian Prunka - 1-3-2012 at 12:20 PM
I don't believe that a plate in this area would affect the sound. It looks like it was added, but a long time ago.
Looks like a good oud.