Handmade Greek Baglamas FB2

€180.00

The construction of the FB2 model for the past 30 years and the consistent preference shown by our customers are proof of the unique value-for-money relationship these instruments offer.

When we talk about the FB series of baglamas handcrafted by the Samouelian workshop, we speak with pride. The construction of the FB2 model for the past 30 years and the consistent preference shown by our customers are proof of the unique value-for-money relationship these instruments offer.

Top: Solid spruce
Body: Basswood
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck: Kiln-dried beech

The Baglamas is part of the “Bouzouki family”. It is the smallest out of the three main sizes (the other two being Tzouras and the Bouzouki). The instrument became prominent in early 20th-century Greece, mainly due to the Greek immigrants who fled Minor Asia in the 1920s. It is especially used in rebetiko music — the “urban blues” of the working-class neighborhoods and prison communities, especially Piraeus and Thessaloniki.

During times of censorship (especially under the Metaxas regime in the 1930s), rebetiko music was sometimes banned, and the baglamas was small enough to hide easily, even inside a coat or under a table, which made it a symbol of resistance and underground culture.

The Baglamas is based on the original 3-string (or 6-string) Bouzouki and it is tuned D-A-D.

The Baglamas is part of the "Bouzouki family". It is the smallest out of the three main sizes (the other two being Tzouras and the Bouzouki). The instrument became prominent in early 20th-century Greece, mainly due to the Greek immigrants who fled Minor Asia in the 1920s. It is especially used in rebetiko music — the “urban blues” of the working-class neighborhoods and prison communities, especially Piraeus and Thessaloniki. During times of censorship (especially under the Metaxas regime in the 1930s), rebetiko music was sometimes banned, and the baglamas was small enough to hide easily, even inside a coat or under a table, which made it a symbol of resistance and underground culture. The Baglamas is based on the original 3-string (or 6-string) Bouzouki and it is tuned D-A-D.Samouelian Instruments are crafted with dedication, tradition, and attention to detail. Each instrument is carefully built by skilled artisans, combining traditional luthiery techniques with high-quality materials to ensure excellent sound, playability, and durability. With a legacy rooted in 1928, the Samouelian name represents passion for music and commitment to supporting musicians at every level. These handmade instruments are designed to deliver rich tonal character, reliable performance, and a unique feel that only true craftsmanship can offer.