Standard Model bouzouki

Compact. Focused. Built for the session.

WHAT IT IS

The Standard Model is a compact Irish bouzouki designed for players who want tight response, strong projection, and easy portability. It fits neatly into a banjo case and carries the clarity needed to cut through a room full of fiddles and flutes.

WHY YOU NEED IT

If you’re playing in sessions, a big-bodied bouzoukis can sometimes feel like too much.
This model is built smaller not to lose volume, but to tighten the focus and sharpen the tone.

You get a clean, precise voice that still has warmth, and a size that’s easier to handle, travel with, and play for hours.

WHAT YOU GET

A handmade bouzouki based on the smaller-bodied Sobell style.
Focused tone and projection for trad sessions.
Instrument featured has a redwood top with Indian laurel back and sides.
Comes in a banjo case.

WHAT MY CLIENTS KNOW

They know that every instrument comes with a lifetime warranty. That I’ve built every kind of Irish bouzouki. From large-body powerhouses to compact, session-ready tools like this. The Standard Model draws from decades of player feedback and real-world use, refined into something that’s equal parts responsive and reliable.

HOW MUCH IT COSTS

Starting at US$8025

Price includes full customisation and updates throughout the build.

HOW TO BUY

Think this could be the right fit for your style or session needs?
Use the form below to reach out. I’ll get back to you personally to talk through the details and help you decide if this is the right instrument for you.