This label may look like it says 1910 in english, but I was assured that it translates as 1915.

If you look closely, you will see several splits in the back of this oud, not only along the joints of the splines but accross the grain as well.

Here is a closer look at the damage to the back of the oud. This oud sustained a near fatal accident one night after a gig. I can tell you that a proper hardshell case for an oud is not easy to find.

Here you can see the side at the lower part of this picture is seperated from the top for almost its entire length.

A look at some more cracks from the inside. I also found a bunch of foam glued to the inside of this top. I'm guessing it had something to do with a pick up that is no longer installed. Needless to say, I removed the foam to help with resonance.

Checking the fit on some new edge work.

A before and after shot of the sound port with the cracks repaired and the missing edges replaced.

Re-gluing a top brace on the oud.

A close up of one of the damaged areas of the back after being repaired.

A picture of the entire back after being repaired.

Here is a picture of the top after being repaired. In total, this instrument had over 60 inches of cracks and 3 loose braces.

Here is a final picture of the repaired oud. This oud also had some work on it for playability including a new nut for better string spacing, a replaning of the fingerboard for better action and less rattle, as well as re-fitting of the pegs to have easier tunability. Unfortunately, it is difficult to portray this kind of work in photos. I hope you enjoyed the photos of this repair.