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Good enough to record with!
I am a guitarist by trade. This is my first bouzouki I've bought, so I cannot comment on how good it sounds compared to other bouzoukis, but I can tell you my impression as a first time buyer.
The finish on the bouzouki is flawless. When plugged in, it sounds good enough for stage performances. I had no feedback problems, and the Eq keeps the instrument sounding natural, which is more to say than for some cheap guitars I've bought. The action was a little high for me but I corrected this by sanding the saddle down until it was at the height i wanted it at. It stays in tune well, but better tuning pegs would help it.
I have recorded this bouzouki in my studio. I bought some strings to allow me to tune it into Eb like on a guitar, the last 4 strings (Db Gb Bb Eb). In my opinion it gives a rustic medieval sound, but that's just me. I've had no intonation problems as the bridge is not fixed and can be moved.
Overall, I think this instrument is more than worth the money. The sound is exactly what I hoped it would be and has helped me create a song. If you would like to hear what it sounds like recorded search for "War Drums Original Song"... on everyone's favorite video website :P. Hopefully that will help your decision in buying it!
The finish on the bouzouki is flawless. When plugged in, it sounds good enough for stage performances. I had no feedback problems, and the Eq keeps the instrument sounding natural, which is more to say than for some cheap guitars I've bought. The action was a little high for me but I corrected this by sanding the saddle down until it was at the height i wanted it at. It stays in tune well, but better tuning pegs would help it.
I have recorded this bouzouki in my studio. I bought some strings to allow me to tune it into Eb like on a guitar, the last 4 strings (Db Gb Bb Eb). In my opinion it gives a rustic medieval sound, but that's just me. I've had no intonation problems as the bridge is not fixed and can be moved.
Overall, I think this instrument is more than worth the money. The sound is exactly what I hoped it would be and has helped me create a song. If you would like to hear what it sounds like recorded search for "War Drums Original Song"... on everyone's favorite video website :P. Hopefully that will help your decision in buying it!
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Folk Punk
I am playing in an Irish Punk band, so, it was quite obvious I'm gonna learn to play a folk instrument. At first, I was to buy a banjo, but then I got to know, this instrument got active electronics added on the top, with quite a low price. I'm totally happy with this bouzouki, cuz made me experiment more than ever, and being more open minded than a regular guitar player!
The most important was to get to know more about Irish folk music, to approach to music more like a folk musician than a rock musician, cuz all great folk punk/or metal bands have the same secret. They keep their minds open.
I was very happy to find a European made Irish Bouzouki with this low price. On the top, it came with a gig bag!!!!
Cheers
The most important was to get to know more about Irish folk music, to approach to music more like a folk musician than a rock musician, cuz all great folk punk/or metal bands have the same secret. They keep their minds open.
I was very happy to find a European made Irish Bouzouki with this low price. On the top, it came with a gig bag!!!!
Cheers
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Very happy!
Beautiful bouzouki for the money! There was a little problem with the pick up but that was solved very quickly by sending a new one. Excellent customer service!
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Thomann has surpassed themselves with this Irish number!
It’s as good as an Ashbury at half the price, it holds its tuning well and will handle music from folk to metal…very glad I bought it.
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Irish Bouzouki M1089-P
Amazing! Can hardly believe the quality for the price. Looked closely at the construction, inside the soundhole, the finish, the feel (only criticism is very slight awareness of the ends of the frets, but not sharp). This was chosen as a new venture and something new to try out. I haven't settled on a preferred tuning yet! The transducer is under the bridge piece and so far there has been no tendency to feedback through an amp. Bass, mid and treble controls together with volume - it's all there. If you're thinking of trying one, at this price - Go for it!
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Great Fun
Good Instrument for the money
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ML
Great instrument
Sounds amazing, the playability is really good - sits very comfortably in the hands. The one thing I can't quite get is how to properly strap it
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Great Instrument for the price
Very happy with the purchase
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J
A very good instrument.
I found this instrument very easy to play, the set up was faultless. Irish Bouzoukis are a lot of fun and add something different. I Highly recommend this model.
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