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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
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| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Ozark Flat Back Concert Bouzouki is suited to folk musicians seeking warm Irish bouzouki tones and comfortable playability. Designed specifically for Irish tuning, its eight-string setup produces a fuller, richer voice than a traditional Greek bouzouki, with enhanced low-frequency presence and excellent note separation. Whether you're accompanying singers, performing traditional sessions, or exploring new arrangements, it delivers a balanced and expressive sound.
A solid spruce top provides clear articulation and impressive sustain, helping melodies and chords ring out with definition. Solid maple back and sides add focus and projection, ensuring every note remains clear and controlled. The flat back design sits comfortably against the body for extended playing sessions, while the rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth feel under the fingers. Finished with gold-plated hardware and a carved wooden soundhole, this bouzouki combines traditional character with durable construction.
Product Ref: 45790
This concert bouzouki is designed around the tuning commonly used in Irish traditional music, with four double courses tuned E, A, D, and G. The lower courses are arranged in octaves while the upper courses are tuned in unison, creating the rich, layered sound associated with Irish bouzouki playing. Compared to a Greek bouzouki, the result is a warmer tonal character with greater low-end presence. This makes it well suited to accompaniment, melodic lines, and rhythmic backing in folk ensembles or solo performances.
The solid spruce top gives the instrument a responsive and balanced voice with plenty of clarity across the frequency range. Individual notes remain well defined, helping intricate picking patterns and melodies stand out clearly. Spruce is also valued for its dynamic response, allowing you to play lightly or dig in with confidence. As the wood matures over time, it continues to develop character, making this an instrument that can grow alongside your playing.
Solid maple back and sides complement the spruce top by adding brightness, focus, and strong note definition. This helps prevent the sound from becoming overly dark or muddy, particularly when playing complex chord voicings. The carved wooden soundhole supports clear sound projection, allowing the instrument's voice to carry naturally. Together, these tonewoods create a balanced combination that works equally well for traditional folk music and contemporary acoustic styles.
The flat back construction offers a comfortable playing position whether you're seated at home, rehearsing with others, or performing on stage. A smooth rosewood fingerboard provides an easy playing feel, while the slotted headstock maintains the instrument's traditional appearance. Gold-plated machine heads and tailpiece add durability and reliable tuning performance. Finished in a medium brown varnish with decorative purfling, the Ozark Flat Back Concert Bouzouki combines practical design with classic visual appeal.
