Just in case you have more time than money ... why not build your own l'Oud?
Well I wasn't really asking that question but came up with this answer any way. So, being the thoughtful and reticent person I am, I give you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy99X...eature=related
This is amazing actually, some really primitive tools and a 21st century modification which has to be seen to be believed.
Can it be the next acquisition passion ?
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