Premium Concert Model – Solid Wood Construction – Decorative Wood Details – Handcrafted in Romania
Discover the refined sound and craftsmanship of this Concert Irish Bouzouki, carefully handcrafted by HORA in Romania. Designed as a more elaborate concert model, this instrument combines traditional construction with elegant wood decorations and an attractive brown antique-style finish.
Built with a solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple neck and sides, and a rosewood fretboard, it delivers a clear, rich, and powerful acoustic tone with excellent projection. Its comfortable 660 mm scale makes it suitable for Irish, Celtic, Greek, folk, and traditional music.
This model features decorative wood details and a distinctive antique appearance that sets it apart from the standard Irish bouzouki. The solid wood construction, careful finishing, and balanced dimensions make it suitable for experienced players, live performances, recording, and collectors looking for a visually distinctive instrument.
| Instrument type | Concert Irish Bouzouki |
| Model | Antique concert model |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Body | Classical |
| Scale length | 660 mm |
| Nut width | 33 mm |
| Width at 12th fret | 44 mm |
| Strings | 8 |
| Frets | 23 |
| Top | Solid spruce |
| Back | Solid maple |
| Neck and sides | Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Body depth | 90 mm |
| Body width | 410 mm |
| Total length | 965 mm |
| Weight | 1.70 kg |
| Adjustable truss rod | Inside neck |
| Color | Brown |
| Appearance | Decorative wood details |
| Recommended tuning | G2/G3 – D3/D4 – A3/A3 – D4/D4 |
| Country of origin | Romania |
| Guarantee | 12 months |
Each instrument is made from genuine natural wood. Grain pattern, wood figure, color tone, and decorative details may vary from one instrument to another. The instrument received will be the same model and will have the specifications described in this listing, but its natural wood appearance may differ slightly from the photographs. These variations are normal characteristics of natural wood and make each instrument unique.
We ship worldwide using tracked postal and courier services. Typical delivery times:
Secure Packaging: Each instrument is shipped in mint condition, carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with polystyrene plates at the top and bottom. A tracking number is provided.
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Import duties, VAT, brokerage fees, customs clearance charges, and other import taxes are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges can be significant, are determined by the customs authorities in the destination country, and are entirely the buyer's responsibility. Please check the applicable import costs before purchasing.
If the instrument arrives damaged or is lost during transportation, the buyer must report the issue to the local postal or courier service and obtain a claim registration number. Please inspect the package and instrument upon delivery.
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With almost 60 years of tradition, HORA is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of bowed, plucked, and folk musical instruments. Based in Romania, HORA uses spruce and maple from the Romanian Carpathian Mountains, naturally seasoned for 5–10 years.
Water-based lacquers are used on many instruments to preserve the natural qualities of the wood and support an open, powerful sound. HORA produces mandolins, mandolas, Irish bouzoukis, octave mandolins, cobzas, domras, balalaikas, dulcimers, psalteries, cimbaloms, panflutes, guitars, and bowed instruments.
HORA musical instruments are manufactured under an ISO 9001 quality management system and are designed for beginners, experienced players, and professional musicians.