Roosebeck Standard Irish Bouzouki with Gig Bag
- 4 courses, 8 strings
- DADG tuning (G2-B5)
- 25.5 inch scale length
- Spruce soundboard, lacewood body, sheesham back
- Bone nut, 1.25 inch wide at the nut
- 3.3 pounds, 37 x 14.25 x 3.25 inches
- Padded gig bag included
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A standard Irish bouzouki with four courses of steel and nickelwound strings, a spruce soundboard and a padded gig bag, set up in DADG. A warranty is not listed.
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ASIN: B01D8XA1TUCategory: Bouzoukis
Overview
Roosebeck's Irish bouzouki is a four-course, eight-string instrument with a spruce soundboard over a lacewood body and a sheesham back, tuned DADG.
The reason to buy is the thorough listing: string gauges, tuning, nut and neck widths and a bag in the package. The limit is that no warranty is stated and the finish is only called polished.
Who it's for
A folk or session player who wants an Irish bouzouki in standard DADG tuning with the string gauges spelled out. Players who want electronics or a different tuning should look at another instrument.
Pros and cons
- Four courses of steel and nickelwound strings
- Padded gig bag included
- String gauges listed
- No pickup or electronics
- Warranty not listed
- Acoustic operation only
Performance notes
The spruce soundboard carries the sound, and the lacewood body with its sheesham back shapes the response. The scale length and string gauges set the tension: steel on the top courses and nickelwound strings below. Gold tuning pegs with black plastic handle the tuning.
Specifications
| Dimensions & fit | |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 25.5 inches |
| Neck at nut | 1.25 inches |
| Dimensions | 37 x 14.25 x 3.25 inches |
| Weight | 3.3 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Body Material Type | Lacewood with sheesham back |
| Neck | Lacewood with sheesham fretboard |
| Nut | Bone |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Padded gig bag |
| Other details | |
| Instrument | Bouzouki (Irish) |
| Courses | 4 courses, 8 strings |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Tuning | DADG (G2-B5) |
| String gauges | D4 .011 steel, A3 .018 steel, D3 .028 nickelwound, G2 .034 nickelwound |
| Bridge | Sheesham |
| Tuning pegs | Gold with black plastic |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
How do I care for the Roosebeck Irish bouzouki?
The listing gives no care steps. A padded gig bag is included for storage, and the string gauges are listed so replacements can match.
Which strings does the Roosebeck Irish bouzouki use?
D4 .011 steel, A3 .018 steel, D3 .028 nickelwound and G2 .034 nickelwound, across 4 courses.
What comes with the Roosebeck Irish bouzouki?
A padded gig bag.