This is a follow up to another article about making your own Oud Mizrab or Risha. I recently got a new corn horn Risha and I just have to describe my experience with it for everybody because it is really special, and I would recommend it for anyone at any learning level. Below is a short video about it. My cow horn Risha is relatively narrow, and not too thick,…
Read MoreOud Makers : The Ultimate Oud Buyers’ Guide Part 2
Part 2: Oud Makers In this section we will deal with Oud makers, and we will refer to two categories of Ouds: factory Ouds, and Luthier built Ouds. Factory built Ouds encompass low-end, mid-range, and high-end Ouds, but are known generally for their cheaper low-end and mid-range Ouds. The construction of these Ouds may be supervised, designed, or inspected by a Luthier but will not likely…
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