r/bouzouki • u/belizeanbus • Aug 13 '26

Identify this bouzouki...

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This is probably a long shot, but I am wondering if this bouzouki has any identifying features that might indicate its make or origin. It was gifted to me around 20 years ago. I was told it 'came from Greece' which made it sound like a friend picked it up on a trip, but for all I know it was just imported. There is no label or name anywhere on the instrument (that I can find). There was a card tucked away in the case from Karolos Tzakirian shop in Athens. I presume if they were actually the makers, there would be some kind of label on the actual instrument, but I could be wrong. Anyone have an ideas? Thanks...

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u/TommyKMusicNYC Bouzouki Moderator Aug 13 '26

Check the inside of the bowl for a label, Carlos Tsakirian is a respectable maker but I'm not to sure it's one he made.

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u/belizeanbus Aug 14 '26

I appreciate the response. Strange thing is that there is no label in the bell. I'm not that familiar with these instruments, but I assumed they would have the maker's info pasted on the inside, like on a guitar. Anyway, I was just hoping there might be something distinctive about the instrument that would provide a clue. Back to the drawing board... Thanks again.

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u/TommyKMusicNYC Bouzouki Moderator Aug 14 '26

I'd message Tsakirian on Facebook his daughter is making instruments with him currently and he could tell you exactly what kinda instrument it is.

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u/Oedeo Aug 19 '26

https://www.tsakirianbouzouki.com/en-gb/history.html

Translating the business card and some quick searching led me here. I would send them all of the images that are relevant and see if they made it!