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Here's another update on the Bouzouki. I just completed the neck joint and glued the fretboard on. The FB Extension is not glued yet so I can take it apart and finish them seperately. I need to level the fretboard and do the inlays, carve the neck, and fret, then on to the finish. Getting close! Thanks for looking.


Tracy

This may actually be a stupid question, but what are the characteristics of a bozuki, and how is it tuned?

Al

Awesome instrument Tracy, keep up the good work bud, i can't wait to see it with strings! Did you previously say if you were able to record a soundfile with it, i never heard the sound of that instrument before, it'd be very interesting to hear one play if you or anybody else has a file of this instrument being played!

Serge

Beautiful job!

This is the first time I've ever seen a Bouzouki.

The first (and only) time I've heard one - assuming it was a real Bouzouki - was in the Monty Python skit "The Cheese Shop".   They were not kind to the Bouzouki player. But, it is a very funny skit.

Phil

Thanks all! I've only played one once before, and that is why I'm building one so I can learn to play it. I like the mandolin, but the neck is too small. The bouzouki is a compromise between a guitar and a mandolin. It has 8 strings (4 courses) and tuned to GDAD. This shape is not the traditional onion on a stick shape, but I like the ability to rest it on your thigh while playing. The traditional teardrop shape seems to slide down your leg why playing in a sitting position.

Serge, I'll get a recording of it as soon as I get it finished.

Phil, that is hilarious about Monty Python
Tracy

Lookin very good Tracy,Can't wait to see and hear it
when finished.

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

Thanks Tracy!

Lookin' good so far! I've got one in the works, too.
What kind of neck joint did you use?

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Mark Swanson
Swanson Guitars
http://www.MarkSwansonMusic.com

Looking good Tracy!

Mike

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Mike

"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh." The Stranger

Aw, man...Are you gonna leave it like that?

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“If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope He likes enchiladas, because that's what He's getting”
-jack handy

Ya, the neck does look a bit square.

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Mike

"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh." The Stranger

J, where you been?

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Mike

"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh." The Stranger

1) Tracy, I'm kidding of course...it looks sweet.
2) I've been on vacaition on the Sunny Beaches of San Diego and Carlsbad. Visited family and tried to get some relaxation in to prevent a complete meltdown. I'm back and ready to finish my "Deux". My spirit needed the break badly.

-j.

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“If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope He likes enchiladas, because that's what He's getting”
-jack handy

Mark,
You'll have to take some pics of your progress. Will it be the onion on a stick shape or a guitar shape? I'm using a butt joint with bolt inserts. This is the first time to use this. It is much easier cutting the neck angle, but can be just as difficult fitting the neck.

I do like square necks, I think I'll just string it up now Glad you made it back safely J. See you Thursday night. And thanks for the kudos j. and Mike.
Tracy

Tracy,

Nice Bouzouki, kind of reminds me of bubble gum
Will we see you Thursday, I need coaching on my neck?

J, I must say I laughed out loud at the "Are you gonna leave it like that?" comment.

Cheers,

Very interesting!! Whats the scale lenght?

Looking good...

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

Thanks Karen, I just hope it doesn't pop like bubble gum when I string it up! I'll be a little late Thurs night, but I'll help you when I get there if Robbie hasn't already. I'll probably be carving my neck Thurs night.

Peter, the scale is 25.4" same as a regular guitar. The nut width is 36mm(1 3/8") and 46mm(1 3/4") at the 12th fret. A little smaller than a steel string, but with 4 course strings, it should equate to a guitar neck. Should be fun to play.
Tracy

Looking good Tracy, one of these days I am going to listen to someone play a Bousouki.

Mike

Ok, here's a picture of the "onion" that I'm working on right now. It's got walnut back and sides, spruce top and mahogany neck. That peghead overlay is cocobolo, and it'll have cocobolo binding and trim.

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Mark Swanson
Swanson Guitars
http://www.MarkSwansonMusic.com

Gorgeous bouzouki Mark!

Wow fellows and all this time I thought a Bouzouki was a motorcycle.

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I built one for a friend who travels with it a lot, and flies on airplanes. it's small enough for a carry-on, and he says never to tell them in security that you have a bouzouki in that case!

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Mark Swanson
Swanson Guitars
http://www.MarkSwansonMusic.com

Hurry up, Tracy!
I want to see some finish on that thing.
I think the wood is really gonna "pop" under finish, and I'm especially interested to see how that wedge of sycamore turns out.

Looking good!

Steve

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Thanks guys! Going fast as I can. Mark, your onion looks great! What is the scale on that? Mine is 25.4. Maybe you can post some pics when it is finished and some sound clips. Great job so far, I love the wood combination.
Tracy