Thomann Irish Bouzouki M1089-P

Irish Bouzouki

With built-in pickup and active electronics
Solid spruce top
Flat, solid maple back
Maple sides
Maple neck
Acacia fingerboard
Upper nut width: Approximately 3.4 cm
Playing scale: Approximately 66.5 cm
Lower width: Approximately 31.3 cm
Body length: Approximately 39 cm
Total length: Approximately 95 cm
Height including bridge: Approximately 8.5 cm
Side height: Approximately 7.5 cm
Tuning: GG - DD - AA- E'E'
Strings: D'Addarío J81
Made in Europe

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Available since June 2009
Item number 228596
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Top Spruce
Body Maple
Neck Maple
fingerboard Acacia
Number of Strings / Chords 8 / 4
tuning Gg - dd' - aa - e'e'
scale-length 665 mm
pickup included Yes
Including Case No
Including Gigbag Yes

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An affordable Irish Bouzouki

In the mid-60s, the bouzouki, a Greek folk instrument, made its debut on the traditional Irish music scene. Since then, it has played a pivotal role in the musical repertoire of the Emerald Isle. The Thomann Irish Bouzouki M1089-P is made in Europe and has been meticulously designed to combine solid wood and a built-in pickup, making it ideal for live performance and recording. Its characteristic timbre is complemented by elegant decorative details, such as the ornate rosette around the sound-hole and the mother-of-pearl pegs on the tuning keys. It comes with a gig bag which protects the instrument and has a front pocket for accessories, as well as two straps ensuring safe transport.

Thomann Irish Bouzouki M1089-P spruce top

Made in Europe

The Irish bouzouki is characterised by a flat back and the Thomann M1089-P is no exception. It's crafted from solid maple, paired with a solid spruce top to produce a perfectly balanced sound that's rich in harmonics. The laminated maple sides add to the sturdy design, without compromising on resonance. The maple neck, coupled with an acacia fingerboard, provides a scale length of 66.5cm with 23 frets. Four pairs of strings (or courses), tuned to GG-DD-AA-E'E' are anchored to a chrome tailpiece, then pass through a rosewood bridge and a 3.4cm upper nut before joining the classical guitar-style tuners. A built-in preamp with a three-band EQ allows players to amplify the instrument on stage or in the studio. The jack output is concealed discreetly in the strap lock.

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Ideal for novices and next-level players

The Thomann Irish Bouzouki M1089-P offers beginners and more experienced guitarists curious about the bouzouki's unique sound a perfect opportunity to take the plunge without breaking the bank. Although it doesn't have the richness of timbre or the level of craftsmanship of top-of-the-range instruments, this bouzouki, lovingly crafted in Europe, has surprisingly good sound quality and versatility. Perfect for practising at home, playing during lessons, or as genuinely reliable back-up instrument when performing live on stage, thanks to the piezo pickup and the built-in preamp.

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About Thomann string instruments

Thomann-brand instruments, which are exclusively built by renowned manufacturers, now constitute a large part of Thomann’s product range alongside numerous big-name brands. With unbeatable price-performance ratios, Thomann string instruments are the obvious first choice for students and beginners – and others too. The technical features and uncompromising sound quality they offer are usually reserved for much more expensive instruments found in the professional market segment.

Authentic sound meets modern design

With its maple body and solid spruce top, the Thomann Irish Bouzouki M1089-P faithfully reproduces the traditional sound of the Irish bouzouki and doesn’t skimp on stylish finishing details. The preamp and three-band EQ are a huge plus for amplified play, and, on a practical note, the gig bag provided ensures safe transport of the instrument. Top tip: There are a host of Thomann Irish bouzoukis to choose from in our catalogue, including models for left-handed players. They are all great value for money and allow all musicians to find their perfect instrument.

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Good enough to record with!

Chronos 20.03.2016

I am a guitarist by trade. This is my first bouzouki I've bought, so I cannot comment on how good it sounds compared to other bouzoukis, but I can tell you my impression as a first time buyer.

The finish on the bouzouki is flawless. When plugged in, it sounds good enough for stage performances. I had no feedback problems, and the Eq keeps the instrument sounding natural, which is more to say than for some cheap guitars I've bought. The action was a little high for me but I corrected this by sanding the saddle down until it was at the height i wanted it at. It stays in tune well, but better tuning pegs would help it.

I have recorded this bouzouki in my studio. I bought some strings to allow me to tune it into Eb like on a guitar, the last 4 strings (Db Gb Bb Eb). In my opinion it gives a rustic medieval sound, but that's just me. I've had no intonation problems as the bridge is not fixed and can be moved.

Overall, I think this instrument is more than worth the money. The sound is exactly what I hoped it would be and has helped me create a song. If you would like to hear what it sounds like recorded search for "War Drums Original Song"... on everyone's favorite video website :P. Hopefully that will help your decision in buying it!

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Cheapest on the market. And you feel it

Alexander Lesnov 20.08.2020

Sorry for my english. Got this one two and a half months ago, and now i see clearly why this instrument is the cheapest on the market.
First of all, the tuning noted on this site is wrong! The first pair is clearly not an e. When i tried to tune it in Gg - dd' - aa - e'e' i broke one of the strings. Right tuning is GG-DD-aa-dd.
The second: tuning gear is simply terrible! Very hard and unresponsive. You need to apply so much force to tune the instrument that after you just cant play - fingers doesnt move. Head machines of that quality you expect to see on the cheapest guitars, with no brand for 20-50$. But not on the instrument for €166.38.
Third: the quality of wood is questionable. Here on photos it is flawless, but my particulary instrument have something like bough on the upper deck! Not beautiful at all.
But there`s a pros: it sounds really good, when tuned its really fun to play. And its still a good way to try this type of instruments. If you want the cheapest - go for it, its ok.

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Irish Bouzouki- Great product

Radu Mocanu 29.01.2022

I ordered the Irish Bouzouki from Canada in 2020 and it was delivered in 3 days with UPS express. It is built in Romania and it is an excellent instrument for the money. I wanted to buy one in North America but it was way too expensive. It sounds great both plugged and unplugged. The action is good and the strings stay in tune. I play it plugged through an Roland AC-40 acoustic amp and it sounds fantastic. I recommend to get a spare set of D'Addario EJ81. It is really fun to play.

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Folk Punk

Robert6560 27.01.2014

I am playing in an Irish Punk band, so, it was quite obvious I'm gonna learn to play a folk instrument. At first, I was to buy a banjo, but then I got to know, this instrument got active electronics added on the top, with quite a low price. I'm totally happy with this bouzouki, cuz made me experiment more than ever, and being more open minded than a regular guitar player!
The most important was to get to know more about Irish folk music, to approach to music more like a folk musician than a rock musician, cuz all great folk punk/or metal bands have the same secret. They keep their minds open.
I was very happy to find a European made Irish Bouzouki with this low price. On the top, it came with a gig bag!!!!

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