• Antique ouds require special attention and sometimes painstaking work. A restoration can take much longer and cost more than a new oud, but the result is unique and  has much higher value.
• Over 40 years of oud building and repair experience insures quality workmanship.
• Extensive database of specifications of antique instruments insures accurate reproduction.

1900 Hamza Usta This oud was purchased by John Bilezikjian an antique store in a nearly ruined state. The original braces were used to rebuild the soundboard using the finest grade German Spruce.  Click here to see the restoration on Mike's Oud's Project Forum     Click here to see and hear John  playing his newly restored oud.

1902 Hanna Nahat A family heirloom instrument completely restored to original condition for a client including a new soundboard with tiled edging, bridge cap and rosette inlay. The neck  joint was reinforced with a dovetail mortise & tenon. An ebony fingerboard was installed and the original Rose restored to replace missing pieces. The finish applied is a durable  oil based varnish.  On receiving the instrument the owner wrote: " It was like falling in love all over again."

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