Conor Lyons reviews the new McNeela Premium Bouzouki. For more information: mcneelamusic.c... - it also comes in an electro acoustic version:mcneelamusic.c...
Just purchased the McNeela premium bouzouki and love it! Outstanding tone and remarkable craftmanship at a great price! The perfect choice for a truly authentic bouzouki!
Hi there, yes an Octave Mandolin can be tuned like a bouzouki. Although Octave Mandolins are usually tuned to GDAE, they can also be tuned to GDAD like most Irish Bouzoukis. We also have a range of gorgeous Antonio Carvalho Octaven Mandolins here if you'd like to have a look! mcneelamusic.com/string/antonio-carvalho-electro-acoustic-bouzouki-ptb308/
@mcneelamusic Loved it, both the zouk and the playing. Two questions though: 1) Objectively speaking (if you can!), would this zouk be a step up from the Thomann/Hora Concert Zouk (which I have)? And 2) What's the name of that jig at the end? I saw Blackie and Cyril play it, but there was no title, and I've looked all over the place, inkl folktunefinder. Such a great tune, and I'm a bit obsessed with knowing titles of songs and tunes I learn.
Do you guys think you'll be selling these for a while? I find it hard to get a bouzouki here in the United States and I'm very interested in this one, I can't buy one now but I'd like to snatch one up by Christmas
Hi Ayden, yes we should have some available for Christmas. We'd advise buying early to avoid disappointment. Keep an eye on this page: mcneelamusic.com/bouzoukis/
Hi there, we can restring and set up a bouzouki for a left-handed player at our shop! We're located in Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13. Feel free to pop in!
Just purchased the McNeela premium bouzouki and love it! Outstanding tone and remarkable craftmanship at a great price! The perfect choice for a truly authentic bouzouki!
Thanks, Ben, we're very happy with our new McNeela Bouzouki, glad to hear you love it as much as we do!
Looks like I have a contender for my next instrument from McNeela. Love that sound and cheers, Conor! That's some good pickin'!
It's a beauty, Shawn! Good choice.
I was having a drink at home enjoying listening and for a moment I fought I was in Whelans , tremendous playing Conor.🤩👍
Ah great you enjoyed it, Conor is brilliant on the bouzouki! WE hope to have him back in the studio with us again for some more tunes
I have small hands , is there a short scale version of an Bouzouki or can an Octive Mandolin be tuned like a Bouzouki ?
Hi there, yes an Octave Mandolin can be tuned like a bouzouki. Although Octave Mandolins are usually tuned to GDAE, they can also be tuned to GDAD like most Irish Bouzoukis. We also have a range of gorgeous Antonio Carvalho Octaven Mandolins here if you'd like to have a look! mcneelamusic.com/string/antonio-carvalho-electro-acoustic-bouzouki-ptb308/
They sound great! I hope to buy one soon!!
Thanks for your comment. Keep an eye on our online store, we often have good deals on the bouzoukis: mcneelamusic.com/bouzoukis/
It does sound lovely 👍 🎻
@mcneelamusic Loved it, both the zouk and the playing. Two questions though: 1) Objectively speaking (if you can!), would this zouk be a step up from the Thomann/Hora Concert Zouk (which I have)? And 2) What's the name of that jig at the end? I saw Blackie and Cyril play it, but there was no title, and I've looked all over the place, inkl folktunefinder. Such a great tune, and I'm a bit obsessed with knowing titles of songs and tunes I learn.
Found it. It's Church Hill. And... I've just placed an order with McNeela. So excited!
What parts of the Bouzouki are solid wood vs laminate?
hey Connor do you know of anyone providing
ing learning tabs for Irish jigs and reels?
Hello -- are the lower strings Octave pairs or unison on this beautiful instrument?
Hi there, the strings are unison on this bouzouki
Do you guys think you'll be selling these for a while? I find it hard to get a bouzouki here in the United States and I'm very interested in this one, I can't buy one now but I'd like to snatch one up by Christmas
Hi Ayden, yes we should have some available for Christmas. We'd advise buying early to avoid disappointment. Keep an eye on this page: mcneelamusic.com/bouzoukis/
@@mcneelamusic hi, was just getting ready to buy one and noticed they are out of stock. Will they be back?
@@aydenburris8631 We're hoping to have more ready to sell in about two weeks. Are you signed up to our mailing list?
@@mcneelamusic I might be, if not I'll sign up
@@aydenburris8631 Send an email to service@mcneelamusic and we'll add you to our mailing list
I wish this came in a left handed model 😢
Hi there, we can restring and set up a bouzouki for a left-handed player at our shop! We're located in Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13. Feel free to pop in!
What pick-up is in the model you played here Conor?
Hey @jogclub, we include one of our Piezo pickups in this specific model.