Secrets in the "House of Stathopoulos"
Part II !
"House of Stathopoulos" style bouzouki: Created by SDimis (c) 2011
As the research at the "House of Stathopoulos" regarding the four course bouzouki, continues , I am becoming more and more fascinated with the beautiful craftsmanship by the famous luthier.
From the luthier's catalog, which Giannis Tsoulogiannis has in his possession , under the section of strings we read :
"For the thin ones ( 1st and 3rd ) use reel (karela) N.1
For the thick ones, ( Mpourganes) , use for each 0.05 Cent
For Zili use reel (karela) N.000 "
A.Stathopoulos bouzoukia, characterized by their similarities to the Neapolitan mandolin's construction.
The angle of convergence of the side staves with the soundboard, the one-piece neck and neckblock, the shape of the headstock, the cranked soundboard, the shape and the decoration of the pickguard, often remind us Neapolitan back bowl mandolins. (www.lutherie.gr)
Due to their small scale, ( just under 64 cm from bridge to headstock bone) A.Stathopoulos bouzoukia often called miso-bouzouka
In a maelstrom of designs, I find myself flirting with the idea of ordering , an exact copy of A Sathopoulos bouzouki, with precise specification, size and style.
At the same time , I am discussing with the luthier Tasos Theodorakis, the final details regarding the construction of the hybrid bouzouki from 1880s era. Its unique design and all structural elements , need to be carefully analyzed and designed, so they can deliver the desirable sound.
"House of Stathopoulos" style bouzouki: Created by SDimis (c) 2011From the luthier's catalog, which Giannis Tsoulogiannis has in his possession , under the section of strings we read :
"For the thin ones ( 1st and 3rd ) use reel (karela) N.1
For the thick ones, ( Mpourganes) , use for each 0.05 Cent
For Zili use reel (karela) N.000 "
A.Stathopoulos bouzoukia, characterized by their similarities to the Neapolitan mandolin's construction.
The angle of convergence of the side staves with the soundboard, the one-piece neck and neckblock, the shape of the headstock, the cranked soundboard, the shape and the decoration of the pickguard, often remind us Neapolitan back bowl mandolins. (www.lutherie.gr)
Due to their small scale, ( just under 64 cm from bridge to headstock bone) A.Stathopoulos bouzoukia often called miso-bouzouka
In a maelstrom of designs, I find myself flirting with the idea of ordering , an exact copy of A Sathopoulos bouzouki, with precise specification, size and style.
At the same time , I am discussing with the luthier Tasos Theodorakis, the final details regarding the construction of the hybrid bouzouki from 1880s era. Its unique design and all structural elements , need to be carefully analyzed and designed, so they can deliver the desirable sound.
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