Irish Bouzouki
Al & Amy
Does anyone know what would be considered to be the finest Irish bouzoukis
or citterns for under $2,000.00?
'Penn' Matt Boris
If I were you, I'd ask this on the Cittern List, which is
specifially devoted to the cittern, zouk, octvae mandolin, etc. For info
on joining, go to www.cittern.com
-Penn
Keith Whiddon
Al & Amy wrote in message <6ecf3u$ksa$1...@winter.news.erols.com>...
>Does anyone know what would be considered to be the finest Irish bouzoukis
>or citterns for under $2,000.00?
Having just taken ownership of my new bouzouki from Stefan Sobell - I HAVE
to say that there is NO contest if you require quality workmanship,
materials, sheer play-ability and a fabulous sound (both acoustically and
amplified).
N Madden
Al & Amy wrote:
>
> Does anyone know what would be considered to be the finest Irish bouzoukis
> or citterns for under $2,000.00?
Joe Foley's. No contest.
Address:
Joe Foley,
7 Loreto Row,
Rathfarnham,
Dublin 14, Ireland
Regards,
Niall.
--
Mathematics Dept.,
University College, Cork.
http://ogham.ucc.ie/~niall
ch...@cyberdude.com
Gerry McKee (of NOMOS) said the same thing when I talked
to him at a workshop. His Foley bouzouki sounded great
unplugged and plugged in (I wonder what pickup he had installed).
PSA: Nomos is awesome to see live. They play with
amazing energy.
=chow
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Mike Berro
"Keith Whiddon" <kei...@surreycmc.gov.uk> wrote:
>Al & Amy wrote in message <6ecf3u$ksa$1...@winter.news.erols.com>...
>>Does anyone know what would be considered to be the finest Irish bouzoukis
>>or citterns for under $2,000.00?
>
>to say that there is NO contest if you require quality workmanship,
>materials, sheer play-ability and a fabulous sound (both acoustically and
>amplified).
You payed less than $2K for yours? I would've said Sobell, but I
assumed they were more expensive than that (I bought my Sobell
5-course mando some 20 years ago.)
Also, the Cittern-L mailing list is indeed the place to ask. In
addition to players, there are many luthiers on that list.
I'd have to say that there is no definitive "best". Certainly few
people get the opportunity to play many different kinds for any length
of time. I haven't played a one that I would have hated to own.
<grin>
---Mike
Cittern & Mandolin Page
http://www.cittern.com/
Andy Copeman
N Madden wrote:
>
> Al & Amy wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone know what would be considered to be the finest Irish bouzoukis
> > or citterns for under $2,000.00?
>
>
> Address:
> Joe Foley,
> 7 Loreto Row,
> Rathfarnham,
> Dublin 14, Ireland
>
> Regards,
> Niall.
>
> --
> Mathematics Dept.,
> University College, Cork.
> http://ogham.ucc.ie/~niall
Hi,
Missed the original post so excuse the reply to a reply!
I have been playing a ten-string cittern made by Scott Wise from
Margaret River in the heart of Western Australia's fabulous south-west
corner for nearly 15 years.
It's wonderful.
I don't know how much he charges for a new instrument nowadays ... but
he's worth a try.
cheers
Andy
Brent Graves
In article <6edk1d$ml7$1...@spectrum.edex.net>, "Keith Whiddon"
<kei...@surreycmc.gov.uk> wrote:
> Al & Amy wrote in message <6ecf3u$ksa$1...@winter.news.erols.com>...
> >Does anyone know what would be considered to be the finest Irish bouzoukis
> >or citterns for under $2,000.00?
>
>
> Having just taken ownership of my new bouzouki from Stefan Sobell - I HAVE
> to say that there is NO contest if you require quality workmanship,
> materials, sheer play-ability and a fabulous sound (both acoustically and
> amplified).
The answer seems to be "whatever bouzouki each individual owns." Although
each feels that the outcome is "no contest," there seems to be a bit of
contesting going on.
Brent
Mike Berro
Andy Copeman <a.co...@cowan.edu.au> wrote:
>I have been playing a ten-string cittern made by Scott Wise from
>Margaret River in the heart of Western Australia's fabulous south-west
>corner for nearly 15 years.
I'm trying to keep a comprehensive list of Cittern & Mandolin
luthiers that have websites on my page. Does he have one?
N Madden
At the risk of sounding pedantic, doesn't McKee play mandocello usually?
ch...@cyberdude.com wrote:
>
> Gerry McKee (of NOMOS) said the same thing when I talked
> to him at a workshop. His Foley bouzouki sounded great
> unplugged and plugged in (I wonder what pickup he had installed).
>
> PSA: Nomos is awesome to see live. They play with
> amazing energy.
Pretty bloody good on CD too. The second one, "Set you free" is
particularly good.
Niall.
> N Madden <n.ma...@ucc.ie> wrote:
> > Al & Amy wrote:
> > > Does anyone know what would be considered to be the finest Irish bouzoukis
> > > or citterns for under $2,000.00?
> > Joe Foley's. No contest.
> > Address:
> > Joe Foley,
> > 7 Loreto Row,
> > Rathfarnham,
> > Dublin 14, Ireland
> >
Darryl Mondrow
Al & Amy wrote in message <6ecf3u$ksa$1...@winter.news.erols.com>...
>Does anyone know what would be considered to be the finest Irish bouzoukis
>or citterns for under $2,000.00?
>
>
Want a nice instrument for $400? (Yep, $400) Check out Bardsong
Instruments -- read the comments from their customers.
Lawrence E Mallette
ch...@cyberdude.com wrote:
: Gerry McKee (of NOMOS) said the same thing when I talked
: to him at a workshop. His Foley bouzouki sounded great
: unplugged and plugged in (I wonder what pickup he had installed).
: PSA: Nomos is awesome to see live. They play with
: amazing energy.
Just saw them at North Texas Irish Fest. Good musicians,
nice sets of tunes, but the infernal thumping bass guitar
ruined it all, upset the balance of the music, detracted
from the melody, removed any subtlety that might reside
in the tunes. Couldn't make myself stay for the whole
set, actually. I already had their CD and was forewarned,
but had hoped the thumping bass was only a mixing problem
on the recording. Nope, same live.
OTOH, Dervish was great, as was the Legacy, the newish
band from NewOrleans/Hattisburg/Jackson (Miss). Great
festival overall.
Mike Berro
"Darryl Mondrow" <a-da...@microsoft.com> wrote:
>Want a nice instrument for $400? (Yep, $400) Check out Bardsong
>Instruments -- read the comments from their customers.
I've got a mandola coming from them in a week. One thing's for
sure; they are fast and friendly. I'll be posting pictures and
comments on my website.