New Forster Guitar Bouzouki - 8 string guitar bouzouki, 4 course Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Ian Stephenson, Last Night's Fun, Johnny Dickinson, Martin Stephenson, Old Blind Dogs, Claire Mann, Andy and Margaret Watchorn
Nigel Forster has hit a homerun with this Guitar Bouzouki! The tone is simply magical and had us all smiling from ear to ear. Nigel has taken his 15 years experience with Stefan Sobell and expanded on it finding his own voice for his instruments. Guitar players will find the Bouzouki easy to learn and irresistibly fun to play. It is often tuned to GDAD or GDAE, etc. In no time you'll be adding this wonderful voice to your solo and group work.But make no mistake this is a pro level instrument so if you are a serious Bouzouki player this is for you as well. Just listen to the sound clips and treat yourself to a little joy in these troubling times.
Nigel Forster has hit a homerun with this Guitar Bouzouki! The tone is simply magical and had us all smiling from ear to ear. Nigel has taken his 15 years experience with Stefan Sobell and expanded on it finding his own voice for his instruments. ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Camatillo Rosewood (Mexican - Dalbergia family)
- Top Wood: Italian Spruce
- Fingerboard: Sri Lankan Ebony
- Neck Wood: Indonesian Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Rope Style
- Binding: Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Ebony
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Mandolin Tuners
- Tuner Finish: Gold etched with ebony buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Small
- Scale: 25 3/5 in. (650.2 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 7/16 in. (36.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 1 7/8 in. (47.6 mm)
- Body Length: 18 1/4 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 3/8 in.
- Serial #: DG 7
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/2 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 1/4 in.
- Frets to body: 16
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Hiscox
- Pickup: None
- Condition: New
Player Reviews:
"What an amazing color this Forster Bouzouki has. Based in England Nigel is immersed in the Celtic music world and know how to make an instrument fit for traditional music. This is a worldclass Bouzouki in every way. I also encourage any guitarist to consider adding this easy-to-play double course instrument into your arsenal. I guarantee it will make you smile every time you pick it up!" - Paul Heumiller
"This instrument is a wonderful hybrid between an octave mandolin and a guitar which results in a much fuller and more lush, focused sound than either are capable of. I enjoyed spending some time on this one." - Al Petteway
