Chris_Khouri - 1-7-2005 at 01:27 PM
do u guys know if there are any oud shops stores in the philadelphia/Maryland/DC area?
Chris
Dincer Dalkilic
mavrothis - 1-7-2005 at 01:41 PM
Hi,
I don't know of shops, but Dincer Dalkilic is a really great Turkish luthier that lives just outside of Philadelphia. Here is his website: Oud Maker
I've put a deposit on a paduk ud he made, his work is really amazing.
Take care,
mav
thanks Mavro!
Chris_Khouri - 1-7-2005 at 04:26 PM
I apprecciate the link. I didn't know there were any oud mkes here. I will check his website and perhaps give him a visit.
Chris
another Q
Chris_Khouri - 1-7-2005 at 07:18 PM
By the way,
do u know if he makes ARabic ouds and what the cost of his ouds is about?
chris
mavrothis - 1-7-2005 at 10:24 PM
Hi,
He makes all kinds of instruments, but I don't think he makes Arabic ouds. His Turkish ouds are $2000, and worth every penny. 
Take care,
mav
Oud shops in DC Metro Area
san3any - 1-8-2005 at 09:38 AM
HI,
I live in Washington D.C. metro area, there are some oud stores.
There is an oud store in Falls Church, VA, its located in North VA, its in the SKY LINE area, the store name is Queen of Sheba.
there are some other stores that i know, i will figure out the information and then send you a respond again.
yours
san3any
Great.
Chris_Khouri - 1-8-2005 at 09:45 PM
Thanks San3any,
I will be visiting these shops soon. I am constantly in the DC area. I am looking forward to checking out the ouds they have. Do u know if they are
good quality and where they are made?
chris
san3any - 1-10-2005 at 05:24 PM
hi again
well, most of the ouds in that shop are egyption, i found a syrian oud once.
The ouds in General are ok, they are not very good quality, but some times you get lucky and find an oud thats sounds great.
san3any.
call me if you want more information (202-460-9078)

thank you
Chris_Khouri - 1-11-2005 at 10:28 AM
Thanks san3any,
I appreciate you alot. Next time I am in the DC area i will give you a call and see how u r doing. I am sure you will find an occasional
good-sounding oud in these shops.
chris