The Irish bouzouki (or cittern) is a versatile instrument that can be tuned many ways (GDAD, GDAE, ADAD, and CFAD). It likely first appeared in 1969 when Irish musician Dónal Lunny was given a Greek bouzouki by a friend. Being left-handed, Lunny reversed the strings and mounted them in unison, changing the character of the instrument. This modified bouzouki became fully integrated into Irish folk music when Lunny popularized it in his band, Planxty, in 1972. Our BZ-500 is set up with octave strings for the third and fourth courses and unison strings for the first and second courses. It produces dramatic traditional Irish tone and is easy to play thanks to the precision setup by Gold Tone's skilled luthiers. Includes hard shell case.

• Neck: Mahogany
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Finish: Natural Gloss
• Fingerboard: Select Wood
• Bridge: Ebony with Bone Intonated

• Tuners: Sealed Guitar-Style
• Inlay: Snowflake
• Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
• Binding: Wood
• Buttons: Metal
• Hardware: Nickel Plated

• Tailpiece: Cast
• Number of Frets: 23
• Nut Width: 1-11/32"Bone
• Scale Length: 26-1/4"
• Weight: 4 lbs.

Notes:

This 2024 Gold Tone BZ-500 Irish Bouzouki Mandolin is in Excellent condition, an unblemished, rarely played floor model in our climate-controlled storefront. Includes all original materials and warranty.

All instruments from the Old Town School Music Store are professionally inspected and set-up before shipping, and directly support the missions, programs, and continued growth of the Old Town School of Folk Music.

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