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martinedwards
Apr-04-2009, 1:46am
I'm on the home straight on building a Sobell inspirted bouzar...

Rosewood back & sides, Euro Spruce top, Ebony fretboard & bridge, mahogany neckbone nut saddle & pins

still a LOT of setup to do, but so far I'm really liking playing it. BIG boomy bass, and good bright trebles too

It was commissioned by a local player znd he's still to have his "do I actually like it enough to keep it, or do I want my deposit back?" meeting, but y'know what?

If he decides it's not for him, I'll not be too upset at all!!!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/gowanedwards/40-49/44and45%20zouks/40601018.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/gowanedwards/40-49/44and45%20zouks/40601019.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e328/gowanedwards/40-49/44and45%20zouks/40601020.jpg
mandolooter
Apr-04-2009, 3:08am
Looks great! How did ya brace the top? Whats the scale length on that Bouzar...great name BTW!
martinedwards
Apr-04-2009, 7:00am
Scale length is 650mm... like a martin acoustic

bracing is a double X... think Lowden guitar.

and bouzar is Stefan Sobell's fault, not mine!!
Uncle Choppy
Apr-04-2009, 1:40pm
bouzar is Stefan Sobell's fault, not mine!!
According to Maartin Alcock, it's Andy Irvine we have to blame, see:
http://www.maartinallcock.com/bouzar.htm

Whatever, it looks like you've employed some marvellous craftsmanship there Martin. A stunning instrument!
Kyle Baker
Apr-13-2009, 7:31pm
Yes, looks just like the sobell bouzar that Andy Irvine plays.
From what I hear, they have a great sound for doing a lot of solo playing. I was thinking of just converting an acoustic into a guitar bouzouki, but building one would be fun as well ;)

Looks great, nice job!
steve V. johnson
Apr-14-2009, 12:03pm
Beautiful, Martin!!

I like your version of the Sobell body shape. How deep is the body?

I also really like that there's not much taper on the neck, that is, that the
fretboard doesn't get much wider toward the body.

Well done! I hope you'll post some audio of it some time. I'd love to hear it!

Thanks and congrats!

stv
martinedwards
Apr-23-2009, 10:24am
OK, here's me not being able to play it!! (http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7542812)

I can play a tiny bit of mandolin but I'm a guitarist really. this is me noodling around with it, open strings then capo 7. I have to say I LOVE this thing!!!

Steve, the body is deep. prolly too deep to be honest, but it comes it at 120mm which is about 4 3/4"