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This oud was made in 1925 by the Egyptian luthier Mohamad el-Hifnawi. It was once owned by Mohamad el-Qasabji, director and oudist of Om Kolthoum's orchestra. It is currently owned by Mike Malek. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Damaged
and poorly-repaired binding, excessive glue | Repaired
binding, joint cleaned, refit pegs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Overlaid
tail cover plate was very thin ivory, chipped and cracked | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tail
cover was replaced with pre-ban ivory and inlaid for longevity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Missing
binding, soundboard poorly attached | Soundboard
re-glued with hide glue, new binding installed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ivory
rose and inlay was covered with years of grime and old glue | Ivory
elements cleaned and restored | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Finish
was intact, but worn and dull | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Refinishing
with Tru-Oil varnish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RESTORED
INSTRUMENT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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