{"product_id":"ozark-flat-back-bouzouki-1","title":"Ozark flat back bouzouki","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ozark 2222 is an all‑solid flat‑back bouzouki constructed with a solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides, featuring a slotted headstock and four courses of double strings in a long scale format (≈660 mm). It’s designed primarily for Irish, Celtic, folk and acoustic jamming, and is especially accessible to guitarists and mandolin players thanks to its familiar tuning options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👍 Pros\u003cbr\u003e🎸 Rich, Clear Acoustic Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spruce top gives a bright, articulate sound with good note clarity and sustain, while the maple body adds warmth and balance — ideal for folk and trad styles. Many owners find it rings out beautifully in open‑back configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎼 Comfortable for Guitar \u0026amp; Mandolin Players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard tunings like E‑A‑D‑G or G‑D‑A‑D make it easier to pick up if you already play guitar or mandolin — you don’t have to learn completely new scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧰 All‑Solid Construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses solid tonewoods (spruce top, maple back\/sides) throughout, which generally gives richer resonance and better dynamic response than laminate alternatives in this price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪕 Good Size and Scale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ~660 mm scale and 23 frets provide ample range and string tension for traditional bouzouki playing without feeling cramped — great for melodic leads and rhythm parts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💼 Great Value for the Money\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering the solid woods, hardware quality and classic design, this model often scores positive user feedback about quality and tone at its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👎 Cons\u003cbr\u003e🔧 Setup May Vary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many mid‑range imported instruments, the action, intonation or nut height can vary between units — a light professional setup can greatly improve playability and tuning accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎶 Tone Isn’t Boutique‑Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile good for most folk contexts, the acoustic timbre doesn’t match high‑end handmade bouzoukis in richness, nuance and projection — especially noticeable in large ensemble or unamplified concert settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48497310761303,"sku":"2222","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/1982\/1655\/files\/42aad03b6006d4a5ec6ed82c60ac0284b88184d7.jpg?v=1771935952","url":"https:\/\/shop.reidys.com\/products\/ozark-flat-back-bouzouki-1","provider":"Reidys Home Of Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}