Designed for a Greek composer of rock music, this instrument is crafted from a carefully chosen selection of maple, spruce and ebony. The oud has a more harsh and aggressive timbre than traditional ones.
Length 58.5 cm
Length 49 cm
Width 37 cm
Depth 19 cm
©Esperos Fronimopoulos
©Esperos Fronimopoulos
©Esperos Fronimopoulos
©Esperos Fronimopoulos
Nikos Fronimopoulos
- Luthier
- Legrena, Greece
- Master Artisan
©Esperos Fronimopoulos
The voice of Greek instrument making
- • Nikos is known for restoring instruments of historical value
- • He was the first to define the vibration patterns of traditional lute instruments
- • He is committed in the recognition of Greek violin making
It was his grandfather's violin that inspired Nikos Fronimopoulos to follow the path of music. The master luthier began by learning the instrument as well as the bouzouki and performed many years as a professional musician. His passion for the craft blossomed when he first built his own instruments in 1975. Self-taught, his first tools included a kitchen knife, string and his father's dentist's tools. Nikos has since expanded his knowledge, not only by working alongside masters, but by reading foreign books on violin making. Eager to reach ever higher levels of excellence, he has studied in depth and is still exploring the history of construction, techniques and materials of this craft. For some years he has been conducting research on the vibration modes of lute instruments.
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Photo: ©Esperos Fronimopoulos
White Oud
Photo: ©Alexandros Botonakis
Oud
This instrument was modelled after a Turkish oud designed by the famous Greek maker Emmanuel Venio. It is crafted from a carefully chosen selection of cherry wood, spruce and ebony, following traditional techniques.
Length 58.5 cm
Length 49 cm
Width 37 cm
Depth 19 cm
Photo: ©Esperos Fronimopoulos
Six-strings bouzouki
This six-strings bouzouki is crafted from a carefully chosen selection of rosewood, spruce and ebony. It is adorned in the 50’s style decoration with mother-of-pearl and wood inlays. The instrument has a loud and bright timbre.
Length 68 cm
Length 39 cm
Width 27 cm
Depth 18 cm
Photo: ©Esperos Fronimopoulos
Six-strings bouzouki
This six-string bouzouki inspired the early post-war era of Rembetika music is crafted from a carefully chosen selection of mulberry, spruce and ebony. It is adorned with mother-of-pearl and wood inlays depicting a Robin. The instrument has a loud and warm timbre.
Length 68 cm
Length 39 cm
Width 28 cm
Depth 18 cm
Photo: ©Esperos Fronimopoulos
Prewar bouzouki
This instrument was modelled after a pre-war bouzouki designed by the famous Greek maker Konstanti Geli. Respecting all the features found in pre-war instruments, it has a mandolin-shape, a slightly angled downward soundboard, a sound hole rosette and shorter string length. It is crafted from a carefully chosen selection of walnut, spruce and ebony, following traditional techniques.
Length 60.5 cm
Length 36 cm
Width 24 cm
Depth 16 cm
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