Greek Bouzouki Restoration

This instrument was found on a hard rubbish collection in Gippsland.  The client was driving by and noticed the unusual case on the nature strip and decided to take a closer look.  It turned out to be a hand made bouzouki that had a collapsed soundboard but was otherwise in great condition.

It turned out to be an instrument made by my my friend Arthur who makes beautiful and ornate instrument from his workshop nearby my house.

We have no idea of the backstory as to why it was on a rubbish tip but luckily it was rescued and able to be restored back to full working condition and is now being performed on again.

Damaged top - Notice the extreme 3/4 inch deep buckle between the bridge and tail block
Old soundboard and the new soundboard being prepared
The body is open and the new top is being made
The original decorations are removed and reinstalled into the new soundboard
The decorations relief cavity has been cut
The original decorations going back in
The new top braced and ready to go back on to the body
The body and new top together and ready for varnishing
The varnish drying in the sun on a mild day
The finished bouzouki strung up and playing beautifully again


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Sachar Amos · Stringed Instrument Maker

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