silent / electric bouzoukia

xiloihos pro I bouzoukia

PRO I

PRO II

ten-string bouzouki

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The silent bouzouki Pro II has arrived in Tokyo about a week ago. It was carefully packed, and I was able to track where the package was at all times. The instrument is excellent! Even without the pickup, there is enough resonance if practicing alone. The pickup on the instrument is also great. Sounds very natural, and projects very, very well. Everything was beyond my expectation. Thank you!

Ryoji Yamaguchi

The Electric Silent Bouzouki is a fantastic Instrument! Will feature this on my new Single!!

Les Fradkin

I got a very good instrument that I fell in love with. Due to the missing Sound Body, I can practice at any time without disturbing my neighbours. I think it` s an Ideal solution. The Bouzouki also sounds great on an amplifier and is indistinguishable from a traditional one with a Sound Body. I would like to thank Aleksios and his Team for this great Bouzouki!

Chris Coolwater

I recently ordered a Silent bouzouki from this manufacturer via email. I was pleased with the final product. It was made to the exact specifications as per our discussions. I found Alexi and his team thorough professional and his level of craftsmanship astounding.

Chris Cliaras

Since 12/5/2005, our workshop holds the Patent for quite an innovative musical instrument: the so-called “silent” bouzouki. This patent (no. 1004879) refers to a musical instrument that was born out of the maker’s personal need to play the bouzouki at whatever time of the day, at a building apartment, without disturbing his neighbors.

It constitutes a one-of-a-kind innovation since it offers all the characteristics of the respective acoustic instrument as to the «feeling» a musician gets. It is played in exactly the same way, the only difference being that it doesn’t produce the same sound volume due to the lack of back, which has been replaced by a plastic bridge so as to maintain the feeling of weight, support and operability.

advantages over an acoustic instrument

  • One may study or play music for recreational purposes without disturbing those around him/her.
  • It offers the sense of electronic sound through the use of an original pickup and an electronic preamplifier system, requiring no additional equipment.
  • There are no distortions and buzzes at high volumes. It’s ideal for large professional halls and studio recordings.
  • It’s by nature more easy to play compared to an acoustic instrument.

categories

There are two 2 basic ‘silent’ categories, PRO I and PRO II.

PRO Ιare characteristically designed with holes in the back, while PRO II have a cover and look like acoustic instruments on the front. The have a slight sound difference especially when played without an amplifier.

PRO II have a slightly higher sound intensity due to the fact that the back is full, instead of having holes. Their electric parts are identical (pickup and preamplifier) and have no significant difference when used in amplifier-console.

electronic systems

PRO
It employs a unique technology with alternative flexibility for studio recordings and acoustic performances. Suitable with P..A consoles and acoustic amplifiers. Compatible with most wireless systems and effect pedals.

Pickup
Slim pickup gives excellent string balance by using a separate magnetic field on each string.

Active unit – ΑΗΧΟ
The “AHXO” unit includes smooth-action controls and connection jacks.
Selector switch  (Passive / Active)
Volume control – Knob
Gain controller – Pot
Equaliser (Low / High) – Knobs
1/4 output jack
Headphones Volume control – Knob
3.5mm headphones jack
9 Volt battery clip ( 6F22 )

STANDARD
Suitable with P.A. consoles and acoustic amplifiers. Compatible with most wireless systems and effect pedals.

Pickup
“STANDARD” pickup has a unify magnetic field.

Active Unit – ΑΗΧΟ
Η μονάδα STANDARD περιλαμβάνει:
The unit includes :
Volume control – knob
1/4 output jack
Headphones Volume control – knob
3.5mm headphones jack
9 Voltbatteryclip ( 6F22 )