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What kind of oud is this?

Sunshy - 9-12-2007 at 02:32 PM

I'm a guitar player and want to get a larger oud. I like this one in the video below, but I am not familiar with the differences between the different types of ouds from the different countries. Can anyone tell me what kind this one is?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=nK5FJZOi9u4

Jason - 9-13-2007 at 08:13 AM

Looks similar in size to a lot of Sukar and Shehata ouds. I think most Arabic style ouds will be around that same size. I'm not sure on the particular maker of that oud though

Sunshy - 9-13-2007 at 11:03 AM

Thank you Jason! So I'm guessing what you told me is the general "type" of oud it is? An analogy would be if I showed you an automobile and you told me it was a mid-sized SUV. Is this correct? I'm just trying to understand the differences. I like the one in the video because of it's low, deep tone and I want to make sure I get the same kind.

hamed - 9-13-2007 at 11:36 AM

That oud is made by hatem joubran of nazareth. Unfortunatley i don't know how to get in contact with him.

Jason - 9-13-2007 at 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by Sunshy
Thank you Jason! So I'm guessing what you told me is the general "type" of oud it is? An analogy would be if I showed you an automobile and you told me it was a mid-sized SUV. Is this correct? I'm just trying to understand the differences. I like the one in the video because of it's low, deep tone and I want to make sure I get the same kind.


Yep exactly. A fixed bridge Arabic style oud will give you a nice low and deep sound.

Now just to pick a maker :)

Sunshy - 9-13-2007 at 01:22 PM

Wow, that would be great to get one by the same maker. But I might just have to settle for a fixed bridge Arabic style oud. I saw an oud in my local music store. How can I tell if it's Arabic or not? Needless to say, it's the only one they have so I cannot compare it to anything. It looks like this one:

http://www.nileshop.net/store/nileshop_viewItem.asp?idProduct=1029

and they are asking 650 USD for it. It is "new" but you can tell it has been displayed a while as the unfinished spruce top is a little dirty. Anyway to judge the quality?

SamirCanada - 9-13-2007 at 02:07 PM

put a picture of it up here for advice. Looks can be deceiving when shopping for a oud especialy when you dont know what to look for. Go to the store and ask to see the label inside the oud. maybe he will already know the name of the maker of the instrument.
then share it here for a second opinion.

Sunshy - 9-13-2007 at 02:15 PM

I will do it. Thanks for the advice Samir. I tried to look in the oud, but I needed a little flashlight to see if there was a label.

Sunshy - 9-13-2007 at 09:41 PM

Here is a picture of the oud. I can post larger pics if needed. There was no label from a maker inside the oud. Any thoughts?

Sunshy - 9-13-2007 at 09:46 PM

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Sunshy - 9-13-2007 at 09:48 PM

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Sunshy - 9-13-2007 at 09:50 PM

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Jason - 9-14-2007 at 07:06 AM

That appears to be a Turkish oud. The rosettes are consistent with a lot of cheaper ouds from Turkey. I wouldn't pay $650 for an oud with no label inside. For that kind of money you could get a Shehata or top model Sukar, both of which would get you the sound you're looking for.

abusin - 9-14-2007 at 07:24 AM

Hi sunshy,

I agree with Jason, it seems to be one of those mass produced Turkish ouds I saw one of them recently with no lable and its sound is not that of good quality Turkish ouds.

I think as Jason suggests for $650 I am sure you can buy a good quality Turkish or Arabic oud, but do not buy that one in your hand you can browse the forum and see examples of these ouds on the home page there are links for some of the best oud makers explore, and don't rush in making a quick choice you may regret, take your time and get as much advice as possible.
You are in good hands in this forum, get pepole involved they are pretty helpful overhere, good luck

all the best
Awad

NUR - 9-14-2007 at 08:56 AM

Type of the bridge it looks like Yildirim oud which gokce engin selling them.

Sunshy - 9-14-2007 at 10:56 AM

Thank for the input. Does anyone have a list of good Arabic oud makers?

amtaha - 9-14-2007 at 11:40 AM

See Matthew's response in http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=6608

His list has makers of both Arabic and Turkish style ouds ...

Good luck.

Hamid

Sunshy - 9-15-2007 at 12:17 AM

Great, I'll start going through the websites. If anyone has purchased an Arabic oud from any of these makers and have had a good experience, please PM me and let me know as there are a lot to choose from! I want to get a good enough instrument that I won't want to upgrade in a short time.