Bouzoukia made by Andreas. The Mystery Luthier
A Double Sound Hole 1974 Bouzouki! It has been a long time since I last wrote an article on my blog. Many things have changed in my personal life since my last post on April 5, 2023 . However, my love for Greek traditional musical instrument making remains steadfast. A recent purchase of an intriguing double-sound hole bouzouki from 1974 reignited my passion for research and investigation into another unknown bouzouki maker. The bouzouki was previously purchased in Las Vegas as part of a collection of 260 guitars and amplifiers. The detail in the design, the materials used, and the overall craftsmanship of the bouzouki reveal a manufacturer with talent and master-level skills. The label reads: "Hand Made in London by -ANDREAS- 66 Turnpike Lane, London N8. Tel 01 388 5491." This bouzouki was constructed in 1974 and has a serial number of #664. Google map : Street Turnpike Lane, London N8 UK Google map of the address : 66 Turnpike Lane, London N8 UK Turnpike Lan...