Not sure where to turn, but I need advice so I guess this board

There's a big Middle Eastern community in northern NJ so I tried Googling instrument sellers in that region (particularly the city of Paterson). ArabInstruments.com is apparently based out of the area and seems to have a wide selection. Ultimately though I'd never advocate buying an instrument without being there in person to check it out. Only one of my instruments was ever bought online and sure enough it was the one that needed repair within weeks out of the box.

>>16614707
Mah niggah! Ouds are cool. What ethnicity are you?

Can't help you there, though, sorry. Have you tried /mu/?

>>16614990
I'm white lol but I enjoy Middle Eastern music and I've been playing guitar for five years so I figured I could try this out. I tried /mu/ but they don't have any suggestions beyond ebay.

>>16614707
>just watched a bulerias video that included an oud
fuck that was cool
Do you happen to play flamenco OP?

>>16615065
Neat. I'm Turkish myself but I think it's awesome that you're branching out.

Have you heard of Dead Can Dance? They do a lot of "world music", definitely check them out if you're craving more Middle Eastern-ey stuff.

>>16615281
I noodle sometimes on an old classical guitar, just practicing Middle Eastern scales and Flamenco style stuff. I really like the sound
>>16615357
I'll have to check them out!

>>16615357
hello cockaroach

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