Meet Today's Most Reputable Turkish Oud Makers
The Turkish ord-makers are amazing. Unfortunately, this craft is slowly dying. There still traditional Turkish ord makers today. Let's get to know the best of them, shall we? Say hello to today's most famous Turkish Oud makers Mustafa Copcuoglu Mustafa Copcuoglu has been making ouds for over a century. After developing his musical interests in Pazar, he graduated from the Vocational High School and moved to Istanbul. He arrived in Canada and began to learn from Emin Ongan. He eventually earned a Master's degree in Folk Instruments. He opened his workshop in 1986, and has been making high-quality ouds ever since. The Turkish Ouds he most loves are made of mahogany, but he can also use rosewood and padauk. To ensure that each instrument is perfect, he takes great care to craft it. What Makes Him Different? Copcuoglum's ords are unmatched in quality. They are extremely comfortable and can be played for extende...
