What is the ball at the end of a guitar string called?

What is the ball at the end of a guitar string called?

One of the most overlooked components, in terms of guitar, is the ball end of a string. The concept of a string�s ball-end is simple. Its purpose is to anchor the string to the body, bridge or neck of the instrument.

Are the strings of a bouzouki tuned in courses?

This type of bouzouki has 8 metal strings, which are arranged in 4 pairs, known as courses, typically tuned C3C4–F3F4–A3A3–D4D4 (i.e., one whole step below the four high strings of a guitar). In the two higher-pitched (treble) courses, the two strings of the pair are tuned to the same note.

What tuning is a bouzouki?

Tuning. By far the most common tuning for the Irish bouzouki is G2 D3 A3 D4. This was pioneered by Johnny Moynihan (apparently in an attempt to replicate the open, droning sound of Appalachian “clawhammer” banjo) first on the mandolin and then transferred to a Greek bouzouki.

How many strings are on a bouzouki?

The modern version has four to six main melodic strings, plus two to four others; some of the strings may be paired in double courses tuned in unison or at the octave.

What makes this 8 string Irish Bouzouki set unique?

This 8 string Irish Bouzouki set is designed to bring out the distinct characteristics found in the traditional Irish music repertoire. Each wound string starts with high-quality phosphor bronze precision-wound onto high carbon steel cores and paired with tin-coated plain steel strings for a warm and balanced sound.

What is the best bouzouki setup for me?

On the unison approach to the bouzouki setup, the string pairs are the same thickness. This leads to a powerful and big body sound, perfect for chords and rhythm. Normally, unison is the standard setup for Caroline Lacombe Bouzoukis.

What is the difference between long scale and short scale bouzouki?

If you compare the gauges, the long-scale bouzouki has thinner calibers. Here, instead of having the same thickness, the 3rd and 4th pairs are one octave apart from each other. Have you ever heard a 12 string acoustic guitar?

What strings for Caroline Lacombe bouzoukis?

Normally, unison is the standard setup for Caroline Lacombe Bouzoukis. We mount D’Addario strings by default but sometimes we use GHS and Elixir strings. 13-13-20-20-36-36-46-46. 11-11-16-16-28W-28W-40W-40W. If you compare the gauges, the long-scale bouzouki has thinner calibers.