Nase Tambure (Our Tambure)

[PozzSka]

Start a new thread for us English speaking folk (znam samo malo hrvatski), ali...

I said in the "general thread" I would post some pics of my new tambure...here they are...maybe everyone else can post pics of their tambure too...

Puno hvala na Hrvoje, I was able to find Majstor Djuretic iz Velika Gorica, and I bought a new celo, and a new brac, and a second brac za moja mama. These are my new instruments.
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/513/novicelobracro5.jpg

And then....with some good luck...Berde Band was playing in Youngstown, OH on my birthday, and I acquired a prim made by Mladen Jurkovic
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2728/noviprimanm4.jpg

I'm very pleased with all of my purchases....though my wife thinks I play too much...but she knew that going into it, so too bad :D

There you go guys and gals.

[Hrvoje]

Hey, PozzSka! Nice to see you back on the forum... Nice pics, I'm glad that I could help you with your purchase... Now you only have to buy a good kontra and you're set. :krez:

[ocvirek]

hey, that's very nice prim,i tried it it! i have the same prim as your, but the most interseting thing is that they were maden in the same time!
jura is very good musician and tambura maker! have a good time with your tambura!

[circa_flex]

Nice tambure...any chance u coming to festival for eastern Canada/US. And I don wanna post my Katulic (LOL) every1 knows what that looks like but I am ordering a brac from jurkovic now...so when I get pics will post.

[PozzSka]

which festival are you talking about circa?

I did see a brac made by Jurkovic when I bough tmy prima, and it was amazing. Beautiful sound throughout the range, not boomy on the low end, but not muffled, and a beautiful finish, gorgeous instrument in every aspect.

[PozzSka]

hey, that's very nice prim,i tried it it! i have the same prim as your, but the most interseting thing is that they were maden in the same time!
jura is very good musician and tambura maker! have a good time with your tambura!

where did you try it, and when? You bought another one that looks the same, or was it a different finish? post a pic

[PozzSka]

Hey, PozzSka! Nice to see you back on the forum... Nice pics, I'm glad that I could help you with your purchase... Now you only have to buy a good kontra and you're set. :krez:

That is true...i spent all of my money though.:bonk:

[MaRu]

Well I guess there are worse ways to get rid of your money... :D

[PozzSka]

It was definitely well spent!

[circa_flex]

which festival are you talking about circa?

I did see a brac made by Jurkovic when I bough tmy prima, and it was amazing. Beautiful sound throughout the range, not boomy on the low end, but not muffled, and a beautiful finish, gorgeous instrument in every aspect.
The one that savez holds every year around may...and for the brac was the sound deep on the low end...like more of a darker sound/deep (tamni) not pingy/treble (svijetli)?

[PozzSka]

Jurkovicu basprima had a great sound, very warm tone on the low end (and throughout the range of the instrument), and very clear on the high end, but not tinny or piercing. Peter Kosovec was playing it, I was playing a Jurkovic prim, and Berde band was jamming with us after a concert of theirs.

I think anything would sound good with Berde band backing you up. :-)

If you've ordered a basprim from jurkovic, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

[circa_flex]

nice...so where did u play with peter and berde band?

[PozzSka]

Berde Band made an American tour sponsored by the Croatian Fraternal Union here in the USA, and they played in Youngstown, OH. I live about 45 minutes drive from there and we had been talking with Damir and Mario (they both speak English). Told them I was interested in a prim, and I knew Jura made instruments, so i asked if they had any and they did, so he showed me.

We were just trying out the instruments and the guys in the band said, "Sviraj nesto." So we played a couple songs...it was a good time.

[circa_flex]

Ya I can imagine...they were in mississauga croatian church mid-august but I missed it:mad: cuz I was in cro...but cro was still good anyway.

[Branx Tambure!]

Ok...when i viewed this forum...i thought that this was a forum for people who made their own tambure...my bad. But, since I'm here, i might as well say that i have taken the liberty to make my own. This year I made a A Brac from some old dimentions and sheer luck. But since i was making it in Australia without any replica or direction, the outcome was not to standards of that of a normal Brac...but i did manage to get the body tuned to D by fluke...the rest was very basic...nothing that great...but sounds farly nice for what it is!

[PozzSka]

The bridge is crooked. ;-)

that scratch pad is quite unorthodox, do they all look like that in Australia?

Otherwise, congrats on your (first?) build. I plan on trying to make my own tambure in the future, but I just don't have time now. It will happen.

[Branx Tambure!]

The fact is that i had no direction or replica of a real brac...seeing as i used banjo frets (17 frets in total !!!), having no idea on the position where the bracing should go, basically gluing (with aeroldite) the neck to the body...no grooving fro neck placement...but after all that...i still have a brac which is tuned to D. Thoiugh, i wish to saw the neck off, and start again with a maple neck:top:

Now i have made my first instrument, i would like to go on and make more brac's and Prims...i will eventually be able to make all sorts of wierd an wondeful instruments in the future...but i'll stick to tambure...since its more common.

Also, I have made dimensions for both a 14 and 16 fret "A" brac...I was wondering...if anyone knew...the placement of the bracing on the top. I showed on my dimentions that the 14 fret brac's have 3 braces; 1 on the upper bout line; 2 "30 mm" equally paralell from the bridge...and the 16 fret has 2 braces; 1 on the upper bout line; 1 on the lower bout line. is any of this right?

[circa_flex]

very nice. how does it sound though?

[Johnny]

Hi PozzSka!
What's the price that you've paid for that prim of M. Jurković? Of course, if it's not a secret!

[PozzSka]

It was one of his pro-level instruments and I paid $550 USD (a little under 3000Kn). It did however have a couple scratches on the back of the body from traveling with it, but nothing that effects the sound of the instrument (equal to what you would do with your shirt buttons after some time). I think his normal price is $600 USD (about 3200Kn).

@ Branx

I will look on the inside of my brac and let you know how many braces it has.

[PozzSka]

@Branx

My brac has three braces. one on the upper bout, one on the lower bout, and one just below the "waist" of the instrument. There are three on the top(soundboard) and three on the back of the brac. Hope that helps.

Keep posting your tambura!

[Branx Tambure!]

PozzSka,
Thanx for that, now i hope that my brac's will sound really good.
...oh, i think i found your myspace. i like your prim :top:

PS, I sould have put up a video of me playing the brac i made for
everyone to see...but it looks like it'll have to wait till near the
end of december
Branx

[circa_flex]

It was one of his pro-level instruments and I paid $550 USD (a little under 3000Kn). It did however have a couple scratches on the back of the body from traveling with it, but nothing that effects the sound of the instrument (equal to what you would do with your shirt buttons after some time). I think his normal price is $600 USD (about 3200Kn).

@ Branx

I will look on the inside of my brac and let you know how many braces it has.that's a pretty good price...it looks really good

[PozzSka]

I am definitely pleased with my purchase. Worth every lipa. :-)

BTW, I found another tamburasi who lives near me, and we are starting a band. He is a kontras, so I will play something else. If you English speakin' folk know any tamburasi in the Akron/Cleveland/Hermitage/Pittsburgh area who are looking to play music, then please have them contact me.

Hvala, Bok.

[circa_flex]

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/circa_flex/DSC02868.jpghttp://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/circa_flex/DSC02867.jpg
My new jurkovic

[PozzSka]

jako ljepa!

kako tona?

that one looks the same as the one I heard Pete K. play, are you pleased?

[Hrvoje]

jako ljepa!

kako tona?

that one looks the same as the one I heard Pete K. play, are you pleased?

Well, I'm not sure if circa_flex has it in his posession. The pic is most likely taken in Jurkovic's workshop and now is on its way (or waiting to be shipped) to Canada. Am I right, circa_flex?

[circa_flex]

Well, I'm not sure if circa_flex has it in his posession. The pic is most likely taken in Jurkovic's workshop and now is on its way (or waiting to be shipped) to Canada. Am I right, circa_flex?u guessed it right hrvoje...I have no clue how it is yet...It's hopefully gonna be here before/by christmas time

[PozzSka]

Razumijem.

How's was I to know? circa could just own several tambura and hang them all in his basement. haha

Let us know how it sounds when you get it.

[circa_flex]

well I hoping as soon as I get it to order a prim from him near christmas time

[sbmarkan]

my prim is from mladen jurkovic. Very good prim.....that prim is on my picture.....i want to buy basprim (brač) from mladen jurkovic......

[PozzSka]

Your prima looks the same as mine, I really enjoy it too!

I will definitely purchase another instrument form Jura in the future.

[Branx Tambure!]

yo, sbmarkan...
i would like to know how much a prim from jurkovic would cost...i am interested. i am in croatia and its said that he has some good stuff!

thanx...from Branx :D

[circa_flex]

my prim is from mladen jurkovic. Very good prim.....that prim is on my picture.....i want to buy basprim (brač) from mladen jurkovic......I have a brac from him right now...Im very pleased with it and Im sure you will be too

[PozzSka]

I paid about 3000-3300 kuna.

Very good instruments, definitely worth it.

Can you do me a favor? While you are there, tell Jura his tuning machines and pearl inlay (masina i biser) are on the way from Nathan ("Tanko") iz Amerika. Hvala ljepo!

[PozzSka]

I have a brac from him right now...Im very pleased with it and Im sure you will be too

You got your brac? I want to see it. Sound good, play good?

When I have the money I'm ordering a kontra from him. I have to save up some kuna.

[circa_flex]

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/circa_flex/DSC02868.jpghttp://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/circa_flex/DSC02867.jpg
My new jurkovic I already posted it

But the sound is good for how new it is...obviously the sound has to mature...but I think it'll turn out to be a good one

[PozzSka]

oh you are right you did already post it, I forgot you had a pic of the brac before you recieved it. my mistake.

[_maestro_]

I paid about 3000-3300 kuna.

Very good instruments, definitely worth it.
that's true. his price for prim is 400 euro... and it's hard to find better new instrument, even for more money.

[Branx Tambure!]

Sorry pozz,
he has orders which fill up the next month, so i wont be going...and im only here for a short time...that is till the end of this month!

BTW...i ve heard that there are some good gypsy bands in Zagreb restraunts...if anyone knew any...that would be nice.

thanx for telling me man...from branx

[Hrvoje]

Stevica and Sar Romalen were playing at Stara Vura (http://www.stara-vura.hr/ ), don't know if they are still playing there...

And Biće skoro propast sveta at Calisto... If anybody has more info, please post and help Branx out...

[circa_flex]

that's true. his price for prim is 400 euro... and it's hard to find better new instrument, even for more money.he told me for standard javor 2000kn...and for better maple flamed maple its 3000kn which I think is something u have pozz. But for 2000kn $400 its worth it I think

[Branx Tambure!]

Hey Hrvoje,
Thanks for that...i went to Stara Vura and thought it was great (Calisto was too far away from where we where staying :( ...maybe next time).

I was also Able to go to A Franjic´s place to get some Hardware for making tambure. He´s awesome! I will eventually be making some tambure at home...i will probably finish by July...YAY...i will make sure to keep all of u posted!

Thanx...from Branx

[PozzSka]

he told me for standard javor 2000kn...and for better maple flamed maple its 3000kn which I think is something u have pozz. But for 2000kn $400 its worth it I think

I knew I had the better of the two models he made. He is a very good tambura builder.

Hope you have fun in Hrvatska, Branx.

thanks anyway.

[aussie^tamburas]

Hey Branko,
good to see that you went to see Franic and that he was very helpful. If you don't find a prim I will lend you my Ilija Nikolic prim. Seeming you don't have one and its just sitting there picking up dust. You can use it until you buy a prim and then just return mine. Simple as pie! You should have bought some prim bridges and brac bridges. He can always send it to you in the post. Nema problema.

Good luck with your prim hunt dude.

I am awaiting your arrival downunder.

Later dude

[circa_flex]

Hey Branko,
good to see that you went to see Franic and that he was very helpful. If you don't find a prim I will lend you my Ilija Nikolic prim. Seeming you don't have one and its just sitting there picking up dust. You can use it until you buy a prim and then just return mine. Simple as pie! You should have bought some prim bridges and brac bridges. He can always send it to you in the post. Nema problema.

Good luck with your prim hunt dude.

I am awaiting your arrival downunder.

Later dudeand give him that book:P...and branx btw its Franic. But yeah Franic is a great guy and knows what he's doing...probably one or is the best prim builder in cro

[aussie^tamburas]

@ circa

He already has the book. I gave it to him a while ago after he built his 1st tambura. I didn't have the book or know him before then.

[thecroat]

well, I own a celo but it's a katulic and I've been looking to replace it for about a year now. I'm in ther market for a good G celo and decent G brac. It's been a long journey so far :p

[circa_flex]

New prim
http://i31.tinypic.com/xo4brd.jpg

coming to me tommrow:)

[Johnny]

New prim
http://i31.tinypic.com/xo4brd.jpg

coming to me tommrow:)

Jurković again!!!:)

[Ćosa]

Jurković again!!!:)

Are you sure? I've never seen a prim (from Jurković) that looks like this one...

[circa_flex]

yeah its a jurkovic...
sounds pretty good...
but still too new and very bright sounding

[PozzSka]

Hej circa,

ljepa prima, I've never seen a jurkovic like that either, but i like the new look.

Break it in well, it will warm up over time. I've had mine for almost a year and it sounds better and better everytime I play. Very cool!

Bok

[circa_flex]

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[aleks202]

Just arrived, two weeks ago.
Basprim Vladimir Lescuk, Sremska Mitrovica
Description:
Model “ Jovan Torma” scale length (menzura) 23”
Back/sides curly maple 4A
Top, Sitka spruce grade 3A, 25-35 GPI (grain per inch) godova na inch
Fingerboard, black ebony
Neck, figured pears 40 years old, natural dried
Mechanic, nickel plated, engraved, made in Germany
Instrument is made in old-fashioned method, the same way how old masters making a violin. All organic material, glued with TUTKALO, natural glue, finished shellac.
Really MASTERPIECE

[aleks202]

Concert grade, handmade basprim, MASTERPIECE
Made by Steve Martinko, Mississauga, ON
Description:
Model : “Aleks 202” cutaway, scale length 22”, 22 fret, made upon my request
Back/sides quilted maple
Top Sitka spruce
Neck figured maple
Fingerboard, black ebony
Mechanic, nickel plated engraved, Ewald Sommer, Germany

[tamburix]

...
Basprim Vladimir Lescuk, Sremska Mitrovica
...
Mechanic, nickel plated, engraved, made in Germany Nice work! :top: Enjoy in it!

Could you, please, put a photo of these mechanics, as well?
Do you know where to buy mechanics like these?

[aleks202]

Srem's tiger vs city boy
Sremski tigar protiv kicosa

[tamish]

....Instrument is made in old-fashioned method,...

Nice work!

Only that white dot (inlay) moved to the 7th fret during the transport:krez:, or you found it there on the old works of old tamburamakers???:eek:

congrats!:top:

[dkranjce]

Just arrived, two weeks ago.
Basprim Vladimir Lescuk, Sremska Mitrovica
Description:....Really MASTERPIECE

E neka si se i ti javio:top::top:
Sorry za moj bad ingliš:krez:, sjajno izgleda tambura:top:

p.s. pošalji i slike onog "kornjača" prima...

[aleks202]

Today is your lucky day. To enter Aleks showroom click here!
komission is 9.99+tax (nine ninthynine plus tax)
It's for freeeeeee! Sve za djaba!!!!!

Forgotten Quin, prim turtle shell. Magic Beauty, unbeliveble!

tamburitza, prim, bisernica, tuned Cis,Fis,B,E (sremski stim)
Turtle shell, unbeliveble, royal decorated
Made 1930-1940 by Stjepan Gilg, Sisak, Croatia, Yugoslavia
bisernica means tambura decorated with pearl (biseri)
It become very rear, olmost unique, nobody saved, exept myself
Custom made for lefthanded, I turned It to righthanded.
Exelent condition, like a new, as you see from the photo's
Enjoy!!!!!

[tamish]

....It become very rear, olmost unique, nobody saved, exept myself...



...and we have the racing horse, too....:krez:( ...& mi konja za trku imamo...)
http://forum.tambura.com.hr/attachment.php?attachmentid=2710&d=1225300616

[PEJIN]

Srem's tiger vs city boy
Sremski tigar protiv kicosa

and the winer iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiis? :top:

[thecroat]

The new Brac from Jurkovic

[thecroat]

The new celo from Jurkovic

[basadzija]

The new celo from Jurkovic

Probao sam Celo, odlično je! :top: :top: :top: :top: :top:

[thecroat]

heh...jako volim ovaj celo sada..svaki ton sviraj ljepo

[PozzSka]

Some nice looking instruments.

I have not yet purchased a new kontra or berde, but someday I will.

Question...for you that have ordered from Jurkovic...how have you done that? Called, email, handwritten letter (?! haha)..and what information does he ask of you?

thanks.

[circa_flex]

Some nice looking instruments.

I have not yet purchased a new kontra or berde, but someday I will.

Question...for you that have ordered from Jurkovic...how have you done that? Called, email, handwritten letter (?! haha)..and what information does he ask of you?

thanks.Call, and say what you want

[PozzSka]

Call, and say what you want

OK...trebam uciti jos Hrvatski.