The Irish bouzouki (or cittern) Is a versatile instrument that can be tuned in 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 a dramatic traditional Irish tone and is easy to play thanks to the precision setup by Gold Tone's skilled luthiers. Includes hardshell case. Available as a left-handed model.

Features 

• Folkternative Design.
• Solid Spruce Top.
• Snowflake Inlay.
• Ebony Floating Bridge. 

Specifications 

Headstock 

• Buttons:                         Metal.
• Nut Width:                     1-3/8" ZeroGlide Nut.
• Tuners:                         Sealed Guitar-Style. 

Neck 

• Fingerboard:                 Rosewood.
• Frets:                             23.
• Inlay:                             Snowflake.
• Material:                       Mahogany.
• Truss Rod:                   Two-Way Adjustable. 

Body 

• Back & Sides:               Mahogany.
• Bridge:                         Adjustable Bridge.
• Finish:                           Natural/High Gloss.
• Hardware:                     Chrome Plated.
• Tailpiece:                     Mandolin Cast.
• Top:                               Solid Spruce. 

Dimensions 

• Scale Length:               26-1/4".
• Weight:                         4 lbs. 

Other 

• Bag:                             HBB (Available).
• String Gauge:               .016, .016, .018, .018, .035w, .016, .045w, .018.
• Tuning:                         GGDDAADD.

Accessories Included:

• Hardshell Case.