The guitar-like tuning was introduced by composer and soloist Manolis Hiotis, who found it better suited to the kind of virtuoso playing he was famous for. Today, the tetrachordo is the most common bouzouki used in Greek music, though a few traditionalists still prefer the trichordo, particularly for the older rebetiko style of playing. [14]

2018年4月13日 · So what is a guitar-bouzouki? And how and when did it come about? - Who came up with this fascinating fusion that defies traditional categorisation? With roots tracing back to its predecessor, the Irish bouzouki, this innovative instrument embodies a blend of …

2022年11月21日 · A bouzouki guitar (or gouzouki) is a hybrid instrument, the combination of a guitar and the Irish/Greek traditional bouzouki. Some also refer to this instrument as a bouzar. The origins of the bouzouki guitar can be traced back to the 1980s when luthier Chris Larkin, built one of the first known hybrids for guitarist Andy Irvine.

Experience the best of both worlds with the exceptional NK Forster guitar-bouzouki. Combining the tonal quality of a Forster acoustic guitar with the distinct charm of the Forster Irish bouzouki, these instruments offer unparalleled versatility and richness of sound.

Bouzouki Guitar Standard model, Top: Spruce, Guitar body from Sapele, Bouzouki neck, Australian Blackwood fretboard (Acacia melanoxylon), Nut width: approx. 4 cm, Tuning: gG - dd - aa - d'd', Scale: approx. 65 cm, Top...

Guitar-shaped bouzouki, converted from an Ibanez 8-string acoustic guitar (model AEL108TD-NT1201) by a French luthier. I bought it in France with the conversion already done. Recent set-up by a trusted luthier, bone nut redone in order to better distribute the pairs of …

2014年7月8日 · How the guitar bouzouki came to be one of the most popular instruments in Celtic music today.

2024年4月3日 · Fits in an acoustic guitar case. Tone is bright with good chop for jig rhythm. Truss rod is capable with octave strings.

This is a guitar shaped bouzouki. This shape makes it much more comfortable to play than the standard tear drop shapes. It is light but very resonant and it has a considerable volume. The tone is pleasing and clear. It is very comfortable to hold and play, and the action is quite low.

The Guitar-Bouzouki takes the string configuration of a traditional bouzouki and pairs it with a guitar body. It's a versatile instrument that can be used for accompaniment or playing lead. It's also a fun instrument to play and its unique voice makes it great for playing in groups that may already include a regular acoustic guitar.