Pro Natura Irish Bouzouki Pro Natura Silver - Refurbished
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A Bouzouki Designed for Modern Celtic Tradition
The "Irish-style" bouzouki has established itself as a cornerstone of accompaniment in Celtic music thanks to its open tuning and wide range. The Pro Natura Silver follows this approach: effective acoustic craftsmanship (solid top, flat back) and wood choices aimed at clarity and projection, all with European manufacturing and a satin finish that emphasizes feel and subtlety.
For Which Musician and Styles?
This bouzouki is suited for motivated beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a reliable instrument for sessions, pick accompaniment, and arpeggios. Its tuning G, D, A, D (GDAD) is perfect for Irish, folk, and Celtic music: drones, open chords, counter-melodies, and percussive rhythms. The 24 frets also allow exploration of higher melodies and extended positions.
Sound
The solid spruce top delivers a quick response and clear articulation, especially appreciated on pick attacks and rhythmic patterns. The walnut back and sides enhance the overall balance: clean bass (without excess), present midrange to "carry" the accompaniment, and defined trebles to maintain precision in open chords. The flat-back design promotes direct projection and a punchy feel, while the zero fret contributes to tonal consistency between open strings and fretted notes.
Technical specifications
| Type | flat-back bouzouki, Irish shape | Scale length | 660 mm / 26.0" |
| Top | solid spruce | Total length | 945 mm / 37.2" |
| Pickguard | recessed | Nut width | 34 mm / 1.34" |
| Back and sides | walnut | Heel width | 44 mm / 1.73" |
| Finish | satin | Tuners | nickel-plated, acrylic buttons |
| Neck | maple | Tuner manufacture | Europe (Van Gent) |
| Headstock | window style | Tuning | G, D, A, D |
| Fingerboard | acacia | Manufacturing | Europe |
| Frets | 24 silver frets | Package dimensions | 510 x 360 x 990 mm / 20.08" x 14.17" x 38.98" |
| Zero fret | yes | ||
Questions frequently asked
What is the tuning of the Pro Natura Bouzouki Irlandais Pro Natura Silver - Refurbished?
The provided tuning is G, D, A, D (GDAD), a configuration used in Irish and Celtic music. It facilitates drones, open chords, and pick accompaniment.
Is this bouzouki suitable for starting Irish music?
With its 34 mm nut width and GDAD tuning, this model is aimed at motivated beginners as well as intermediate players. Its 24 frets allow for accompaniment and melodies in an extended range.
What tone does the solid spruce top provide?
The solid spruce top promotes a quick response and clear articulation on attack. The walnut back and sides offer clean basses and present midrange. The flat-back format supports direct projection and percussive rhythmic playing.
What is the scale length of this bouzouki?
With a 660 mm scale length and a total length of 945 mm, the instrument features a size suitable for a flat-back Irish bouzouki.
What woods and finish are used?
Made in Europe, this bouzouki combines a solid spruce top, walnut back and sides, a maple neck, and an acacia fingerboard. The satin finish and zero fret contribute to a consistent playing feel on both open and fretted strings.
