Thomann Irish Bouzouki M1089-P
Irish Bouzouki
- With built-in pickup and active electronics
- Solid spruce top
- Flat, solid maple back
- Maple sides
- Maple neck
- Acacia fingerboard
- Upper nut width: Approximately 3.4 cm
- Playing scale: Approximately 66.5 cm
- Lower width: Approximately 31.3 cm
- Body length: Approximately 39 cm
- Total length: Approximately 95 cm
- Height including bridge: Approximately 8.5 cm
- Side height: Approximately 7.5 cm
- Tuning: GG - DD - AA- E'E'
- Strings: D'Addarío J81
- Made in Europe
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Available since June 2009
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Item number 228596
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Top Spruce
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Body Maple
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Neck Maple
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fingerboard Acacia
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Number of Strings / Chords 8 / 4
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tuning Gg - dd' - aa - e'e'
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scale-length 665 mm
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pickup included Yes
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Including Case No
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Including Gigbag Yes
An affordable Irish Bouzouki
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In the mid-60s, the bouzouki, a Greek folk instrument, made its debut on the traditional Irish music scene. Since then, it has played a pivotal role in the musical repertoire of the Emerald Isle. The Thomann Irish Bouzouki M1089-P is made in Europe and has been meticulously designed to combine solid wood and a built-in pickup, making it ideal for live performance and recording. Its characteristic timbre is complemented by elegant decorative details, such as the ornate rosette around the sound-hole and the mother-of-pearl pegs on the tuning keys. It comes with a gig bag which protects the instrument and has a front pocket for accessories, as well as two straps ensuring safe transport.
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Made in Europe
The Irish bouzouki is characterised by a flat back and the Thomann M1089-P is no exception. It's crafted from solid maple, paired with a solid spruce top to produce a perfectly balanced sound that's rich in harmonics. The laminated maple sides add to the sturdy design, without compromising on resonance. The maple neck, coupled with an acacia fingerboard, provides a scale length of 66.5cm with 23 frets. Four pairs of strings (or courses), tuned to GG-DD-AA-E'E' are anchored to a chrome tailpiece, then pass through a rosewood bridge and a 3.4cm upper nut before joining the classical guitar-style tuners. A built-in preamp with a three-band EQ allows players to amplify the instrument on stage or in the studio. The jack output is concealed discreetly in the strap lock.
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Ideal for novices and next-level players
The Thomann Irish Bouzouki M1089-P offers beginners and more experienced guitarists curious about the bouzouki's unique sound a perfect opportunity to take the plunge without breaking the bank. Although it doesn't have the richness of timbre or the level of craftsmanship of top-of-the-range instruments, this bouzouki, lovingly crafted in Europe, has surprisingly good sound quality and versatility. Perfect for practising at home, playing during lessons, or as genuinely reliable back-up instrument when performing live on stage, thanks to the piezo pickup and the built-in preamp.
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About Thomann string instruments
Thomann-brand instruments, which are exclusively built by renowned manufacturers, now constitute a large part of Thomann’s product range alongside numerous big-name brands. With unbeatable price-performance ratios, Thomann string instruments are the obvious first choice for students and beginners – and others too. The technical features and uncompromising sound quality they offer are usually reserved for much more expensive instruments found in the professional market segment.
Authentic sound meets modern design
With its maple body and solid spruce top, the Thomann Irish Bouzouki M1089-P faithfully reproduces the traditional sound of the Irish bouzouki and doesn’t skimp on stylish finishing details. The preamp and three-band EQ are a huge plus for amplified play, and, on a practical note, the gig bag provided ensures safe transport of the instrument. Top tip: There are a host of Thomann Irish bouzoukis to choose from in our catalogue, including models for left-handed players. They are all great value for money and allow all musicians to find their perfect instrument.
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