I have a bouzouki that I bought here from an instrument shop in London. It’s labelled ‘Geor. Kalkepsos’ inside & also stamped into the wood. Could anyone tell me anything about this maker? The bouzouki sounds and feels good.
what exactly you want to know ?
i know kalksepsos is a good bouzouki maker.
i have heared a bouzouki of my friend made by kalkepsos and is very good.
i havent bouzouki from him but i think is a good maker.
are you greek ?
what is the price of your bouzouki ?
what else ?
dear aris k,
thanks for your comment. I’m interested to learn a little more about Kalkepsos - for instance if he is still alive, if his workshop is still open etc. I’m not trying to sell the instrument, just trying to learn something more about it!
thanks,
sincerely
benomano
ps - I’m english.
dear aris,
thanks for your note. I bought the instrument in London around 8 years ago for english pounds £275 (about US dollars 400). It was for sale in a small music shop - not a bouzouki specialist.
sincerely
benomano
concerning the last 2 messages sept 16 (re Kalkepsis??) - sorry, I can’t read these 2 - if relating to kalkepsis bouzouki, could someone please help me with the message contents in english version?
thank you,
benomano
Well… I’m a little late, but better late than never. I know that both Theodoros Kambouridis and the incomparable Yiannis Paleologou both play Kalkepsos instruments. From all accounts, they are very well made bouzoukia and if the bouzouki you have is in good condition and sounds good, you acquired it for a very reasonable price!
thanks indeed for your message. If I ever get to Athens I will be certain to go to Mr Kalkepsos’ workshop. My bouzouki does feel & sound very good. I’m honoured to be in such good company,