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The Irish bouzouki, with four courses, a flatter back, and differently
tuned from the Greek bouzouki, is a more recent development, stemming
from the introduction of the Greek instrument into Irish music by Johnny
Moynihan around
1965. Andy
Irvine first recorded with an Irish bouzouki in 1968
on the debut album of his band Sweeney's Men.English
builder Peter
Abnett,
– who was the first instrument-maker to build a uniquely
"Irish" bouzouki, for Dónal Lunny in 1972 – developed a
hybrid design with a 3-piece, partially staved back, and straight sides.
Since then, they have become extremely popular are built by many
different luthiers. |
