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Early 1960s Greek four course Bouzouki - Onnik Tsakirian - Ebony Bowl - Video

$ 2032.8

Availability: 83 in stock
  • Condition: Very good- recently restored- vintage Used condition .Normal wear from use
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
  • Set Includes: Hard Case
  • Instrument: Greek Bouzouki
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Year Manufactured: 1960
  • Finish: French polishing/Shellac
  • Type: Greek Bouzouki
  • Brand: Onnik Tsakirian
  • Model: Four Course

    Description

    Item description
    Superb, early
    1960s
    beautiful Greek four course Bouzouki with ebony bowl, made by the master luthier
    Onnik Tsakirian -
    The label is missing but the instrument has been identified and verified as
    Onnik Tsakirian
    master grade bouzouki, by the master luthiers
    Karolos Tsakirian
    ,
    Aram Tsakirian
    , and many famous Greek luthiers
    ( as Panagiotis Varlas)
    This hard to find bouzouki is in a very good- recently restored- vintage Used condition. Has some normal wear from use.
    Photographs and videos are part of the description. Please ask any questions you may have .The bouzouki comes with a vintage 1960s
    Anastasios Smyrloglou
    custom  black hard shell case in good condition. ( passive pickup shown in last photo not included in this listing )
    Here is a small video of inspectfion:
    https://youtu.be/MBBVKYEKzBQ
    The bouzouki produces a clear, mature and powerful crystal clear sound. Characterized by the unique and beautiful timbre of
    Onnik Tsakirian
    ebony bowl bouzoukia from 1960s . Perhaps the best sound you ever heard from a Professional bouzouki !
    Here is a small sample of its sound:
    https://youtu.be/xXcgQaKAQ4s
    The instrument will be detuned, the bridge will be removed from soundboard, and placed securely inside the inner pocket of the hard case. This way there will be no excessive forces on the soundboard during shipment. Then the bouzouki will be packed securely placed inside the hard case (with bubble wrap and packing peanuts inside & out) and placed in a cardboard box. Two (2) Boveda (2 -ways humidity control) packs will also be placed inside the hard case with the instrument .No cutting corners from packing materials to ensure a safe shipment . Insurance will also be added . Bid with confidence. Handling cost includes all packing materials and insurance
    As I stated above, please ask any questions you may have, before bidding. All sales are final. No returns will be accepted, so please only serious bidders. Buyer is responsible for any taxes, customs/authorities forms and fees required.