Standard Model bouzouki

NK Forster Standard Model Bouzouki – compact, focused, Session-ready

Compact. Focused. Built for the session.

WHAT IT IS

The Standard Model is a compact Irish bouzouki based on the smaller-bodied Sobell style. Tight response, strong projection, and easy to travel with — it fits neatly into a banjo case. Built for players who want clarity in a room full of fiddles and flutes.

WHY CHOOSE IT?

A large-body bouzouki can feel like too much in a session context. This model is built smaller not to lose volume, but to sharpen the focus. Clean and precise, with enough warmth to hold its own in quieter playing.

WHAT YOU’RE BUYING

A fully hand-built compact bouzouki with your choice of tonewoods. Comes with a banjo case. A lifetime warranty.

HOW MUCH IT COSTS

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  • Material

    Soundboard – carved top mature seasoned European spruce or Western red cedar.

    Back and sides – there are many options - mahogany, figured mahogany, flame jarrah, wenge, ziricote or figured bubinga.

    Neck - New Guinea rosewood, Fiji mahogany.

    Fretboard - fine Sri Lanka ebony or ancient bog oak, upgrade to Mun ebony or ringed gidgee.

    Bridge - ebony.

  • Hardware

    Tuners - Gold Gotoh 510.

    Frets - hand polished Evo gold frets.

    Nut and saddle - hand polished bone.

  • Dimensions

    body width: 340mm 13.4″
    body depth: 90mm 3.5″
    scale: 22", 23.5", 24.75″ or 650mm or custom.
    nut: 36mm or custom.
    tuning: GDAE, GDAD, ADAD or similar.