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Bob Holo

Man, that's cool beyond cool - but you know, he could really use a Guitarron, Shamisen & French Horn to fill out the sound of the group...

If you like GJ on alternative instruments - check out Fishtank Ensemble - an amazing group who played DFNW last year and blew people away. They were absolutely wonderful.

djangology

i would love to own a Oud but I have NO IDEA on what to look for that makes an Oud worth what you pay for...

Klezmorim

djangology wrote:

i would love to own a Oud but I have NO IDEA on what to look for that makes an Oud worth what you pay for...

You'll probably have to go a-googling for a forum of oud players and ask there. When I was in the Middle East, I saw quite a variety of cheapo-cheapos in the local suq. They were obviously for tourists to purchase and hang in their living-room/salon. Here, at home, a local Mid-East deli has a few hanging from the ceiling. I've never bothered to check the price tags. I mean. really, would you buy an instrument from the same shop where you buy a "falafel plate special?"

Then again, maybe you SHOULD go for the low price-point to see if you really want to play one. If you decide it's not for your, you're not out much.

It's the same=old, same-old: Do you invest in a decent instrument that'll retain more of its value? Or do you limit your losses with an entry-level box?

Klezmorim

... By the way, have you seen Tony Gatlif's movie, "Swing" - Abdellatif Chaarani plays oud in a few places. If you have /can buy/borrow/etc. the DVD. be sure to check out the bonus material. Mr. Chaarani is seen coaching the cast and playing more oud. Very nice.

- "Monsieur 'Wanna-buy-a-vase?' Bambino"