pjn -> RE: Sunday Driver (Mar. 23 2014 15:58:37)
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The Maltese falcon looks quite interesting, although the "pick guard" is way small. If played with oud technique I think the wood above and below the outer strings would be gone in no time. But more importantly, does this instrument have those wonderful deep echoes, that sort of natural reverb -- or however it could be described -- that ouds do? I'm wondering whether the big belly creates them, or is it some other aspect of oud design? Also, with such a short scale, at the low pitch of an oud (below the guitar), isn't the acute angle of the oud (and lute) pegbox necessary for adequate string tension? Is it possible that a multi-piece rounded back, such as some vihuela iconography shows, would work? It is also possible I have no idea what I'm talking about. For sure, the oud shape is difficult for guitar players, at least this one. I had a few lessons years ago with Simon Shaheen, one of the modern greats who happens to live in NYC. Discovering how different all the left hand technique, positioning, etc. has to be -- not to mention that you can't see WTF you're doing -- I decided it was hard enough just trying to play the guitar. But I would love to have an oud-like instrument. Could you work on one? You know, drop everything else you're doing? Would a couple of months be enough time? Hardy har har. Seriously I would be a customer if you could create something that sounds right and plays good.
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