Matsikas 3M NT Bouzouki Natural 2014
Matsikas 3M NT Bouzouki, natural gloss, made in Greece 2014. The Bouzouki is probably the most recognisable folk instrument out of Greece: eight strings, doubled like a mandolin but tuned like the top of a guitar, long scale neck with a bowl back body. This one came home from a trip to Greece a few years back, and it's in great order. Matsakis have been making bouzouki's for many decades now, and while they're not the faniciest examples around, they do very decent work. The tone is bright and chiming, with a warbling gooey modrange that fills things out nicely. πολύ ευχάριστο
Model: Matsikas 3M NT
Made: Greece, Feb 2014
Serial: 10/13
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: 2-ply Spruce top, 40-ply stave Black Walnut back
Neck: Maple, Ebony fretboard, 33mm nut, 670mm scale, deep U shape
Weight: 1.325kg
Mods: none
Pickup: none
Accessories: basic case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear only. The back has minor scuffs around the whole body. The front has minor pay wear around the sound hole.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is reasonably low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Wearing fresh phosphor bronze strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only