Electro – Acoustic Greek Bouzouki (6 strings)

Description

The electro-acoustic Greek bouzouki brings the deep, tremolo-driven voice of the trichordo onto the stage. This three-course, six-string instrument pairs a hand-built acoustic body with a built-in TAP pickup — the Greek pickup brand widely used on bouzoukis — so it keeps its traditional tone unplugged and delivers clean, low-feedback amplification when you plug in. Tuned D–A–D, it carries the classic rebetiko sound that defines the instrument.

The staved, pear-shaped bowl is built from walnut, a tonewood that gives a warm, rounded fundamental with strong sustain and a focused low end — the resonant base for both melodic runs and chordal accompaniment. The bowl is assembled by hand, so each instrument carries small natural variations rather than factory uniformity.

The soundboard is spruce, chosen for clarity and projection so fast tremolo passages stay defined whether the instrument is played acoustically or through an amp. The neck combines walnut and afromosia for stiffness and stability under string tension, and the ebony fingerboard gives a smooth, durable surface with fixed frets for precise diatonic intonation along the long neck.

Specifications

Because it is electro-acoustic, this bouzouki suits players who move between rehearsal, recording, and the stage — the built-in TAP pickup lets you amplify it without close-micing or losing the instrument’s natural character. It is well suited to intermediate and advancing players, while its forgiving response also makes it approachable for committed beginners.

The three-course D–A–D bouzouki carries the classic sound of rebetiko and laïko, the voicing used by the early masters of the genre, and its tremolo voice works equally well in folk, contemporary Greek, and crossover settings. For the wider range of the modern four-course voicing, see our acoustic tetrachordo Greek bouzouki, or browse the full Greek bouzouki collection.

To keep the instrument in good condition, store it away from direct heat and sudden humidity changes, loosen the strings slightly during long storage, and wipe the soundboard and strings after playing. Keep the output jack and pickup connection clean, and check the tuning machines periodically.

Tune Your Bouzouki. Setting up your D–A–D trichordo? 🎛 Open the Tapadum Tuner — it includes a ready D–A–D preset for a quick, accurate setup.

Every bouzouki is inspected and set up before it ships. Our strings curator, Sertan Sarioglu, checks each instrument for tuning stability, neck geometry, pickup output, and tonal projection, so it arrives ready to play. Worldwide shipping & 15-day return.