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Designed and built by Edward Powell between 2006 - 2011
RAGMAKAMTAR version 1
Conceived of and designed in Jan. 2006 in Ross Daly's museum (which displays his large personal collection of oriental instruments) by Edward while on a two month musical research project in Houdetsi.
RAGMAKAMTAR version 3
Build by Edward in 2006-7 over a seven month period in the workshop of Faruk Turunz in Istanbul. Special thanks to Faruk Turunz, Svat Cetincan, Ramazan Celay, and their assistants. Version 3 is used exclusively on Edward`s CD release RAGMAKAM (recorded in Istanbul 2008)
RAGMAKAMTAR version 4
Version 4 was an attempt to improve midrange response and playability.
RAGMAKAMTAR version 6
Version 5 was a transition to version 6 which shifts to the rounded back concept. This version uses a hard paper mache back because the shape is irregular. Version 6 is used on each track of Edward`s new CD PILGRIM (recorded in Cairo 2010).
RAGMAKAMTAR version 7
This is the first attempt at a single neck version, however the soundboard shape/bracing still remain irregular.
RAGMAKAMTAR version 8
Verson 8 has a single neck but the body and soundboard shape is regular and symmetrical. The asymmetrical visual impression comes as a result of the neck being attached at an angle to the body's center line.
RAGMAKAMTAR version 9
This is basically an oud with two necks - one nylon string, the other steel/bronze strings.
RAGMAKAMTAR version 10.
Version 10 is a variation on version 9.
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