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    Re: APC 308 Octave Mandolin review. BUDGET OMs

    I may recommend APC instruments, they are really very cool, especially considering the price.
    I've been playing my bouzouki for over three years, and it's always been a pleasure. However, it has few...
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    Re: Tabs and music sheets?

    Hello there!
    It's an interesting question, actually, as most of the tabs I bumped into are single voice tunes without any backing in them. And I sometimes see guys on YouTube who play melodies with...
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    Re: Using a cittern

    By the way, I never thought about trying ADAE. I've always liked two courses tuned to similair note and divided by an A course, but maybe trying something like DADAE may come in handy, as I quite...
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    Using a cittern

    Good afternoon everyone.
    I have finally ventured upon a very important step in my life: I got myself a cittern which I tune DGDAD.
    Not intending to start one more discussion concerning tunings,...
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    Re: Irish/Portuguese Bouzouki

    Hello there!
    I own an APC made portuguese bouzouki APC 305, which is the lowest in their range. And you know what? I'm really happy with its sound and playability! The neck is a killer, it's the...
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    Re: Where do you find quality balalaikas?

    Being Russian myself I can probably give you some comments on this matter.
    It's quite difficult to find a decent balalaika in Russia now, as they are not really popular. Usually they are produced at...
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    Re: APC bouzouki bridge and ball-end strings

    It's "chepukha" =)


    Actually I use strings that are not supposed to be put on a bouzouki. I just cut the ball and make a loop by myself, as it's easier than finding bouzouki strings in a small...
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    Re: APC bouzouki bridge and ball-end strings

    Unfortunately a guy from the factory told me that it's not designed to hold strings like that. Here's his answer:
    "Thank you for your contact and pereference! The loop end is originally concepted...
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    APC bouzouki bridge and ball-end strings

    Hello there! I'm happy to get back to this lovely place. Thank you all for lively discussions, it's really enjoyable!
    Now let's get to the topic. I have an APC bouzouki with a tailpiece for loop-end...
  10. Re: Irish Bouzouki Newbie (a bit frustratered): Ozark Celtic 2243

    Hello, Dreamcatcher, I hope you're doing well.
    Concerning APC bouzoukis. I own one, and my previous instrument was a Hora from Romania, the cheapest one. And you know, when it comes to sound, APC is...
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    Re: Need some help with choosing CBOM

    Ok, now that I've been playing this instrument for quite a while at least an hour a day (and usually much more), I can say a few words about it.
    Once again: I've bought the cheapest APC Portuguese...
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    Re: Need some help with choosing CBOM

    Yes, it's a great instrument :) Actually its big body was the main reason why I bought it. I like this shape and I like how it sounds.
    Now I can say that this instrument needs light and careful...
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    Re: Need some help with choosing CBOM

    So here I am again. I've bought a replacement for my poor Hora. It is an APC instrument made in Portugal (I hope). Probably the cheapest instrument of their chart. 305, with big portuguese guitar...
  14. Thread: DGBE tuning

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    Re: DGBE tuning

    One of my friends tunes his Irish bouzouki this way. He says that he simply doesn't want to learn new chord shapes and different approach. It is ok, although to my mind tuned like this a CBOM...
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    Re: Puerto Rican cuatro: the $89 cittern

    This one looks quite nice, especially considering its price, although I didn't find any of them for this money on EBay. Do you have any information about its scale? Is it 650? And does it sound in...
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    Re: Portuguese guitar ?

    Hello everyone.
    Some time ago I came across one of these instruments on Thomann web page. They wouldn't break your bank (especially the simplest ones) and they look gorgeous. But the original tuning...
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    Re: Need some help with choosing CBOM

    Well, yesterday I've made a small tech inspection, tightened the screws on the tuners, sorted a little problem with the truss rod and it seems to stay in tune now. But it always used to seem like it...
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    Need some help with choosing CBOM

    Hello there! I'm new here, so hi everyone, I'm really glad to join your great community!
    So here is the question of mine. I need a new bouzouki, as my Romanian Hora doesn't please me anymore. Well,...
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