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Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
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Key Features
- Built-In Pick-Up Tuner
- Choice of Spruce or Cedarwood Top
- Hawaiian Koa Back & Sides
- Ebony Bridge & Fingerboard
- Hand-Crafted in Portugal
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Antonio Carvalho
Electro Acoustic Bouzouki
This is an Antonio Carvalho Bouzouki, handmade in Portugal. The sides and back are Koa wood and the top comes in either solid Spruce or Cedarwood. It has an Ebony Bridge and fingerboard and arched top and 24 frets. With a full sound it is ideal for Irish music. This premium electro acoustic bouzouki also features a pickup so you can plug in and play, making it ideal for the professional gigging musician.
Founded by Antonio Pinto Carvalho in 1976, APC Instruments is a Portuguese company with over 40 years’ experience in the manufacture of high-quality string instruments. Carvalho, a descendant of the famous 19th-century school of guitar players in Porto city, has been a luthier since 1961, having learned the art from his grandfather. Today, APC Instruments is one of the largest producers of high-quality instruments in Portugal.
Key Features of the PTB308 Bouzouki
- Top: Solid Spruce or Cedar
- Back and sides: Koa
- Strings: Steel, Tuning - (1st) G, D, A, D
- Finish: Open pore
- Pick Up and jack
Please note that we cannot guarantee this instrument in areas of high humidity, please contact us for more information.
Product Features
- Ebony Bridge and fingerboard, Arched top
- Big full sound, perfect for Irish chord style playing
- Single die-cast machine heads, Truss rod
Product Specifications
- Top nut width: 38mm
- Scale length: 645mm
- Body width: 380mm
- 24 frets
- Body depth: 9cm
- Weight: 3.00 kg (approx)
- Made in: Portugal
Please note that photographs are to be used as an illustration guide. Aesthetic specifics can change due to different batches of production by Antonio Carvalho's workshop. However product specifications remain the same.
ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES:
IRELAND (2-3 days)
UK (5 - 7 days)
EUROPE (7 days)
USA and CANADA (7 - 10 days)
REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)
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Dennis G
Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
love it, get very good compliments from sessions people. action great, intonation was very good.
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John W
Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
I’ve had this bouzouki for about a year and love it. Great tone and the pickup and built in tuner work really well. The customer service was really good and not pushy. I gig mine regularly and it never lets me down and when asked (frequently!), I always enjoy explaining what the instrument actually is! Finally, this bouzouki definitely gets my creativity going and inspires me to write original material. Absolutely love it!
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Daniel D
Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
Ordered from the US and delivery only took 8 days. The instrument has completely exceeded my expectations in quality, playability and sound for the price. I switch between mandolin and baritone guitar in an Irish band and this will split the difference perfectly... Perfect for our Daoiri Farrell covers. The electronics are nothing special but do include an on-board tuner and full EQ. I would not hesitate to order from McNeela again and cannot recommend Carvalho (APC Instruments) enough.
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Steve H
Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
Beautiful sounding bouzouki - very rich sound and lovely finish.
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3 years ago
Kenn J
Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
This bouzouki is in a word stunning. It sounds amazing, it plays really well, and it is absolutely gorgeous to look at. Obviously I highly recommend it :) I've added a few pictures of the pick-up system, in case you're curious about that. It's nothing incredibly fancy, but it gets the job done nicely and it sounds great.
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Dennis G
Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
love it, get very good compliments from sessions people. action great, intonation was very good.
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6 months ago
John W
Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
I’ve had this bouzouki for about a year and love it. Great tone and the pickup and built in tuner work really well. The customer service was really good and not pushy. I gig mine regularly and it never lets me down and when asked (frequently!), I always enjoy explaining what the instrument actually is! Finally, this bouzouki definitely gets my creativity going and inspires me to write original material. Absolutely love it!
2 people found this review helpful.
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Daniel D
Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
Ordered from the US and delivery only took 8 days. The instrument has completely exceeded my expectations in quality, playability and sound for the price. I switch between mandolin and baritone guitar in an Irish band and this will split the difference perfectly... Perfect for our Daoiri Farrell covers. The electronics are nothing special but do include an on-board tuner and full EQ. I would not hesitate to order from McNeela again and cannot recommend Carvalho (APC Instruments) enough.
1 person found this review helpful.
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2 years ago
Steve H
Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
Beautiful sounding bouzouki - very rich sound and lovely finish.
Was this review helpful?
3 years ago
Kenn J
Antonio Carvalho Electro Acoustic Bouzouki PTB308
This bouzouki is in a word stunning. It sounds amazing, it plays really well, and it is absolutely gorgeous to look at. Obviously I highly recommend it :) I've added a few pictures of the pick-up system, in case you're curious about that. It's nothing incredibly fancy, but it gets the job done nicely and it sounds great.
1 person found this review helpful.
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3 years ago
Product Delivery
Ireland
Average Shipping Time Once Dispatched
Est. 2-3 days delivery
United Kingdom
Average Shipping Time Once Dispatched
Est. 5-7 days delivery
Europe
Average Shipping Time Once Dispatched
Est. 7 days delivery
USA
Average Shipping Time Once Dispatched
Est. 7-10 days delivery
Rest of world
Average Shipping Time Once Dispatched
Est. 10-14 days delivery
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